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Decoy Therapeutics (Nasdaq: DCOY) details 2026 annual meeting votes

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Decoy Therapeutics Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 14, 2026. As of the May 22, 2026 record date, 531,968 shares of common stock were issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, and 225,548 shares, or 42.4%, were represented in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum.

Stockholders elected three Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, approved on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of the named executive officers, and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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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.
Shares outstanding on record date 531,968 shares Common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote as of May 22, 2026
Shares represented at meeting 225,548 shares Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Quorum percentage 42.4% Percentage of entitled shares represented at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum
Votes for Patricia Gauthier 23,204 For votes to elect Class II director Patricia Gauthier
Say-on-pay votes for 21,278 For votes on non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for 214,341 For votes to ratify Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
non-binding advisory vote regulatory
"approved, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
broker non-votes regulatory
"Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstentions | | Broker Non-Votes 23,204 | | 4,110 | | 12 | | 198,222"
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 regulatory
"Ernst & Young LLP 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.
quorum regulatory
"225,548, or 42.4%, were present in person or represented by proxy, which constituted a quorum"
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.
record date regulatory
"As of May 22, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 531,968 shares"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
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FAQ

What did Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected three Class II directors to terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, approved on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How many Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?

As of the May 22, 2026 record date, 531,968 shares of Decoy Therapeutics common stock were issued, outstanding and entitled to vote on the proposals presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

What quorum was present at Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) 2026 Annual Meeting?

Holders of 225,548 shares, representing 42.4% of the shares entitled to vote, were present in person or by proxy. This level of representation constituted a valid quorum for conducting business at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

How did Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

In the advisory say-on-pay proposal, stockholders cast 21,278 votes for, 5,041 against and 1,007 abstentions, with 198,222 broker non-votes, approving on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

What were the vote results for Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) auditor ratification?

Stockholders voted 214,341 shares for, 9,584 against and 1,623 abstaining to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Decoy Therapeutics’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How did Decoy Therapeutics (DCOY) director nominees fare in the 2026 election?

Class II director nominees received the following "for" votes: 23,204 for Patricia Gauthier, 22,964 for Jonathan Lieber and 22,690 for Frederick E. Pierce, each with several thousand votes against and substantial broker non-votes, and were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 14, 2026

 

 

DECOY THERAPEUTICS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware

001-36812

47-5087339

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2450 Holcombe Blvd.

Suite X

Houston, TX

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

77021
(Zip Code)

(713) 913-5608

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A
(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, par value $0.0001 per share

DCOY

The 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.

 

On July 14, 2026, Decoy Therapeutics Inc. (the “Company”) convened its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As of May 22, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 531,968 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting, of which 225,548, or 42.4%, were present in person or represented by proxy, which constituted a quorum.

At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted and: (1) re-elected or elected each of the Company’s three nominees for Class II director; (2) approved, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting; and (3) ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1. To elect three Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified:

 

 

Nominees

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Abstentions

 

Broker Non-Votes

Patricia Gauthier

 

23,204

 

4,110

 

12

 

198,222

Jonathan Lieber

 

22,964

 

4,349

 

12

 

198,223

Frederick E. Pierce

 

22,690

 

4,624

 

12

 

198,222

 

 

Proposal 2. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting:

 

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Abstentions

 

Broker Non-Votes

21,278

 

5,041

 

1,007

 

198,222

 

 

Proposal 3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:

 

 

Votes For

 

Votes Against

 

Abstentions

214,341

 

9,584

 

1,623

 


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.

 

 

 

Decoy Therapeutics inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: July 15, 2026

By:

/s/ Mark J. Rosenblum

 

 

Mark J. Rosenblum

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


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