Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) investors back board, expand stock plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) held its annual meeting of stockholders on August 18, 2026. Stockholders elected four directors—Stephen Cotton, Vincent L. DiVito, Eric J. Gangloff, and Steven K. Henderson—with each receiving over 529,000 shares voted for and 1,046,551 broker non-votes recorded in the director elections.
Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved under the plan by 750,000 shares, and they ratified the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy Statement.
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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 Stephen Cotton: 577,985 shares
Votes for Vincent L. DiVito: 529,404 shares
Votes for Eric J. Gangloff: 564,237 shares
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Votes for Stephen Cotton
577,985 shares
Election to the board of directors at the August 18, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Vincent L. DiVito
529,404 shares
Election to the board of directors at the August 18, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Eric J. Gangloff
564,237 shares
Election to the board of directors at the August 18, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Steven K. Henderson
567,937 shares
Election to the board of directors at the August 18, 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes (director elections)
1,046,551 shares
Broker non-votes recorded in the election of directors
Increase in 2019 Stock Incentive Plan reserve
750,000 shares
Additional shares of common stock reserved under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
Votes for auditor ratification
1,618,508 shares
Votes for ratifying Forvis Mazars, LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes for executive compensation (advisory)
509,510 shares
Advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis
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broker non-votes financial
"There were 1,046,551 broker non-votes in the election of directors."
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.
2019 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"approved an amendment to our 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Forvis Mazars, 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.
advisory basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
FAQ
What did Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) stockholders approve at the August 18, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected four directors, approved a 750,000-share increase to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.
Which directors of Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) were elected at the 2026 annual meeting and how many votes did they receive?
Stockholders elected Stephen Cotton (577,985 for), Vincent L. DiVito (529,404 for), Eric J. Gangloff (564,237 for), and Steven K. Henderson (567,937 for). There were 1,046,551 broker non-votes in the director elections.
How did Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) stockholders vote on the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan amendment?
The amendment to increase shares reserved under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan by 750,000 shares received 345,976 votes for, 266,657 against, and 3,834 abstentions, with 1,046,551 broker non-votes.
Who is the independent registered public accounting firm for Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) for 2026 and how was the vote?
Stockholders ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,618,508 votes for, 29,482 against, and 15,028 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.
What was the outcome of the advisory vote on executive compensation for Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS)?
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 509,510 votes for, 96,548 against, 10,409 abstentions, and 1,046,551 broker non-votes.
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