Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) investors elect directors, approve Deloitte
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amprius Technologies, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected Kathleen Bayless and Thomas M. Stepien as directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Bayless received 50,367,535 votes for and 20,194,821 votes withheld, while Stepien received 53,880,993 votes for and 16,681,363 votes withheld, with 26,519,800 broker non-votes for each. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 96,014,911 votes for, 85,854 against and 981,391 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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 Kathleen Bayless: 50,367,535 votes
Votes for Thomas M. Stepien: 53,880,993 votes
Broker non-votes for director elections: 26,519,800 votes
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Votes for Kathleen Bayless
50,367,535 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Thomas M. Stepien
53,880,993 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes for director elections
26,519,800 votes
Each director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Deloitte & Touche LLP
96,014,911 votes
Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
85,854 votes
Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification
Abstentions on auditor ratification
981,391 votes
Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification
Key Terms
annual meeting of stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
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annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Withheld | 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
"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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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
What did Amprius Technologies (AMPX) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing two directors and ratifying the auditor. They chose Kathleen Bayless and Thomas M. Stepien as directors and approved Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Who was elected to the Amprius Technologies (AMPX) board at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Kathleen Bayless and Thomas M. Stepien as directors. Each will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified, according to the voting results disclosed by the company.
How did Amprius Technologies (AMPX) stockholders vote on the Deloitte & Touche LLP auditor ratification?
Stockholders strongly backed Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor. The ratification received 96,014,911 votes for, 85,854 votes against and 981,391 abstentions for the role of independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
What were the vote totals for Amprius Technologies (AMPX) director nominee Kathleen Bayless?
Kathleen Bayless received 50,367,535 votes for election and 20,194,821 votes withheld. There were also 26,519,800 broker non-votes recorded. These results were sufficient to elect her as a director until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
What were the vote totals for Amprius Technologies (AMPX) director nominee Thomas M. Stepien?
Thomas M. Stepien received 53,880,993 votes for and 16,681,363 votes withheld. The company also reported 26,519,800 broker non-votes. Based on these results, he was elected to serve as a director until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
When will the newly elected Amprius Technologies (AMPX) directors serve until?
Both elected directors, Kathleen Bayless and Thomas M. Stepien, will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. They will continue in office until that meeting or until a successor is duly elected and qualified, as stated in the meeting results.