Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ: BRCB) reports 2026 director and auditor vote outcomes
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2026. Shareholders voted on the election of two Class I directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Jeff Hernandez received 174,313,447 votes for and 7,442,148 votes withheld, while Kristina Cashman received 179,797,872 votes for and 1,957,723 votes withheld, with 1,366,879 broker non-votes for each. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 183,116,567 votes for, 2,247 against, and 3,660 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
Key Figures
Class A shares outstanding: 18,017,471 shares
Class B shares outstanding: 10,377,136 shares
Class C shares outstanding: 21,661,200 shares
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Class A shares outstanding
18,017,471 shares
Outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 1, 2026
Class B shares outstanding
10,377,136 shares
Outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 1, 2026
Class C shares outstanding
21,661,200 shares
Outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 1, 2026
Votes represented at meeting
183,122,474 votes
Aggregate votes represented in person or by proxy
Votes for Jeff Hernandez
174,313,447 votes
Election as Class I director
Votes for Kristina Cashman
179,797,872 votes
Election as Class I director
Votes for auditor ratification
183,116,567 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Class A common stock, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes Jeff Hernandez | 174,313,447 | 7,442,148 | 1,366,879"
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
"as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal 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.
Class A common stock financial
"18,017,471 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company 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.
FAQ
What did Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders voted on electing two Class I directors and ratifying the auditor. They elected Jeff Hernandez and Kristina Cashman as directors and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Were Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, both director nominees were elected. Jeff Hernandez received 174,313,447 votes for and 7,442,148 withheld, while Kristina Cashman received 179,797,872 votes for and 1,957,723 withheld, with 1,366,879 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
What were the total votes represented at Black Rock Coffee Bar’s 2026 annual meeting?
Holders of the company’s common stock representing 183,122,474 votes in aggregate were present in person or by proxy. This reflects the combined voting power of Class A, Class B, and Class C common stock as of the April 1, 2026 record date.
Who signed the Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) 8-K reporting the 2026 meeting results?
The report was signed on behalf of Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. by Samuel J. Seiberling. He signed in his capacity as Chief Legal Officer, confirming the company’s submission of the voting results under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.