Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) shareholders reelect seven directors at 2026 annual meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026. Shareholders voted on a single proposal—the election of seven directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
All seven director nominees, including Brinkley Dickerson, David G. Hanna, Denise M. Harrod, Jeffrey A. Howard, Dennis H. James, Jr., Joann G. Jones, and Blake Paulson, received between 7,826,920 and 7,877,356 votes "for," with very small "withheld" totals and no broker non-votes reported. As a result, each nominee was elected to a new term.
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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
Annual Meeting date: May 7, 2026
Directors elected: 7 directors
Votes for Brinkley Dickerson: 7,877,356 votes
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Annual Meeting date
May 7, 2026
Date of Atlanticus Holdings’ Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Directors elected
7 directors
Number of nominees elected for terms expiring at 2027 meeting
Votes for Brinkley Dickerson
7,877,356 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes withheld Brinkley Dickerson
30 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Denise M. Harrod
7,826,920 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes withheld Denise M. Harrod
50,466 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Broker Non-Votes, Proxy Statement, Emerging growth company
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"Nominee | For | Withheld | 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.
Proxy Statement financial
"The proposal is described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement."
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and there was no solicitation in opposition to the Board’s solicitation. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted upon one proposal. The proposal is described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement. A brief description and the final vote results for the proposal follow.
1. Election of seven directors for terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:
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For
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Broker Non-Votes
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Brinkley Dickerson
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7,877,356
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30
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David G. Hanna
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7,877,356
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30
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Denise M. Harrod
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7,826,920
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50,466
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Jeffrey A. Howard
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7,877,356
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30
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Dennis H. James, Jr.
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7,826,920
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50,466
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Joann G. Jones
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7,877,353
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33
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Blake Paulson
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7,877,356
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30
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As a result, each nominee was elected to serve as a director for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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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.
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ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
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Date: May 13, 2026
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/s/ William R. McCamey
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Name: William R. McCamey
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ
What did Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) report in this 8-K filing?
Atlanticus Holdings reported the voting results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026. Shareholders voted on one proposal, the election of seven directors, and all nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Which directors were elected at Atlanticus Holdings’ 2026 Annual Meeting?
Shareholders elected seven directors: Brinkley Dickerson, David G. Hanna, Denise M. Harrod, Jeffrey A. Howard, Dennis H. James, Jr., Joann G. Jones, and Blake Paulson. Each will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, continuing the existing board leadership structure described in the proxy materials.
What were the vote totals for Atlanticus Holdings director nominee Denise M. Harrod?
Denise M. Harrod received 7,826,920 votes "for" and 50,466 votes "withheld," with no broker non-votes. Although she had more withheld votes than some nominees, shareholders still gave her a clear majority to continue serving on the board until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
Were there any broker non-votes at the Atlanticus Holdings 2026 Annual Meeting?
The voting table for the director election shows no broker non-votes for any nominee. All reported shares were either voted "for" or "withheld" on the single proposal, indicating that participating brokers cast instructions or followed shareholder directions for the shares they held.
How many proposals were considered at Atlanticus Holdings’ 2026 Annual Meeting?
Shareholders voted on one proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting: the election of seven directors. The proposal was described in the company’s Proxy Statement, and the 8-K filing provides the final vote counts confirming each nominee’s election through the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.