Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) shareholders back board slate and 2026 auditor

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Cemtrex Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2026, where shareholders voted on board elections and auditor ratification. As of the March 17, 2026 record date, there were 116,513,938 total voting shares. At the meeting, 107,636,697 voting shares were represented, a 92.38% quorum.

Shareholders elected four directors—Saagar Govil, Brian Kwon, Manpreet Singh, and Mitodi Filipov—with each receiving over 102.7 million votes for and small abstain counts, plus 4,399,719 broker non-votes. Shareholders also ratified Grassi & Co. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 107,273,002 votes for, 125,857 against, and 237,838 abstentions.

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

Total voting shares: 116,513,938 voting shares Quorum represented: 107,636,697 voting shares Votes for Saagar Govil: 102,741,275 votes for +5 more

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Total voting shares 116,513,938 voting shares Entitled to vote as of March 17, 2026

Quorum represented 107,636,697 voting shares Shares present or by proxy, 92.38% quorum

Votes for Saagar Govil 102,741,275 votes for Election to Board of Directors

Votes for Brian Kwon 102,988,319 votes for Election to Board of Directors

Votes for Manpreet Singh 102,954,394 votes for Election to Board of Directors

Votes for Mitodi Filipov 102,987,501 votes for Election to Board of Directors

Auditor ratification support 107,273,002 votes for Ratifying Grassi & Co. for FY ending Sept 30, 2026

Auditor opposition 125,857 votes against Ratification of Grassi & Co.

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"On May 15, 2026, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Cemtrex Inc. was held."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

broker non-votes financial

"Mitodi Filipov ... 102,987,501 ... 249,476 ... 4,399,720 broker non-votes"

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

"Voting to ratify Grassi Co. Certified Public Accountants as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 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.

quorum financial

"At the Annual Meeting, a total of 107,636,697 voting shares (for a quorum of 92.38%) were represented"

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.

Series C Preferred Stock financial

"100,881,671 votes of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock held by Saagar Govil"

A Series C preferred stock is a specific class of ownership issued during a later funding round that gives holders priority over common shareholders for getting paid and receiving dividends, like having a reserved lane in traffic when money is distributed. It often includes agreed rights such as a fixed payout, protection against dilution, and the option to convert into common shares, so investors treat it as a mix of safety and upside potential.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/15/2026 - 04:00 PM

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 15, 2026

Cemtrex Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-37464

30-0399914

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

276 Greenpoint Ave Bld. 8 Suite 208

Brooklyn, NY

11222

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 756-9116

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 (17CFR 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))

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. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		CETX		Nasdaq Capital Market

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

Cemtrex, Inc.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 15, 2026, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Cemtrex Inc. (“Centrex” or “Company”) was held. information about the proposals set forth, please see the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement. On the record date of March 17, 2026, there were 10,078,089 shares of the Company’s common stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, 5,553,638 votes of the Company’s Series 1 Preferred Stock, and 100,881,671 votes of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock held by Saagar Govil, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, for a total of 116,513,938 voting shares. At the Annual Meeting, a total of 107,636,697 voting shares (for a quorum of 92.38%) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. Set forth below are the final voting results for the proposals voted on at the Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1 – Voting to elect four nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for a one-year expiring at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until their successors are elected and qualified.

	Number of Votes
Nominee	For		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
Saagar Govil		102,741,275		495,703		4,399,719
Brian Kwon		102,988,319		248,658		4,399,720
Manpreet Singh		102,954,394		282,583		4,399,720
Mitodi Filipov		102,987,501		249,476		4,399,720

Each nominee was elected by the Company’s shareholders, consistent with the recommendation from the Board.

Proposal 2 - Ratification of the Appointment of the Company’s Independent registered public accounting firm: Voting to ratify Grassi Co. Certified Public Accountants as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026:

	●	For: 107,273,002
	●	Against: 125,857
	●	Abstain; 237,838

Proposal 2 was approved by the Company’s shareholders, consistent with the recommendation from the Board.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

	CEMTREX, INC.

Date: May 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Saagar Govil
		Saagar Govil
		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What happened at Cemtrex (CETX) 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

Cemtrex’s 2026 Annual Meeting on May 15 focused on electing four directors and ratifying its independent auditor. Shareholders approved all board nominees and confirmed Grassi & Co. as auditor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, following the Board’s recommendations.

How many voting shares were represented at Cemtrex (CETX) 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 107,636,697 voting shares were represented in person or by proxy. This equaled a 92.38% quorum of the 116,513,938 total voting shares entitled to vote as of March 17, 2026, indicating strong shareholder participation in the meeting.

How were Cemtrex (CETX) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

All four nominees were elected with large majorities. Saagar Govil received 102,741,275 votes for, Brian Kwon 102,988,319, Manpreet Singh 102,954,394, and Mitodi Filipov 102,987,501, each facing only small abstain totals and 4,399,719 broker non-votes.

Which auditor did Cemtrex (CETX) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Grassi & Co., Certified Public Accountants, as Cemtrex’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The proposal received 107,273,002 votes for, 125,857 against, and 237,838 abstentions, aligning with the Board’s recommendation.

What was the voting power breakdown for Cemtrex (CETX) before the 2026 meeting?

As of March 17, 2026, Cemtrex had 10,078,089 common shares entitled to vote, 5,553,638 votes from Series 1 Preferred Stock, and 100,881,671 votes from Series C Preferred Stock held by CEO Saagar Govil, totaling 116,513,938 voting shares.

When was the record date for Cemtrex (CETX) 2026 Annual Meeting?

The record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote at Cemtrex’s 2026 Annual Meeting was March 17, 2026. Share counts and preferred stock voting rights as of that date determined the 116,513,938 total voting shares eligible to participate in the meeting.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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