Borealis Foods posts 2026 shareholder vote results
Borealis Foods Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Borealis Foods Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders representing 12,845,650 shares, or 59.8% of outstanding common stock as of the record date, were present, establishing a quorum.
All eight director nominees, including Barthelemy Helg, Reza Soltanzadeh and Ertharin Cousin, were elected with roughly 12.67 million votes cast in favor for each and minimal withheld votes, alongside broker non-votes. Shareholders also approved the appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 12,834,728 votes for and 10,922 withheld.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares represented at meeting: 12,845,650 shares
Quorum percentage: 59.8%
Votes for Barthelemy Helg: 12,673,744 votes
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8 metrics
Shares represented at meeting
12,845,650 shares
2026 annual meeting attendance, 59.8% of outstanding
Quorum percentage
59.8%
Portion of outstanding shares represented at 2026 meeting
Votes for Barthelemy Helg
12,673,744 votes
Director election, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Reza Soltanzadeh
12,671,438 votes
Director election, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Ertharin Cousin
12,673,631 votes
Director election, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
12,834,728 votes
Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC for 2026 audit
Auditor ratification votes withheld
10,922 votes
Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC for 2026 audit
Broker non-votes per director
170,078 shares
Broker non-votes for each director nominee
Key Terms
quorum, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of shareholders, +1 more
5 terms
quorum financial
"were represented in person through virtual attendance or by proxy at the Annual Meeting constituting a quorum"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
broker non-vote financial
"The votes were cast as follows NAME | FOR | WITHHELD | BROKER NON-VOTE"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratify the appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC as 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.
emerging growth company financial
"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 Borealis Foods (BRLS) report in its latest 8-K?
Borealis Foods reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Investors learned which directors were elected, how many shares were represented for quorum, and that Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC was ratified as auditor for 2026.
Was the auditor ratified at the Borealis Foods 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, shareholders ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC as Borealis Foods’ independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 12,834,728 votes for and 10,922 votes withheld, indicating strong support for retaining the audit firm.
What does broker non-vote mean in the Borealis Foods director elections?
Broker non-vote refers to shares held in street name where brokers did not have authority to vote on the proposal. In Borealis Foods’ 2026 director elections, 170,078 shares for each nominee were classified as broker non-votes and did not affect the for-or-withheld tallies.
What is the significance of the 59.8% quorum for Borealis Foods (BRLS)?
The 59.8% quorum shows that more than half of Borealis Foods’ outstanding shares were represented. This level of participation satisfied the company’s requirements to conduct official business, including electing directors and ratifying the independent registered public accounting firm.
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