Accelerant Holdings (NYSE: ARX) shareholders approve board slate and PwC as auditor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accelerant Holdings reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders. As of the March 13, 2026 record date, there were 222,160,004 common shares outstanding, split between 116,757,858 Class A shares with one vote each and 105,402,146 Class B shares with ten votes each, for 1,170,779,318 eligible votes.

Shareholders representing 1,116,514,489 votes, or 95.4% of the voting power, were present or represented by proxy. All three Class I director nominees—Karen Meriwether, Simon Wainwright, and David Talach—were elected, each receiving over 1,070,000,000 votes “for.”

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,116,134,858 votes “for,” 284,931 “against,” and 94,700 abstentions. No other matters were submitted for a vote.

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

Shares outstanding: 222,160,004 shares Class A shares: 116,757,858 shares Class B shares: 105,402,146 shares +5 more

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Shares outstanding 222,160,004 shares Common shares issued and outstanding as of March 13, 2026 record date

Class A shares 116,757,858 shares Class A common shares outstanding as of March 13, 2026

Class B shares 105,402,146 shares Class B common shares outstanding as of March 13, 2026

Eligible votes 1,170,779,318 votes Total voting power represented by Class A and Class B as of record date

Votes represented 1,116,514,489 votes Votes present or represented at the 2026 annual general meeting

Turnout voting power 95.4% Percentage of voting power entitled to vote that was represented at the meeting

Auditor ratification for 1,116,134,858 votes Votes cast in favor of ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026

Auditor ratification against 284,931 votes Votes cast against ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026

Key Terms

Annual General Meeting, record date, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +2 more

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Annual General Meeting financial

"held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Annual General Meeting”)"

record date financial

"As of March 13, 2026, the record date for the Annual General Meeting"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

broker non-votes financial

"Karen Meriwether | 1,070,028,740 | 12,480,413 | 48,560 | 33,956,776"

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

"ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers 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 A common shares financial

"composed of 116,757,858 Class A common shares, $0.0000011951862 par value per share"

A Class A common share is a specific type of ordinary company share that represents an ownership stake and usually carries particular voting rights or payout priorities compared with other share classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, how dividends or liquidation proceeds might be distributed, and how easily the shares trade — like choosing between car models where one has extra features (more control) and another focuses on price or availability (liquidity).

Class B common shares financial

"and 105,402,146 Class B common shares, $0.0000011951862 par value per share"

Class B common shares are one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary stock that usually differ from other classes in voting power, dividend priority, or transferability. For investors, the difference matters because owning Class B may mean less control over corporate decisions or different income potential compared with other share classes—like having a seat with fewer votes at a board meeting while still sharing in the company’s profits.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 12, 2026

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ACCELERANT HOLDINGS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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Cayman Islands (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)			001-42765 (Commission File Number)			98-1753044 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Accelerant Holdings c/o Accelerant Re (Cayman) Ltd. Unit 106, Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, West Bay Road, Grand Cayman, KY1-1108
1 (345) 743-4611
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
Not Applicable
(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:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Class A common shares, $0.0000011951862 par value per share

ARX

New York Stock Exchange

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.

Accelerant Holdings (the “Company”), held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Annual General Meeting”) on May 12, 2026. As of March 13, 2026, the record date for the Annual General Meeting (the "Record Date"), there were 222,160,004 of our common shares issued and outstanding, composed of 116,757,858 Class A common shares, $0.0000011951862 par value per share ("Class A Common Shares"), and 105,402,146 Class B common shares, $0.0000011951862 par value per share ("Class B Common Shares"). In total, the Class A Common Shares and Class B Common Shares represented 1,170,779,318 eligible votes as of the Record Date. Each holder of our Class A Common Shares is entitled to one vote per share and each holder of our Class B Common Shares is entitled to ten votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders.

The holders of 1,116,514,489 votes, or 95.4% of the voting power entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting, consisting of Class A Common Shares and Class B Common Shares, were present in person or were represented by valid proxies at the Annual General Meeting.

The Company’s shareholders voted on the following matters, which are described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement (the "Proxy Statement") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2026: (i) to consider and vote upon the election of the three Class I directors named in the Proxy Statement, each to hold office for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual general meeting of shareholders (“Proposal 1”); and (ii) to consider and vote upon the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (“Proposal 2”).

On Proposal 1, the election of Class I directors, based on the final Annual General Meeting voting results, the Company's shareholders cast their votes as follows:

Class I Director Nominee						For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
Karen Meriwether						1,070,028,740						12,480,413						48,560						33,956,776
Simon Wainwright						1,082,384,893						124,262						48,560						33,956,774
David Talach						1,082,383,726						124,427						49,562						33,956,774

On Proposal 2, the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, based on the final Annual General Meeting voting results, the Company's shareholders cast their votes as follows:

For						Against						Abstain
1,116,134,858						284,931						94,700

No other matters were submitted to or voted on by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 12, 2026

ACCELERANT HOLDINGS
By:			/s/ Clifford R. Jenks
			Clifford R. Jenks
			General Counsel

FAQ

What did Accelerant Holdings (ARX) shareholders vote on at the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing three Class I directors and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. No other matters were submitted or voted on at this meeting.

How many Accelerant Holdings (ARX) shares were eligible to vote at the 2026 meeting?

As of the March 13, 2026 record date, 222,160,004 common shares were outstanding, consisting of 116,757,858 Class A shares and 105,402,146 Class B shares. These together represented 1,170,779,318 eligible votes based on their respective voting rights.

What was shareholder turnout for Accelerant Holdings (ARX) 2026 annual meeting?

Holders of 1,116,514,489 votes, or 95.4% of the voting power entitled to vote, were present in person or represented by proxy. This high participation level indicates broad shareholder engagement in the company’s 2026 annual general meeting decisions.

Were Accelerant Holdings (ARX) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. Class I director nominees Karen Meriwether, Simon Wainwright, and David Talach were each elected. Each received over 1,070,000,000 votes cast “for,” with relatively small numbers of votes cast “against” or as abstentions, plus broker non-votes recorded.

Did Accelerant Holdings (ARX) shareholders approve the auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,116,134,858 votes “for,” 284,931 “against,” and 94,700 abstentions recorded in the final voting results.

How do voting rights differ between Class A and Class B shares of ARX?

Each Class A common share carries one vote, while each Class B common share carries ten votes on all matters submitted to shareholders. This means Class B shares represent substantially greater voting power relative to Class A shares for the same number of shares held.

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