CVD Equipment shareholders elect five directors

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CVD Equipment Corporation reported that shareholders at its November 5, 2026 annual meeting elected Lawrence J. Waldman, Andrew Africk, Robert M. Brill, Ashraf Lotfi and Debra Wasser to the board, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Shareholders ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,249,782 votes in favor, 10,864 against and 37,096 abstentions. They also approved a non-binding advisory resolution supporting named executive officer compensation: 2,554,680 votes in favor, 92,856 against and 59,971 abstentions; 2,590,235 broker non-votes were recorded.

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 in favor: 5,249,782 votes Auditor ratification votes against: 10,864 votes Auditor ratification abstentions: 37,096 votes +3 more

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Auditor ratification votes in favor 5,249,782 votes 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes against 10,864 votes 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification abstentions 37,096 votes 2026 annual meeting

Advisory compensation votes in favor 2,554,680 votes Non-binding advisory resolution at the 2026 annual meeting

Advisory compensation votes against 92,856 votes Non-binding advisory resolution at the 2026 annual meeting

Broker non-votes 2,590,235 votes Advisory compensation resolution at the 2026 annual meeting

Key Terms

non-binding advisory resolution, independent registered public accounting firm, Broker Non-Votes

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non-binding advisory resolution regulatory

"approval of a non-binding advisory resolution supporting compensation"

A non-binding advisory resolution is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion or recommendation but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a public survey: management can ignore it, but a strong vote for or against signals investor sentiment, can sway board behavior or policy decisions, and may influence market perception and future, potentially binding, actions.

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"CBIZ CPAs P.C. 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.

Broker Non-Votes financial

"Number of 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.

FAQ

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Who was elected to the CVV board at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected Lawrence J. Waldman, Andrew Africk, Robert M. Brill, Ashraf Lotfi and Debra Wasser to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

How many votes supported CVV's 2026 auditor ratification?

The ratification received 5,249,782 votes in favor, 10,864 against and 37,096 abstentions. It concerned CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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):

November 5, 2026

CVD EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New York		1-16525		11-2621692
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

355 South Technology Drive Central Islip, New York		11722
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (631) 981-7081

(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:

☐	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		CVV		NASDAQ Capital Market

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

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of CVD Equipment Corporation (the “Company”) was held on November 5, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the shareholders voted on the following three proposals and cast their votes as described below. The proposals are described in more detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 2026.

Proposal 1: The election of the five nominees listed below to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Nominee		Number of Votes Cast in Favor				Number of Votes Withheld				Number of Broker Non- Votes
Lawrence J. Waldman			2,610,288				97,219				2,590,235
Andrew Africk			2,622,899				84,608				2,590,235
Robert M. Brill			2,611,625				95,882				2,590,235
Ashraf Lotfi			2,609,504				98,003				2,590,235
Debra Wasser			2,608,871				98,636				2,590,235

Proposal 2: The ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Number of Votes Cast in Favor				Number of Votes Cast Against				Number of Votes Abstain
	5,249,782				10,864				37,096

Proposal 3: The approval of a non-binding advisory resolution supporting the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

Number of Votes Cast in Favor				Number of Votes Cast Against				Number of Votes Abstain				Number of Broker Non-Votes
	2,554,680				92,856				59,971				2,590,235

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 6, 2026

	CVD EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Richard Catalano
	Name:	Richard Catalano
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

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