AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT) investors back directors, pay plan and Deloitte at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AvePoint, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where all three proposals described in its earlier proxy statement were approved. Stockholders re-elected three Class II directors — Brian Michael Brown, Jeff Epstein, and John Ho — to serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified.
Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, indicating support for current executive pay practices. In addition, they ratified the audit committee’s selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as AvePoint’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
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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
Brown director votes for: 127,717,498 shares
Epstein director votes for: 107,181,013 shares
Ho director votes for: 132,363,986 shares
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Brown director votes for
127,717,498 shares
Votes for Brian Michael Brown as director at 2026 annual meeting
Epstein director votes for
107,181,013 shares
Votes for Jeff Epstein as director at 2026 annual meeting
Ho director votes for
132,363,986 shares
Votes for John Ho as director at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
137,369,283 shares
Approval of executive compensation on non-binding advisory basis
Auditor ratification votes for
156,707,206 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Key Terms
non-binding advisory basis, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
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non-binding advisory basis financial
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers"
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.
broker non-votes financial
"DIRECTOR NAME | FOR | AGAINST | BROKER NON-VOTES BRIAN MICHAEL BROWN | 127,717,498 | 11,782,775 | 17,643,339"
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
"Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company On May 5, 2026, AvePoint, Inc., a Delaware corporation"
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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did AvePoint (AVPT) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
AvePoint stockholders approved all three proposals at the 2026 annual meeting. They re-elected three Class II directors, endorsed executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Which directors were re-elected to AvePoint (AVPT)’s board in 2026?
Stockholders re-elected Brian Michael Brown, Jeff Epstein, and John Ho as Class II directors. They will serve on AvePoint’s board until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified under the company’s governance framework.
How did AvePoint (AVPT) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
AvePoint stockholders approved the company’s named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. The vote totaled 137,369,283 shares for, 2,087,788 against, and 43,202 abstentions, with 17,643,339 broker non-votes recorded in the tally for this advisory proposal.
Who is AvePoint (AVPT)’s independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as AvePoint’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The ratification vote was 156,707,206 shares for, 245,897 against, and 190,509 abstaining, with broker non-votes listed as not applicable for this proposal.
What were the detailed voting results for AvePoint (AVPT)’s director elections?
For Brian Michael Brown, votes were 127,717,498 for and 11,782,775 against, with 17,643,339 broker non-votes. Jeff Epstein received 107,181,013 for and 32,319,260 against, while John Ho received 132,363,986 for and 7,136,287 against, each with 17,643,339 broker non-votes.
What does the non-binding advisory vote on AvePoint (AVPT) executive pay mean?
The non-binding advisory vote expresses stockholders’ opinion on executive compensation but does not directly change pay programs. AvePoint’s stockholders supported management’s approach, providing feedback the board can consider when evaluating future compensation decisions and aligning leadership incentives with shareholder interests.