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BIO-key holders approve up to 1.24M warrant shares

The proposal received 129,795 votes for and 89,849 against, with 648 abstentions and 0 broker non-votes.

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On October 30, 2026, BIO-key International, Inc. (BKYI) stockholders approved Proposal 4, which sought approval for the issuance of up to 1,236,668 shares of common stock upon exercise of warrants issued in the company’s August 10, 2026 warrant inducement transaction, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d).

The vote was 129,795 for, 89,849 against, and 648 abstentions, with 0 broker non-votes. The annual meeting concluded after the proposal was approved.

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.
Shares submitted for approval Up to 1,236,668 shares Common stock issuable upon warrant exercise under Proposal 4
Votes for 129,795 votes Proposal 4
Votes against 89,849 votes Proposal 4
Abstentions 648 votes Proposal 4
Broker non-votes 0 votes Proposal 4
warrant inducement transaction financial
"August 10, 2026 warrant inducement transaction"
A warrant inducement transaction is when a company issues warrants—options to buy shares at a set price—as a sweetener to persuade investors or creditors to approve a deal, restructuring, or other corporate action. Think of it like giving coupons to convince people to agree to a plan; it can speed approvals but may dilute existing shareholders and change potential future share value, so investors watch these carefully.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) regulatory
"for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) is a stock-exchange rule that determines when a company must get shareholder approval before issuing new shares tied to conversions or exercises of existing convertible securities, options or warrants. It matters to investors because it controls potential dilution of their holdings and changes in voting power—think of it like a rule that decides whether a previously agreed‑upon coupon can be redeemed without asking the group again.
broker non-votes technical
"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.
holders of record technical
"All holders of record of the Company’s common stock"
Names listed on a company’s official register at a specific cut-off date who are legally entitled to receive dividends, vote on corporate matters, or participate in other shareholder actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: only those on the list at the snapshot time get the invitation or benefits, so investors watch the record date to know whether they will receive payouts or voting rights for a given corporate action.

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What did BKYI stockholders approve on October 30, 2026?

Stockholders approved Proposal 4, which sought approval for the issuance of up to 1,236,668 shares of common stock upon exercise of warrants issued in the August 10, 2026 warrant inducement transaction. The proposal was for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d).

What was the vote on BKYI Proposal 4?

Proposal 4 received 129,795 votes for and 89,849 against, with 648 abstentions and 0 broker non-votes.

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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): October 30, 2026
 
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
1-13463
41-1741861
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 4116
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 359-1100
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
☐ 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
Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock
BKYI
Nasdaq Capital Market
 
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 September 3, 2026, BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company”) convened its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), which was adjourned and reconvened on Friday, October 2, 2026 and was adjourned and reconvened again on Friday, October 30, 2026, in each case at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the Company’s offices at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 4116, Holmdel, NJ 07733. All holders of record of the Company’s common stock outstanding as of the close of business on July 15, 2026 were entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
 
As previously reported in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 6, 2026, at the reconvened Annual Meeting held on October 2, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved Proposals 1, 2 and 3. At the reconvened Annual Meeting held on October 30, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved Proposal 4 as set forth below. Proposal 4 is more fully described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on July 24, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), and the supplement to the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on August 24, 2026 (the “Supplement”).
 
Proposal 4, which sought stockholder approval, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), of the issuance of up to 1,236,668 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the exercise of warrants issued in the Company’s August 10, 2026 warrant inducement transaction, was approved, and the final voting results were as follows: 
 
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
129,795
89,849
648
0
 
No other matters were submitted to a vote at the reconvened Annual Meeting, and the Annual Meeting was concluded.
 

 
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.
 
 
 
 
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
 
 
Date: October 30, 2026
By:
/s/ Cecilia C. Welch
 
 
Cecilia C. Welch
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 

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