BETA Technologies stockholders approve directors, auditor
BETA Technologies, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BETA Technologies, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class I directors — John Abele, James McConville, and John Slattery — each to serve a three-year term ending in 2029.
Voting support was strong for all three nominees, with votes for ranging from 442,815,464 to 445,363,685, and broker non-votes of 5,601,145 for each. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 456,808,256 votes for, 85,288 against, and 69,390 abstentions.
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 John Abele: 442,815,464 votes
Votes for James McConville: 445,363,685 votes
Votes for John Slattery: 445,059,775 votes
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Votes for John Abele
442,815,464 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for James McConville
445,363,685 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for John Slattery
445,059,775 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes per nominee
5,601,145 votes
Each Class I director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification for votes
456,808,256 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
85,288 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions
69,390 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Class I directors, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"On June 11, 2026, BETA Technologies, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
Class I directors regulatory
"The stockholders elected the individuals listed below as Class I directors to serve"
Class I directors are the subset of a company’s board whose terms expire at a specific annual meeting under a staggered election system that divides directors into multiple groups with different re-election years. For investors this matters because staggered classes slow how quickly shareholders can replace the board, affecting takeover risk, governance change and the pace of corporate decisions — like rotating only part of a team instead of swapping everyone at once.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
broker non-votes financial
"The voting results were as follows Nominee | Votes FOR | Votes 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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.
FAQ
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What did BETA (BETA) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing three Class I directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026. All three director nominees were elected and the auditor ratification proposal received strong support based on the reported vote totals.
Who was elected to BETA (BETA)'s board of directors in 2026?
John Abele, James McConville, and John Slattery were elected as Class I directors to BETA’s board. They will each serve three-year terms expiring in 2029, following strong stockholder support recorded at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026.
How did BETA (BETA) stockholders vote on the Deloitte & Touche LLP auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as BETA’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 456,808,256 votes for, 85,288 against, and 69,390 abstentions. This outcome confirms Deloitte & Touche LLP will audit BETA’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026.
What were the vote totals for BETA (BETA) director nominee John Abele?
John Abele received 442,815,464 votes for, 8,546,325 votes withheld, and 5,601,145 broker non-votes. These results indicate stockholders provided a substantial majority of votes in favor of his election as a Class I director with a term expiring in 2029.
What were the vote totals for BETA (BETA) director nominee James McConville?
James McConville received 445,363,685 votes for, 5,998,104 votes withheld, and 5,601,145 broker non-votes. This reflects strong stockholder support for his election as a Class I director to serve on BETA’s board until his term expires in 2029.
What were the vote totals for BETA (BETA) director nominee John Slattery?
John Slattery received 445,059,775 votes for, 6,302,014 votes withheld, and 5,601,145 broker non-votes. These voting results show that a large majority of votes cast favored his election as a Class I director with a three-year term ending in 2029.
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