Array Technologies (ARRY) investors back directors, auditor and Board declassification
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Array Technologies, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 19, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors—Brad Forth, Kevin Hostetler, and Gerrard Schmid—to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting.
Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. In addition, stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board and phase in annual director elections.
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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 Brad Forth: 73,039,551 shares
Votes for Kevin Hostetler: 118,855,894 shares
Votes for Gerrard Schmid: 116,558,837 shares
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Votes for Brad Forth
73,039,551 shares
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Kevin Hostetler
118,855,894 shares
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Gerrard Schmid
116,558,837 shares
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
129,535,975 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
99,437,704 shares
Non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Board declassification votes for
119,363,402 shares
Amendment to declassify Board and phase in annual elections
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation financial
"approved the amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Company’s Board"
A company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation is an updated version of its foundational legal charter that replaces the older document and folds in all changes into one clear copy; it spells out corporate structure, classes of stock, shareholder rights and key governance rules. Investors care because it can change who controls the company, how votes are counted, what claims shareholders have on assets or dividends, and can introduce or remove protections against takeovers—like updating a house title after a major renovation to show who owns what and under what rules.
declassify the Company’s Board financial
"to declassify the Company’s Board and phase-in annual director elections"
FAQ
What did Array Technologies (ARRY) announce from its 2026 annual meeting?
Array Technologies reported voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting. Stockholders elected three directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and supported declassifying the Board to move toward annual director elections.
Which directors were elected at Array Technologies’ 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected Brad Forth, Kevin Hostetler, and Gerrard Schmid to the Board. Each will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting, continuing until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier resignation or removal occurs.
Did Array Technologies (ARRY) stockholders approve executive compensation?
Yes. Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Array Technologies’ named executive officers. The say-on-pay vote reflects stockholder views on pay practices but does not directly change compensation plans without further Board action.
Who is Array Technologies’ independent auditor for fiscal year 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Array Technologies’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Auditor ratification is a standard annual item confirming stockholder support for the chosen audit firm.
What governance change did Array Technologies’ stockholders approve regarding the Board?
Stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board. This change will phase in annual elections for directors instead of staggered multi-year terms, altering the company’s Board election structure over time.
How did Array Technologies (ARRY) change its director election structure?
Array Technologies’ stockholders approved declassifying the Board and phasing in annual director elections. Over time, this shifts from staggered three-year terms to all directors standing for election each year, increasing the frequency of stockholder voting on board membership.