Traeger (NYSE: COOK) stockholders back board nominees and Ernst & Young
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Traeger, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on June 9, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class II directors, Martin Eltrich and Steven Richman, to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Eltrich received 2,233,871 votes for and 67,580 votes withheld, with 279,701 broker non-votes. Richman received 2,094,160 votes for and 207,291 votes withheld, with the same 279,701 broker non-votes. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 2,574,423 votes for, 6,023 against, and 706 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Martin Eltrich: 2,233,871 votes
Votes for Steven Richman: 2,094,160 votes
Broker non-votes on director election: 279,701 votes
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Votes for Martin Eltrich
2,233,871 votes
Election as Class II director at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Steven Richman
2,094,160 votes
Election as Class II director at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director election
279,701 votes
For each Class II director proposal at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
2,574,423 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
6,023 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Abstentions on auditor ratification
706 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non-votes financial
"Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | 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
"Ratification of Appointment of 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"
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 (the “Annual Meeting”)."
FAQ
What did Traeger, Inc. (COOK) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing two Class II directors and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received sufficient support to be approved.
Who was elected to Traeger, Inc. (COOK) Class II director positions in 2026?
Martin Eltrich and Steven Richman were elected as Class II directors. They will serve until Traeger’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, reflecting continued support for the existing board slate.
How many votes did Traeger, Inc. (COOK) director nominees receive?
Martin Eltrich received 2,233,871 votes for and 67,580 withheld, while Steven Richman received 2,094,160 votes for and 207,291 withheld. Each proposal also recorded 279,701 broker non-votes, which did not affect the election outcome.
Was Ernst & Young LLP’s appointment ratified by Traeger, Inc. (COOK) stockholders?
Yes, stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Traeger’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The vote totaled 2,574,423 for, 6,023 against, and 706 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.
What is the fiscal year covered by Traeger, Inc. (COOK) auditor ratification?
The ratification covers Traeger, Inc.’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Ernst & Young LLP will serve as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for that period, following stockholder approval at the June 9, 2026 annual meeting.