Ambiq Micro holders back directors and KPMG
Ambiq Micro, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ambiq Micro, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class I directors, Timothy Chen and Ker Zhang, Ph.D., to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Chen received 9,247,824 votes for and 1,931,909 votes withheld, while Zhang received 9,291,198 votes for and 1,888,535 votes withheld. There were 2,701,784 broker non-votes for each director. Stockholders also ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 13,831,891 votes for, 11,022 against, and 38,604 abstentions.
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
Timothy Chen votes for: 9,247,824 votes
Timothy Chen votes withheld: 1,931,909 votes
Ker Zhang votes for: 9,291,198 votes
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8 metrics
Timothy Chen votes for
9,247,824 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Timothy Chen votes withheld
1,931,909 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Ker Zhang votes for
9,291,198 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Ker Zhang votes withheld
1,888,535 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes per director
2,701,784 votes
Director election broker non-votes at 2026 Annual Meeting
KPMG ratification votes for
13,831,891 votes
Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
KPMG ratification votes against
11,022 votes
Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
KPMG ratification abstentions
38,604 votes
Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Class I directors, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +2 more
6 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 8, 2026."
Class I directors financial
"elected the two Class I directors listed below, each to serve until the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting"
Class I directors are the subset of a company’s board whose terms expire at a specific annual meeting under a staggered election system that divides directors into multiple groups with different re-election years. For investors this matters because staggered classes slow how quickly shareholders can replace the board, affecting takeover risk, governance change and the pace of corporate decisions — like rotating only part of a team instead of swapping everyone at once.
broker non-votes financial
"The final voting results are as follows ... 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
"KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 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.
definitive proxy statement regulatory
"These proposals are described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
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Which directors were elected at Ambiq Micro’s 2026 Annual Meeting?
Shareholders elected Timothy Chen and Ker Zhang, Ph.D., as Class I directors to serve until Ambiq Micro’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. They will serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified or until earlier death, resignation, or removal, consistent with the company’s governance framework.
What were the vote totals for Ambiq Micro director Timothy Chen in 2026?
For Timothy Chen’s election as a Class I director, Ambiq Micro recorded 9,247,824 votes for and 1,931,909 votes withheld, along with 2,701,784 broker non-votes. These results confirm that a clear majority of votes cast supported his continued service on the board.
What were the vote totals for Ambiq Micro director Ker Zhang, Ph.D.?
For Ker Zhang, Ph.D., Ambiq Micro shareholders cast 9,291,198 votes for and 1,888,535 votes withheld, with 2,701,784 broker non-votes. The number of votes for exceeded votes withheld by a wide margin, resulting in his election as a Class I director through the 2029 meeting.
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