Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) elects director Lydia Beebe and ratifies KPMG auditor

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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

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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 Lydia I. Beebe: 18,110,640 votes Votes withheld for director: 627,847 votes Broker non-votes for director: 19,501,347 votes +3 more

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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

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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"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/26/2026 - 05:01 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026

Aemetis, Inc.

Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter

Delaware	001-36475	26-1407544
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	Commission File Number	IRS Employer Identification Number

20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 700

Cupertino, CA 95014

(408) 213-0940

Registrant's address and telephone number of principal executive office

N/A

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Common Stock, par value $0.001	AMTX	NASDAQ Global Market
Title of class of registered securities	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter)

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Aemetis, Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026. The following proposals were voted on by the Company's stockholders, with the results set forth for each proposal:

Proposal 1: Election of Director

Nominee	For	Withhold	Broker Non-Votes
Lydia I. Beebe	18,110,640	627,847	19,501,347

The nominee has been elected to the Company's board of directors as a Class II director to hold office until the Company's 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualified.

Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditor

For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
37,777,860	85,378	376,596	0

The appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, has been ratified.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Aemetis, Inc.

May 26, 2026	/s/ Eric A. McAfee
	Eric A. McAfee
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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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