Strive, Inc. (ASST) investors back KPMG as 2026 independent auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Strive, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 27, 2026. Stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The ratification proposal received 107,077,367 votes for, 714,698 votes against, and 224,290 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported. This confirms shareholder support for continuing KPMG LLP as Strive’s external auditor.
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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 auditor ratification: 107,077,367 votes
Votes against auditor ratification: 714,698 votes
Abstentions on auditor ratification: 224,290 votes
3 metrics
Votes for auditor ratification
107,077,367 votes
For KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
714,698 votes
Against KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Abstentions on auditor ratification
224,290 votes
Abstained on KPMG LLP ratification proposal
Key Terms
independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes
3 terms
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the appointment of KPMG 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The following proposal was adopted"
broker non-votes financial
"For 107,077,367 | Against 714,698 | Abstain 224,290 | Broker Non-Votes —"
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.
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): April 27, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On April 27, 2026, Strive, Inc. (“Strive” or the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The following proposal was adopted by the votes specified below.
1. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 107,077,367 | 714,698 | 224,290 | — | |||||||||||||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Strive, Inc. | |||||||||||
| Date: | May 1, 2026 | By: | /s/ Matthew Cole | ||||||||
| Matthew Cole | |||||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
FAQ
How many votes supported KPMG LLP as auditor for Strive, Inc. (ASST)?
Strive, Inc. received 107,077,367 votes in favor of ratifying KPMG LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm. There were 714,698 votes against and 224,290 abstentions, indicating broad shareholder backing for continuing with KPMG LLP.
For which fiscal year was KPMG LLP ratified as Strive, Inc. (ASST)’s auditor?
KPMG LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This means KPMG LLP is approved by shareholders to serve as Strive, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for that full fiscal year’s financial reporting.
Were there any broker non-votes on Strive, Inc. (ASST)’s auditor ratification?
No broker non-votes were reported for the proposal to ratify KPMG LLP as Strive, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm. The vote tally lists broker non-votes as “—”, indicating none were counted for this agenda item.