Amkor (NASDAQ: AMKR) holders back board, executive pay and auditors
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amkor Technology, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 13, 2026. Stockholders elected 11 directors to one-year terms, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
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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
Number of directors elected: 11 directors
Say-on-pay votes for: 212,545,742 shares
Say-on-pay votes against: 4,838,618 shares
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Number of directors elected
11 directors
Elected to one-year terms at May 13, 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
212,545,742 shares
Advisory approval of compensation of named executive officers
Say-on-pay votes against
4,838,618 shares
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
227,566,541 shares
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
2,589,888 shares
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm
Non-votes on director elections
12,733,658 shares
Non-votes reported for each director nominee
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Advisory vote, Independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company o Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote"
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.
Advisory vote financial
"Approval, on an Advisory Basis, Compensation of Named Executive Officers"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
Independent registered public accounting firm financial
"appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Amkor Technology, Inc."
FAQ
What did Amkor (AMKR) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Amkor stockholders elected 11 directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, based on the voting results disclosed.
Were all Amkor (AMKR) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all 11 Amkor director nominees were elected, each receiving more votes “For” than “Withheld.” Individual support levels varied by nominee, but every candidate secured sufficient affirmative votes to continue serving until the next annual meeting or earlier resignation or removal.
How did Amkor (AMKR) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Amkor stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The vote totaled 212,545,742 shares for, 4,838,618 against, 107,629 abstentions, and 12,733,658 non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s executive pay program.
Which audit firm did Amkor (AMKR) stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Amkor’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote was 227,566,541 shares for, 2,589,888 against, and 69,218 abstentions, with no non-votes reported on this proposal.
When was Amkor’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held?
Amkor’s annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 13, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on the election of 11 directors, an advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation, and the ratification of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.