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Data Storage investors back board, pay, auditor

Data Storage Corp’s 2026 annual meeting approved all proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory say-on-pay vote.

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Data Storage Corp (DTST) reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held on September 2, 2026. Stockholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld, and broker non-votes of 1,066,278 on each director election.

Common stockholders of record on July 6, 2026 were entitled to vote, with 2,337,738 shares outstanding and 1,286,352 shares present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,258,743 votes for, 8,693 against, and 18,916 abstentions.

In an advisory vote on executive compensation, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, receiving 185,669 votes for, 32,181 against, 2,224 abstentions, and 1,066,278 broker non-votes.

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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 entitled to vote 2,337,738 shares Common stock issued and outstanding as of the July 6, 2026 record date
Shares present for quorum 1,286,352 shares Shares of common stock present in person or by proxy at the 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 1,258,743 votes Votes for Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as auditor for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 8,693 votes Votes against auditor ratification proposal
Auditor ratification abstentions 18,916 votes Abstentions on auditor ratification proposal
Say-on-pay votes for 185,669 votes Votes for advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 32,181 votes Votes against advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay broker non-votes 1,066,278 votes Broker non-votes on advisory vote on executive compensation
broker non-votes financial
"with the following votes ... and 1,066,278 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.
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"Proposal 3 — Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"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.
record date financial
"held as of the close of business on the record date of July 6, 2026"
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.
quorum financial
"1,286,352 shares of Common Stock, 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.
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.

FAQ

What matters did Data Storage Corp (DTST) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three proposals: election of ten directors, ratification of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and an advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers.

Was there a quorum present at Data Storage Corp’s (DTST) 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. A total of 1,286,352 shares of common stock were present in person or by proxy out of 2,337,738 shares outstanding as of July 6, 2026, which the company states constituted a quorum for conducting business.

How did Data Storage Corp (DTST) stockholders vote on auditor ratification for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,258,743 votes for, 8,693 votes against, and 18,916 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

What were the results of Data Storage Corp’s (DTST) advisory vote on executive compensation?
The advisory say-on-pay proposal was approved, receiving 185,669 votes for, 32,181 votes against, and 2,224 abstentions, with 1,066,278 broker non-votes. This reflects stockholder support for the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

How many shares of Data Storage Corp (DTST) common stock were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?
As of the July 6, 2026 record date, there were 2,337,738 shares of Data Storage Corp common stock issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting, with each share entitled to one vote.

Were Data Storage Corp’s (DTST) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Ten director nominees, including Charles M. Piluso and the other listed individuals, were elected to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, each receiving more votes for than withheld.

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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): September 2, 2026

 

DATA STORAGE CORPORATION

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

(Former Name of Registrant)

 

Nevada   001-35384   98-0530147
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

244 5th Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 2821

New York, New York 10001

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

(212) 564-4922

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

☐ 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-4I under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13I(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 $0.001 per share   DTST   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 September 2, 2026, Data Storage Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”), at which the Company’s stockholders voted on three proposals, each of which is listed below and described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2026 Annual Meeting filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). With respect to each proposal, holders of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) were entitled to cast one vote per share of Common Stock held as of the close of business on the record date of July 6, 2026 (the “Record Date”). On the Record Date there were 2,337,738 shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Present in person or by proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting were 1,286,352 shares of Common Stock, which constituted a quorum.

 

The final results for Proposals 1, 2, and 3 as set forth in the Proxy Statement and presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting were as follows:

 

Proposal 1 — Election of Directors

 

The following ten (10) individuals were elected as directors, to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified with the following votes:

 

Name of Director  Votes For  Withheld  Broker Non-Votes
Charles M. Piluso   199,778    20,296    1,066,278 
Harold J. Schwartz   194,239    25,835    1,066,278 
Thomas C. Kempster   198,814    21,260    1,066,278 
John Argen   199,685    20,389    1,066,278 
Lawrence A. Maglione Jr.   174,075    45,999    1,066,278 
Matthew Grover   199,605    20,469    1,066,278 
Todd A. Correll   199,378    20,696    1,066,278 
Clifford Stein   197,208    22,866    1,066,278 
Nancy Stallone   198,648    21,426    1,066,278 
Uwayne Mitchell   196,996    23,078    1,066,278 

 

Proposal 2 — Auditor Ratification Proposal

 

The stockholders ratified and approved the appointment of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 based on the votes listed below:

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Abstentions  Broker Non-Votes
 1,258,743    8,693    18,916    — 

 

Proposal 3 — Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

 

The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The results for this approved proposal are as follows:

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Abstentions  Broker Non-Votes
 185,669    32,181    2,224    1,066,278 

 

 

 

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.

 

Dated: September 3, 2026 DATA STORAGE CORPORATION
     
  By: /s/ Charles M. Piluso
  Name: Charles M. Piluso
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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