Community Healthcare Trust (NYSE: CHCT) 2026 annual meeting vote results
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated reported results from its May 7, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A total of 25,222,430 shares were present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 88.27% of outstanding shares.
Shareholders elected six directors to one-year terms, with each nominee receiving about 21.1–21.6 million votes in favor and facing relatively low withhold votes. Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation, with 19,974,722 votes for and 1,857,467 against.
On the advisory vote regarding how often to hold say-on-pay votes, a majority supported a one-year frequency, with 21,414,585 votes for annual votes. The board decided to hold the advisory vote on executive compensation every year. Shareholders also ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 24,969,760 votes for and 207,990 against.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Shares represented: 25,222,430 shares
Meeting participation rate: 88.27%
Say-on-pay support: 19,974,722 votes for
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Shares represented
25,222,430 shares
Present in person or by proxy at Annual Meeting; about 88.27% of outstanding
Meeting participation rate
88.27%
Approximate percentage of total outstanding shares represented at Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay support
19,974,722 votes for
Non-binding advisory vote approving executive compensation
Say-on-pay opposition
1,857,467 votes against
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
One-year frequency support
21,414,585 votes
Votes for holding say-on-pay every 1 year
Auditor ratification support
24,969,760 votes for
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as 2026 independent auditor
Votes for director Cathrine Cotman
21,559,321 votes for
Election to Board of Directors for one-year term expiring in 2027
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Cathrine Cotman | 21,559,321 | 363,776 | 3,299,333"
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.
non-binding advisory basis regulatory
"The shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s compensation of its 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.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 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 regulatory
"405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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.
frequency of the vote on executive compensation financial
"the Company's frequency of the vote on executive compensation by the following vote"
FAQ
What happened at Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) 2026 annual meeting?
Community Healthcare Trust held its Annual Meeting on May 7, 2026, with 25,222,430 shares represented, about 88.27% of outstanding shares. Shareholders elected six directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, chose annual say-on-pay votes, and ratified BDO USA, P.C. as auditor for 2026.
Were Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) directors re-elected in 2026?
Yes. Shareholders elected six directors to one-year terms expiring in 2027. Each nominee received about 21.1–21.6 million votes for, versus several hundred thousand votes withheld, along with 3,299,333 broker non-votes recorded for each director election proposal at the annual meeting.
What say-on-pay frequency did Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) investors choose?
Investors favored holding the advisory vote on executive compensation every year. The frequency vote received 21,414,585 votes for one year, 20,914 for two years, 421,980 for three years, and 65,618 abstentions, plus 3,299,333 broker non-votes, leading the board to adopt an annual schedule.