Arhaus (NASDAQ: ARHS) investors back board, pay and auditor
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arhaus, Inc. reported results from its annual stockholder meeting held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected directors Alexis DePree, Rick Doody and Andrea Hyde, each receiving over 883 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 7,793,874 on each election.
Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the company’s named executive officer compensation, with 908,343,411 votes for and 1,510,317 against. In addition, stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 917,506,867 votes for and minimal opposition.
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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
Votes for Alexis DePree: 903,592,731 votes
Votes for Rick Doody: 892,393,846 votes
Votes for Andrea Hyde: 883,828,389 votes
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Votes for Alexis DePree
903,592,731 votes
Director election at May 14, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Rick Doody
892,393,846 votes
Director election at May 14, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Andrea Hyde
883,828,389 votes
Director election at May 14, 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay support
908,343,411 votes for
Advisory executive compensation vote, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for PwC
917,506,867 votes for
Ratification of independent accountants for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, named executive officer compensation, independent accountants, advisory basis, +1 more
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes | 7,793,874 |"
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.
named executive officer compensation financial
"The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation"
Pay and benefits disclosed for a company’s top executives identified in regulatory filings, including salary, bonuses, stock awards, option grants, pension contributions and other perks. Think of it as a public paycheck summary for senior managers that shows how they are rewarded and motivated. Investors use it to judge whether executive incentives align with shareholder interests, to assess potential costs and risks, and to evaluate corporate governance.
independent accountants financial
"the Company’s independent accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
advisory basis financial
"The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation"
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders financial
"The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on May 14, 2026."
FAQ
What did Arhaus (ARHS) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Arhaus stockholders elected three directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants for 2026, confirming support for the board’s nominees and the company’s pay practices and audit firm.
Which directors were elected at Arhaus (ARHS) 2026 annual meeting and how many votes did they receive?
Stockholders elected Alexis DePree, Rick Doody and Andrea Hyde as directors. Each nominee received more than 883 million votes for, with smaller withheld votes and 7,793,874 broker non-votes reported on each election item.
How did Arhaus (ARHS) investors vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Investors approved Arhaus’ named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, with 908,343,411 votes for, 1,510,317 against and 13,030 abstentions, plus 7,793,874 broker non-votes, indicating broad but non-binding support for current pay practices.
Which audit firm did Arhaus (ARHS) stockholders ratify for fiscal year 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Arhaus’ independent accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 917,506,867 votes for, 140,435 against and 13,330 abstentions, showing strong endorsement of the existing audit relationship.
Did any Arhaus (ARHS) directors continue in office without standing for election in 2026?
Yes. The terms of directors Albert Adams, Bill Beargie, Stuart Burgdoerfer, Samir Desai, John Kyees, Gary Lewis and John Reed continued after the annual meeting, so they were not up for election at the 2026 stockholder meeting.
Was the Arhaus (ARHS) executive pay vote binding on the company?
The executive compensation vote was advisory only, meaning it expressed stockholder views but did not legally require changes. However, strong approval typically signals support for the company’s current compensation approach and can influence future board decisions.