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BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) elects directors and ratifies Deloitte as 2026 auditor

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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.

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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.
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
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.
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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): June 11, 2026
______________________________
BETA Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4293283-1276474
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1150 Airport Drive
South Burlington, Vermont
05403
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (802) 281-3623
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
______________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
BETAThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 5.07 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 11, 2026, BETA Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The proposals considered at the Annual Meeting are described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026. The final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders are set forth below.

Proposal 1 - Election of Class I Directors

The stockholders elected the individuals listed below as Class I directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for a three-year term expiring in 2029. The voting results were as follows:
NomineeVotes FORVotes WITHHELDBroker Non-Votes
John Abele442,815,4648,546,3255,601,145
James McConville445,363,6855,998,1045,601,145
John Slattery445,059,7756,302,0145,601,145

Proposal 2 - Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026

The stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results were as follows:
Votes FORVotes AGAINSTVotes ABSTAINED
456,808,25685,28869,390


SIGNATURES
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.
BETA Technologies, Inc.
Date: June 15, 2026/s/ Herman Cueto
Herman Cueto
Chief Financial Officer

        

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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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