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Artesian Resources (NASDAQ: ARTNA) shareholders re-elect two directors at 2026 annual meeting

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Artesian Resources Corporation reported the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 6, 2026. Holders of Class B Common Stock elected John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. and Dian C. Taylor to the Board of Directors for three-year terms.

Eisenbrey received 700,415 votes for and 2,310 against, while Taylor received 696,665 votes for and 6,060 against, with no withheld or broker non-votes. Directors Salvatore J. Rossi, Jr., Michael Houghton and Nicholle R. Taylor continued in office following the meeting.

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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.
Votes for John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. 700,415 votes Election to Board at May 6, 2026 annual meeting
Votes against John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. 2,310 votes Election to Board at May 6, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Dian C. Taylor 696,665 votes Election to Board at May 6, 2026 annual meeting
Votes against Dian C. Taylor 6,060 votes Election to Board at May 6, 2026 annual meeting
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"On May 6, 2026, Artesian Resources Corporation held its annual meeting of shareholders."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Class B Common Stock financial
"Only holders of record of the Company’s Class B Common Stock were entitled to vote on the election"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Withheld | Broker Non-Votes John R. Eisenbrey Dian C. Taylor | | 700,415 696,665"
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.
divided into three classes financial
"Because the Board is divided into three classes with one class elected each year"
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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 6, 2026
 
ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
000-18516
 
51-0002090
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
664 Churchmans Road, Newark, Delaware
 
19702
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
 
302-453-6900
 
 
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
 
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
 
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
 
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
 
     
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbols (s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
ARTNA
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
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).
 
Emerging growth company   ☐
 
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.
 
On May 6, 2026, Artesian Resources Corporation (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders.  At the annual meeting, Mr. John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. and Ms. Dian C. Taylor were elected to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), each for a three-year term and until his or her respective successor shall be elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal.  Only holders of record of the Company’s Class B Common Stock were entitled to vote on the election of Mr. Eisenbrey and Ms. Taylor.  
 
Votes were cast as follows with respect to Mr. Eisenbrey and Ms. Taylor’s election:  
 
Name of Nominee
 
For
 
Against
 
Withheld
 
Broker Non-Votes
John R. Eisenbrey
 
Dian C. Taylor
 
700,415
 
      696,665
 
2,310
 
6,060
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Because the Board is divided into three classes with one class elected each year to hold office for a three-year term, the following directors continued to serve as directors of the Company immediately after the annual meeting: Mr. Salvatore J. Rossi, Jr., Mr. Michael Houghton and Ms. Nicholle R. Taylor.  
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 7, 2026
 
By:    /s/ David B. Spacht
 
 
 
David B. Spacht
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
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FAQ

What did Artesian Resources (ARTNA) shareholders vote on at the May 6, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing two directors to the Board. Holders of Class B Common Stock chose John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. and Dian C. Taylor to serve new three-year terms, continuing the company’s classified board structure with staggered director elections.

How many votes did Artesian Resources (ARTNA) director John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. receive?

John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. received 700,415 votes for and 2,310 votes against. There were no withheld votes and no broker non-votes recorded for his election, indicating strong support among voting Class B Common Stock holders at the annual meeting.

What were the vote results for Artesian Resources (ARTNA) director Dian C. Taylor?

Dian C. Taylor received 696,665 votes for and 6,060 votes against. As with the other nominee, there were no withheld votes and no broker non-votes, reflecting clear approval from the Class B Common Stock shareholders eligible to vote on her election.

Which Artesian Resources (ARTNA) directors continue to serve after the 2026 annual meeting?

Following the 2026 annual meeting, directors Salvatore J. Rossi, Jr., Michael Houghton and Nicholle R. Taylor continued to serve. The Board is divided into three classes, so only one class of directors is elected each year for a three-year term.

Who was entitled to vote on director elections at the 2026 Artesian Resources (ARTNA) meeting?

Only holders of record of Artesian Resources’ Class B Common Stock were entitled to vote on the election of John R. Eisenbrey, Jr. and Dian C. Taylor. Other share classes were not mentioned as having voting rights on these specific director elections.

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