CDIO shareholders back 20%+ issuance plan and elect seven directors

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. reported results from its annual meeting held on October 15, 2025 under Item 5.07. A quorum was present with 927,526 shares voting out of 1,763,129 outstanding as of the record date, approximately 52.6%. Stockholders elected seven directors to one-year terms by plurality.

Stockholders approved the Share Issuance Proposal authorizing future issuances of common stock and/or convertible or exercisable securities equal to 20% or more of outstanding common stock in one or more non‑public transactions, within the parameters described in the proxy statement. Votes were 283,304 for, 166,492 against, and 15,183 abstaining, with 462,547 broker non‑votes.

They also ratified Prager Metis CPA’s LLC as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2025, with 813,401 for, 64,820 against, and 49,305 abstentions.

Insights

Equity Capital Markets Analyst

Shareholders approved capacity for ≥20% non‑public issuances; routine items passed.

The meeting confirmed board composition and auditor, standard governance outcomes. The notable item is approval for potential issuances of common stock and/or convertible or exercisable securities equal to 20% or more of outstanding shares in one or more non‑public transactions, as permitted by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) when approved.

This approval does not itself issue securities; it permits transactions within proxy‑described parameters. Actual impact depends on whether the company conducts such financings and on terms disclosed in subsequent filings.

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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

October 15, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

CARDIO DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41097		87-0925574
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

311 W. Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL		60654
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (855) 226-9991

(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:

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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 $0.00001		CDIO		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock		CDIOW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 October 15, 2025, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Of the Company’s 1,763,129 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and eligible to vote as of the record date of August 25, 2025, a total of 927,526 shares, or approximately 52.6% of the eligible shares, was in attendance or represented by proxy. The Company’s stockholders voted on three proposals as set forth below. Each of the proposals is described in further detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2025. The final voting results, including the number of votes cast for, against, or withholding authority, and the number of abstentions and any broker non-votes, with respect to each matter voted upon are set forth below, as reported by the Company’s independent inspector of election.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors  (the “Election of Directors Proposal”)

The Company’s stockholders elected seven directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The Company elects its directors on a plurality vote basis. The votes regarding the election of directors were as follows:

Nominee		For			Authority Withheld			Broker Non-Votes
Meeshanthini V. Dogan		361,246			103,733			462,547
Warren Hosseinion		429,765			35,214			462,547
Wendy J. Betts		355,919			109,060			462,547
Paul F. Burton		428,090			36,889			462,547
Peter K. Fung		433,252			31,727			462,547
James Intrater		427,266			37,713			462,547
Robert Philibert		431,160			33,819			462,547

Proposal 2: Approval of the future issuance of shares of Common Stock and/or securities convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock equal to 20% or more of the Common Stock outstanding in one or more non-public transactions as required by Nasdaq Marketplace Listing Rule 5635(d) (the “Share Issuance Proposal”)

The Share Issuance Proposal was approved. Any non-public financing transaction undertaken in connection with this approval will be conducted within the parameters set forth in the Share Issuance Proposal described in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
283,304			166,492			15,183			462,547

Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (the “Auditor Ratification Proposal”)

The ratification of the appointment of Prager Metis CPA’s LLC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 was approved.

For				Against				Abstain
	813,401				64,820				49,305

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated:  October 15, 2025	CARDIO DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS INC.
	By:	/s/ Elisa Luqman
		Elisa Luqman Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did CDIO shareholders approve regarding new share issuances?

They approved potential future issuances of common stock and/or convertible or exercisable securities equal to 20% or more of outstanding common stock in one or more non‑public transactions, within proxy parameters.

How many shares were represented at CDIO’s 2025 annual meeting?

927,526 shares were present or represented by proxy out of 1,763,129 outstanding as of the record date, about 52.6%.

Were CDIO’s director nominees elected?

Yes. Seven directors were elected by plurality to serve for the ensuing year and until successors are elected and qualified.

Who is CDIO’s auditor for the year ending December 31, 2025?

Stockholders ratified Prager Metis CPA’s LLC with votes of 813,401 for, 64,820 against, and 49,305 abstaining.

What were the vote totals on CDIO’s Share Issuance Proposal?

For: 283,304; Against: 166,492; Abstain: 15,183; Broker Non‑Votes: 462,547.

When was CDIO’s 2025 annual meeting held?

On October 15, 2025.