Cable One holders back pay and 2026 incentive plan

Cable One, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cable One, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected eight director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving substantially more votes “for” than “against.”

Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 4,883,362 votes for and 13,086 against. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of named executive officers, with 4,189,700 votes for and 439,644 against.

In addition, stockholders approved the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, with 4,046,621 votes for and 582,755 against. These results indicate broad stockholder support for the company’s board, auditor, executive pay program, and new long-term incentive plan.

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

Auditor ratification votes for: 4,883,362 votes Auditor ratification votes against: 13,086 votes Say-on-pay votes for 2025 compensation: 4,189,700 votes +4 more

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Auditor ratification votes for 4,883,362 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers for year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 13,086 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers for year ending December 31, 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 2025 compensation 4,189,700 votes Advisory approval of 2025 named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 2025 compensation 439,644 votes Advisory approval of 2025 named executive officer compensation

2026 incentive plan votes for 4,046,621 votes Approval of Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

2026 incentive plan votes against 582,755 votes Approval of Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

Example director support 4,574,847 votes for Election of director nominee P. Robert Bartolo

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, named executive officers, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, were as follows"

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

"ratified 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.

non-binding advisory basis financial

"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.

named executive officers financial

"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers for 2025"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"approved the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan"

FAQ

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What did Cable One (CABO) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Cable One stockholders voted on electing eight directors, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor, approving 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approving the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.

Were Cable One (CABO) director nominees elected at the May 14, 2026 meeting?

Yes. All eight Cable One director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving significantly more votes “for” than “against,” with additional broker non-votes reported for each nominee.

Did Cable One (CABO) stockholders ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for 2026?

Yes. Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Cable One’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 4,883,362 votes for, 13,086 against, and 838 abstentions.

How did Cable One (CABO) investors vote on 2025 executive compensation?

Investors approved Cable One’s 2025 named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, with 4,189,700 votes for, 439,644 against, 1,125 abstentions, and 266,817 broker non-votes recorded.

Was the Cable One 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan approved by stockholders?

Yes. Cable One’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan was approved with 4,046,621 votes for, 582,755 against, 1,093 abstentions, and 266,817 broker non-votes reported in the voting results.

How many broker non-votes were recorded on Cable One (CABO) shareholder proposals?

Broker non-votes were reported for several proposals, including 266,817 broker non-votes on the director elections, the 2025 executive compensation advisory vote, and the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan approval.

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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): May 14, 2026

___________________________

Cable One, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

___________________________

Delaware			001-36863			13-3060083
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

210 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, Arizona			85012
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (602) 364-6000

___________________________

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:

☐			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(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

CABO

New York Stock Exchange

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 May 14, 2026, Cable One, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Set forth below are the matters acted upon by the stockholders of the Company at the Annual Meeting as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026, and the final voting results for each matter.

Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted upon the election of eight director nominees, each to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The number of votes cast for and against each nominee, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, were as follows:

Director Nominee						For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
P. Robert Bartolo						4,574,847						14,896						40,726						266,817
Brad D. Brian						4,551,634						38,054						40,781						266,817
James A. Holanda						4,575,246						14,497						40,726						266,817
Deborah J. Kissire						4,553,353						36,378						40,738						266,817
Mary E. Meduski						4,409,549						180,195						40,725						266,817
Sherrese M. Smith						4,559,397						29,563						41,509						266,817
Wallace R. Weitz						4,535,137						51,689						43,643						266,817
Katharine B. Weymouth						4,436,904						152,846						40,719						266,817

Proposal No. 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The number of votes cast for and against this matter, as well as the number of abstentions, were as follows:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
4,883,362						13,086						838						—

Proposal No. 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers for 2025

The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers for 2025. The number of votes cast for and against this matter, as well as the number of abstentions, were as follows:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
4,189,700						439,644						1,125						266,817

Proposal No. 4: Approval of the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

The Company’s stockholders approved the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The number of votes cast for and against this matter, as well as the number of abstentions, were as follows:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
4,046,621						582,755						1,093						266,817

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.

			Cable One, Inc.
			By:			/s/ Christopher J. Arntzen
						Name:			Christopher J. Arntzen
						Title:			Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: May 14, 2026

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