Alta Equipment (NYSE: ALTG) investors back director slate, auditor and pay
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alta Equipment Group Inc. held its annual stockholder meeting, where investors voted on directors, auditor ratification, executive pay and an incentive plan amendment. Three Class II directors were elected for two-year terms. Ryan Greenawalt received 22,751,721 votes for, with 629,343 abstentions and 4,614,578 broker non-votes.
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026 with 27,615,942 votes for and 378,905 against. In a non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation was approved with 22,808,254 votes for and 569,464 against. The first amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was also approved, with 14,055,464 votes for and 8,761,489 against.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Votes for Ryan Greenawalt: 22,751,721 shares
Votes for Andrew Studdert: 16,584,133 shares
Votes for Colin Wilson: 18,515,608 shares
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Votes for Ryan Greenawalt
22,751,721 shares
Director election, with 629,343 abstentions and 4,614,578 broker non-votes
Votes for Andrew Studdert
16,584,133 shares
Director election, with 6,796,931 abstentions and 4,614,578 broker non-votes
Votes for Colin Wilson
18,515,608 shares
Director election, with 4,865,456 abstentions and 4,614,578 broker non-votes
Auditor ratification for votes
27,615,942 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor; 378,905 against, 795 abstain
Say-on-pay for votes
22,808,254 shares
Non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation; 569,464 against
Omnibus Plan amendment for votes
14,055,464 shares
Approval of first amendment to 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan; 8,761,489 against
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory vote, 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The following table sets forth the vote ... including broker non-votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"stockholders approved in a non-binding advisory vote the compensation paid to our named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"approved the first amendment to the Company's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan based upon the following votes"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did ALTG stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
ALTG stockholders elected three Class II directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, and passed the first amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, based on detailed share vote counts for each proposal.
Were Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) directors re-elected at the meeting?
Yes. Three Class II director nominees were elected to two-year terms. Ryan Greenawalt received 22,751,721 votes for, Andrew Studdert 16,584,133, and Colin Wilson 18,515,608, with additional abstentions and 4,614,578 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Did ALTG stockholders approve Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Alta Equipment Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 27,615,942 votes for, 378,905 votes against and 795 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported for this ratification proposal.
Was the amendment to ALTG’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved?
Yes. Stockholders approved the first amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan with 14,055,464 votes for, 8,761,489 against and 564,111 abstentions, plus 4,614,578 broker non-votes, showing sufficient support to adopt the revised equity incentive plan terms.
What are broker non-votes in the ALTG annual meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not receive specific voting instructions on non-routine proposals. For director elections and compensation items, Alta Equipment Group reported 4,614,578 broker non-votes, which counted toward quorum but not as votes for or against.