Aemetis shareholders approve director and auditor
Aemetis, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aemetis, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026. Stockholders voted on the election of one director and the ratification of the company’s independent auditor.
For the board election, Lydia I. Beebe received 18,110,640 votes for, 627,847 withheld, and 19,501,347 broker non-votes. She was elected as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Stockholders also voted on the ratification of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. KPMG LLP received 37,777,860 votes for, 85,378 against, and 376,596 abstentions, with no broker non-votes, and was ratified as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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 Lydia I. Beebe: 18,110,640 votes
Votes withheld for director: 627,847 votes
Broker non-votes for director: 19,501,347 votes
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6 metrics
Votes for Lydia I. Beebe
18,110,640 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld for director
627,847 votes
Withheld in election of Lydia I. Beebe
Broker non-votes for director
19,501,347 votes
Broker non-votes on director election proposal
Votes for KPMG ratification
37,777,860 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026
Votes against KPMG ratification
85,378 votes
Opposed ratification of KPMG LLP
Abstentions on KPMG ratification
376,596 votes
Abstained on auditor ratification proposal
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Class II director, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"Aemetis, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026."
broker non-votes financial
"Lydia I. Beebe | 18,110,640 | 627,847 | 19,501,347"
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 KPMG 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.
Class II director financial
"elected to the Company's board of directors as a Class II director"
A class II director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several staggered groups of directors, each group standing for election in different years. For investors, this matters because staggered terms slow wholesale board turnover—like rotating members of a neighborhood committee—making sudden changes in control or strategy harder and affecting how quickly shareholders can influence corporate direction.
broker non-votes financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 37,777,860 | 85,378 | 376,596 | 0"
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.
FAQ
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What did Aemetis (AMTX) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing Lydia I. Beebe as a Class II director and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received sufficient support and were approved at the May 20, 2026 meeting.
Was Lydia I. Beebe elected to the Aemetis (AMTX) board in 2026?
Yes. Lydia I. Beebe was elected as a Class II director with 18,110,640 votes for and 627,847 withheld, plus 19,501,347 broker non-votes. She will serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until her successor is duly elected and qualified.
How did Aemetis (AMTX) stockholders vote on ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor?
Stockholders strongly supported ratifying KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, with 37,777,860 votes for, 85,378 against, and 376,596 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes, and KPMG LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
What is the term of the newly elected Aemetis (AMTX) Class II director?
The newly elected Class II director, Lydia I. Beebe, will serve until Aemetis’ 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. She will continue in that role until her successor is duly elected and qualified, providing continuity on the company’s board of directors.
When and where was the Aemetis (AMTX) 2026 annual stockholder meeting held?
The Aemetis 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 20, 2026. The filing lists Aemetis’ principal executive offices at 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 700, Cupertino, California 95014, with a telephone number of (408) 213-0940 for corporate contact.
What exchange is Aemetis (AMTX) common stock listed on according to this filing?
According to the filing, Aemetis’ common stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share, trades under the symbol AMTX on the NASDAQ Global Market. This confirms the company’s listing venue and trading symbol for investors following the stock.
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