[8-K] Axos Financial, Inc. Reports Material Event
Axos Financial, Inc. (AX) reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on November 13, 2025.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Axos Financial, Inc. (AX) reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on November 13, 2025. A quorum was present with 49,480,296 shares represented, or 87.42% of the 56,595,223 shares eligible to vote as of September 16, 2025.
Stockholders voted on four proposals. For the Class III director elections, votes cast were: James S. Argalas (For 42,034,547; Withheld 1,900,294), James J. Court (For 27,435,298; Withheld 16,499,543), Stefani D. Carter (For 27,584,082; Withheld 16,350,759), and Roque A. Santi (For 42,645,512; Withheld 1,289,329), with 5,545,455 broker non-votes for each.
On the advisory vote on executive compensation, votes were For 25,671,253, Against 18,081,439, Abstain 182,149, plus 5,545,455 broker non-votes. For the amendment to the Amended and Restated 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, votes were For 27,625,699, Against 16,153,783, Abstain 155,359, with 5,545,455 broker non-votes. Auditor ratification (BDO USA, P.C.) received For 49,168,916, Against 252,989, Abstain 58,391.
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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.
FAQ
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Which directors were up for election at Axos Financial’s 2025 meeting?
Class III nominees: James S. Argalas, James J. Court, Stefani D. Carter, and Roque A. Santi.
How did Axos Financial stockholders vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay)?
Votes: For 25,671,253; Against 18,081,439; Abstain 182,149; plus 5,545,455 broker non-votes.
What were the vote totals on the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan amendment for AX?
Votes: For 27,625,699; Against 16,153,783; Abstain 155,359; with 5,545,455 broker non-votes.
Who is Axos Financial’s auditor and how did ratification fare?
Auditor: BDO USA, P.C. Ratification votes: For 49,168,916; Against 252,989; Abstain 58,391.
What were the director vote counts for AX’s 2025 meeting?
Argalas: For 42,034,547, Withheld 1,900,294. Court: For 27,435,298, Withheld 16,499,543. Carter: For 27,584,082, Withheld 16,350,759. Santi: For 42,645,512, Withheld 1,289,329.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2025
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Axos Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders on November 13, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”). As of September 16, 2025, the record date for the Annual Meeting, 56,595,223 shares of the Company’s common stock were eligible to vote. There were a total of 49,480,296 shares present at the Annual Meeting (87.42% of the eligible shares to vote), constituting a quorum.
Set forth below are the final vote tabulations for each of the matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the votes for and against, and any abstentions or broker non-votes.
The first proposal was the election of the following Class III directors with terms expiring in 2028: James S. Argalas, James J. Court, Stefani D. Carter and Roque A. Santi.
| For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
| James S. Argalas | 42,034,547 | 1,900,294 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
| James J. Court | 27,435,298 | 16,499,543 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
| Stefani D. Carter | 27,584,082 | 16,350,759 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
| Roque A. Santi | 42,645,512 | 1,289,329 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
The second proposal was to approve in a non-binding and advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 25,671,253 | 18,081,439 | 182,149 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
The third proposal was to approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2014 Stock Incentive Plan.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 27,625,699 | 16,153,783 | 155,359 | 5,545,455 | ||||||||
The fourth proposal was the ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
| For | Against | Abstain | ||||||
| 49,168,916 | 252,989 | 58,391 | ||||||
SIGNATURE
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.
| Axos Financial, Inc. | ||||||||||||||
| Date: | November 14, 2025 | By: | /s/ Derrick K. Walsh | |||||||||||
| Derrick K. Walsh | ||||||||||||||
| EVP and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||