Aurinia holders back board, auditor and pay plan
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting, held virtually.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting, held virtually. Shareholders elected Kevin Tang, Jeffrey Bailey, Kathy Goetz, Craig Johnson and Tina S. Nova to the board of directors, with support for each nominee ranging from 86.50% to 96.59% of votes cast.
Shareholders also approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, with 89.14% of votes cast in favor. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation in a “say on pay” vote, with 93.10% of votes cast supporting the resolution.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Kevin Tang support: 96.59% of votes cast
Craig Johnson support: 86.50% of votes cast
Auditor approval votes for: 77,785,132 shares
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6 metrics
Kevin Tang support
96.59% of votes cast
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Craig Johnson support
86.50% of votes cast
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor approval votes for
77,785,132 shares
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor approval support
89.14% of votes cast
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Say-on-pay votes for
66,398,971 shares
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay support
93.10% of votes cast
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, say on pay, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Number of Shares | Percentage of Votes Cast For | Against | Abstain | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Corporation'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
"shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, a “say on pay” resolution"
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.
say on pay financial
"a “say on pay” resolution regarding the Corporation's executive compensation"
Say on pay is a shareholder vote—typically nonbinding—on a company’s executive compensation package, allowing investors to approve or reject how top managers are paid. Think of it as a public performance review: widespread disapproval can signal poor governance, prompt changes to pay practices, attract activist investors, and influence investor confidence and share value. It matters because it gives owners a direct way to influence compensation that affects company incentives and long-term performance.
broker Non-Votes financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | For | Against | Withheld/Abstain"
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.
FAQ
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Which directors were elected to Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ (AUPH) board in 2026 and with what support?
Kevin Tang, Jeffrey Bailey, Kathy Goetz, Craig Johnson and Tina S. Nova were elected. Support ranged from 86.50% of votes cast for Craig Johnson to 96.59% for Kevin Tang, showing broad approval for all nominees.
What was the outcome of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ (AUPH) 2026 say-on-pay vote?
Shareholders approved the non-binding advisory say-on-pay resolution on executive compensation. The vote totaled 66,398,971 for, 4,315,143 against, and 609,384 abstain, meaning 93.10% of votes cast supported the company’s executive pay program.
Were there broker non-votes at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ (AUPH) 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Each proposal’s tabulation shows broker non-votes. For example, the say-on-pay resolution recorded 16,049,987 broker non-votes, reflecting shares present but not voting on that particular compensation matter.
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