Bowman Consulting (NASDAQ: BWMN) shareholders approve directors and Ernst & Young for 2026
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 28, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class II directors, Virginia Grebbien and Patricia Mulroy, to terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Grebbien received 6,941,799 votes for and 4,669,290 withheld, while Mulroy received 6,189,173 votes for and 5,421,916 withheld, with 2,754,551 broker non-votes in each case. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 13,934,503 votes for, 430,981 against, and 156 abstentions.
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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes for Grebbien: 6,941,799 votes
Votes withheld Grebbien: 4,669,290 votes
Votes for Mulroy: 6,189,173 votes
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8 metrics
Votes for Grebbien
6,941,799 votes
Election of Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld Grebbien
4,669,290 votes
Election of Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Mulroy
6,189,173 votes
Election of Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld Mulroy
5,421,916 votes
Election of Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes
2,754,551 votes
Director elections at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
13,934,503 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Votes against auditor ratification
430,981 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Abstain on auditor ratification
156 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Key Terms
broker non vote, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non vote financial
"with 2,754,551 broker non vote"
When a broker holds shares for a client but does not have the client’s instructions to vote on a particular corporate matter, the broker often cannot cast a ballot; this is called a broker non-vote. It matters to investors because those uncast votes can change whether proposals pass, especially on important governance or merger issues, so active voting by investors can directly influence company decisions like a missing voice in a group vote.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young 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 Bowman Consulting Group Ltd."
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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its annual meeting of stockholders on May 28, 2026"
FAQ
What did Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved two main items: electing Class II directors Virginia Grebbien and Patricia Mulroy to terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
How did Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) vote on the election of Virginia Grebbien?
Virginia Grebbien received 6,941,799 votes for and 4,669,290 votes withheld, with 2,754,551 broker non-votes. These results mean she was successfully elected as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
What were the voting results for director Patricia Mulroy at Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN)?
Patricia Mulroy received 6,189,173 votes for and 5,421,916 votes withheld, along with 2,754,551 broker non-votes. Despite the withhold votes, these totals were sufficient for her election as a Class II director through the 2029 annual meeting.
Did Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 13,934,503 votes for, 430,981 against, and 156 abstentions, indicating strong overall support for the auditor.
What type of proposals were on the agenda at Bowman Consulting Group’s 2026 annual meeting?
The agenda included two routine governance proposals: electing two Class II directors to terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting and ratifying the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.