Damora Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DMRA) backs directors, executive pay and auditor at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Damora Therapeutics, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected Michael Landsittel and Cameron Turtle, D.Phil, as Class III directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. An advisory vote approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, and stockholders indicated a preference to hold this Say-on-Pay vote every year. Stockholders also ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. A quorum was present, with 55,009,938 shares represented out of 60,303,212 shares outstanding on the record date.
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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
Shares outstanding on record date: 60,303,212 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 55,009,938 shares
Votes for Landsittel: 51,403,541 votes
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Shares outstanding on record date
60,303,212 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 22, 2026
Shares represented at meeting
55,009,938 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Landsittel
51,403,541 votes
For election of director Michael Landsittel; 29,011 withheld, 3,577,386 broker non-votes
Votes for Turtle
51,403,540 votes
For election of director Cameron Turtle, D.Phil; 29,012 withheld, 3,577,386 broker non-votes
Say-on-Pay support
51,401,988 votes for
Advisory vote on executive compensation; 3,546 against, 27,018 abstain, 3,577,386 broker non-votes
Say-on-Frequency 1-year votes
50,913,167 votes
Preference for annual Say-on-Pay; 103 for 2 years, 518,015 for 3 years, 1,267 abstain
Auditor ratification votes for
54,977,317 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP; 5,640 against, 26,981 abstain
Key Terms
Say-on-Pay, Say-on-Frequency, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
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Say-on-Pay financial
"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers (the “Say-on-Pay Proposal”);"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
Say-on-Frequency financial
"To conduct an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers (the “Say-on-Frequency Proposal”);"
broker non-votes financial
"Nominees | | For | | 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
"To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 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
"55,009,938 shares of Common Stock were represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, which number 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.
FAQ
What did Damora Therapeutics (DMRA) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved all proposals, including electing two Class III directors, endorsing executive compensation on an advisory basis, choosing annual Say-on-Pay frequency, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Who was elected to Damora Therapeutics’ Board of Directors at the 2026 meeting?
Stockholders elected Michael Landsittel and Cameron Turtle, D.Phil, as Class III directors. They will serve until the company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until earlier death, resignation, or removal.
How did Damora Therapeutics (DMRA) stockholders vote on Say-on-Pay in 2026?
Stockholders approved the advisory Say-on-Pay proposal, with 51,401,988 votes for, 3,546 against, 27,018 abstentions, and 3,577,386 broker non-votes. This indicates support for the compensation paid to the company’s named executive officers as described in the proxy materials.
What Say-on-Frequency did Damora Therapeutics (DMRA) stockholders prefer?
Stockholders favored holding Say-on-Pay votes every one year, with 50,913,167 votes for one year, 103 for two years, 518,015 for three years, and 1,267 abstentions. The Board determined the company will hold future Say-on-Pay votes annually until the next required frequency vote.
Was the auditor for Damora Therapeutics (DMRA) ratified for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 54,977,317 votes for, 5,640 against, and 26,981 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.
What was the quorum at Damora Therapeutics’ 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
There were 60,303,212 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote on the April 22, 2026 record date, and 55,009,938 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the annual meeting, which the company states constituted a quorum for conducting business.