Everforth (NYSE: EFOR) investors approve directors, pay plan and Deloitte as auditor

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Everforth, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Of 41,154,728 shares entitled to vote as of April 16, 2026, 38,990,956 shares were represented by proxy, establishing a strong quorum.

Stockholders elected Mark A. Frantz, Carol J. Lindstrom and Arshad Matin to the board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the company’s 2025 executive compensation program and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. With Jonathan S. Holman’s retirement effective at the meeting, the board size was set at nine directors.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares entitled to vote: 41,154,728 shares Shares represented: 38,990,956 shares Say-on-pay support: 35,327,570 votes for +5 more

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Shares entitled to vote 41,154,728 shares Common stock entitled to vote as of April 16, 2026 record date

Shares represented 38,990,956 shares Shares present by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting

Say-on-pay support 35,327,570 votes for Advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 37,892,330 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal 2026

Director Frantz votes for 35,357,706 votes Election of Mark A. Frantz to board until 2029

Director Lindstrom votes for 35,595,635 votes Election of Carol J. Lindstrom to board until 2029

Director Matin votes for 35,144,146 votes Election of Arshad Matin to board until 2029

Board size 9 directors Board fixed at nine following Jonathan S. Holman’s retirement

Key Terms

broker non-votes, emerging growth company, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote on executive compensation

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broker non-votes financial

"Mark A. Frantz | 35,357,706 | 772,906 | 18,649 | 2,841,695"

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.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"

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.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our 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.

advisory vote on executive compensation financial

"The non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s 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.

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06/16/2026 - 04:05 PM

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): June 16, 2026 (June 11, 2026)

Everforth, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-35636

95-4023433

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

4400 Cox Road, Suite 110, Glen Allen, Virginia

23060

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(888) 482-8068

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(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	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock	EFOR	NYSE

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

A total of 41,154,728 shares of the common stock of Everforth, Inc. (“Everforth”) were entitled to vote as of April 16, 2026, the record date for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). There were 38,990,956 shares present by proxy at the Annual Meeting, at which the stockholders were asked to vote on several proposals. Below is a summary of the proposals and corresponding votes.

Proposal 1. Election of Directors

The first proposal was the election of three members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) to serve as directors until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Mark A. Frantz, Carol J. Lindstrom and Arshad Matin were elected receiving votes as follows:


Nominee	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
Mark A. Frantz	35,357,706	772,906	18,649	2,841,695
Carol J. Lindstrom	35,595,635	535,121	18,505	2,841,695
Arshad Matin	35,144,146	986,982	18,133	2,841,695

With the retirement of Jonathan S. Holman as a director effective as of the Annual Meeting, the number of directors on the Board was fixed at nine as previously approved by the Board.

Proposal 2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s executive compensation for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approved as follows:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
35,327,570	798,621	23,070	2,841,695

Proposal 3. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified by the Company’s stockholders as follows:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
37,892,330	1,076,312	22,314	—

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits


(d) Exhibits
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* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


						Everforth, Inc.

Date: June 16, 2026						/s/ Jennifer Hankes Painter
						Jennifer Hankes Painter
						Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What matters did Everforth (EFOR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on three key items: electing three directors through the 2029 annual meeting, an advisory approval of 2025 executive compensation, and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as Everforth’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Were Everforth (EFOR) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Mark A. Frantz, Carol J. Lindstrom and Arshad Matin were elected to the board. Each nominee received over 35 million votes in favor, with relatively low votes against or abstaining, and will serve until the 2029 annual meeting or until a successor is elected.

How did Everforth (EFOR) stockholders vote on 2025 executive compensation?

Stockholders approved Everforth’s 2025 executive compensation in an advisory vote. The tally was 35,327,570 votes for, 798,621 against and 23,070 abstentions, with 2,841,695 broker non-votes recorded, indicating broad support for the company’s compensation program as presented.

Which auditor did Everforth (EFOR) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Everforth’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was 37,892,330 for, 1,076,312 against and 22,314 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

How many Everforth (EFOR) shares were entitled to vote and present at the 2026 meeting?

A total of 41,154,728 Everforth common shares were entitled to vote as of the April 16, 2026 record date. At the annual meeting, 38,990,956 shares were present by proxy, providing sufficient representation to conduct official stockholder business and approve the proposals.

Did Everforth (EFOR) change the size of its board of directors?

In connection with the effective retirement of director Jonathan S. Holman at the 2026 annual meeting, Everforth’s board size was set at nine directors. This adjustment reflects the updated board composition as previously approved by the board of directors.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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