BKV details 2026 annual stockholder vote results
BKV Corporation reported results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BKV Corporation reported results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected four Class II directors—Akaraphong Dayananda, Thiti Mekavichai, Sunit S. Patel, and Carla Mashinski—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
Support levels ranged from 79,807,723 to 87,200,798 votes for the nominees, with broker non-votes of 1,887,264 on each director proposal. Stockholders also approved the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 93,842,120 votes for, 29,011 against, and 83,982 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 Dayananda: 79,863,319 votes
Votes for Mekavichai: 79,807,723 votes
Votes for Sunit S. Patel: 87,200,798 votes
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8 metrics
Votes for Dayananda
79,863,319 votes
Director election for Akaraphong Dayananda
Votes for Mekavichai
79,807,723 votes
Director election for Thiti Mekavichai
Votes for Sunit S. Patel
87,200,798 votes
Director election for Sunit S. Patel
Votes for Carla Mashinski
87,189,586 votes
Director election for Carla Mashinski
Auditor ratification for votes
93,842,120 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
29,011 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions
83,982 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Broker non-votes per director proposal
1,887,264 votes
Each Class II director election
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 11, 2026"
broker non-votes financial
"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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x x"
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.
Form 8-K regulatory
"FORM 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.
FAQ
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What did BKV (BKV) report in its June 2026 Annual Meeting results?
BKV reported that stockholders elected four Class II directors and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026. The meeting was held on June 11, 2026, and detailed vote counts were provided for each proposal and nominee in the disclosure.
Which directors were elected at BKV’s 2026 Annual Meeting and for how long?
Stockholders elected Akaraphong Dayananda, Thiti Mekavichai, Sunit S. Patel, and Carla Mashinski as Class II directors. They will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, according to the voting results disclosed in the June 11, 2026 Form 8-K filing.
How strong was support for BKV director nominee Sunit S. Patel in the vote?
Sunit S. Patel received 87,200,798 votes for and 4,867,051 votes withheld, plus 1,887,264 broker non-votes. This placed him among the highest-supported nominees by votes for, based on the director election results disclosed for the June 11, 2026 Annual Meeting.
Did BKV stockholders approve the company’s independent auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders approved ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as BKV’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 93,842,120 votes for, 29,011 votes against, and 83,982 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this auditor ratification item.
What were the vote results for BKV director nominee Akaraphong Dayananda?
Akaraphong Dayananda received 79,863,319 votes for election and 12,204,530 votes withheld, along with 1,887,264 broker non-votes. These results reflect the stockholder decision to elect him as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
How did BKV stockholders vote on director nominee Carla Mashinski?
Carla Mashinski received 87,189,586 votes for and 4,878,263 votes withheld, plus 1,887,264 broker non-votes. According to the reported results, this vote elected her as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of BKV stockholders.
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