eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) investors back 1.3M-share equity incentive plan
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
eHealth, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held on June 18, 2026. Stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the plan by 1,300,000 shares.
As of the April 20, 2026 record date, holders of the company’s capital stock were entitled to 35,958,616 votes, and 29,916,794 votes were represented at the meeting, reflecting 83.19% of the total voting power. Stockholders also elected two Class II directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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
Equity plan share increase: 1,300,000 shares
Votes entitled: 35,958,616 votes
Votes represented: 29,916,794 votes
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8 metrics
Equity plan share increase
1,300,000 shares
Increase to maximum shares issuable under 2024 Amended Equity Plan
Votes entitled
35,958,616 votes
Total voting power as of April 20, 2026 record date
Votes represented
29,916,794 votes
Votes present at annual meeting; 83.19% of voting power
Common stock outstanding
31,532,924 shares
Common shares outstanding as of April 20, 2026 record date
Series A preferred outstanding
2,250,000 shares
Series A preferred stock outstanding as of April 20, 2026
Auditor ratification votes for
28,357,141 votes
Support for Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
18,199,238 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Equity plan amendment votes for
16,122,573 votes
Support for increasing 2024 Equity Incentive Plan share limit
Key Terms
Equity Incentive Plan, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, +1 more
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Equity Incentive Plan financial
"approval of an amendment and restatement of the eHealth, Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
broker non-votes financial
"Name | Votes For | Votes 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
"ratify the appointment of 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.
advisory basis financial
"A Vote to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers"
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 did eHealth (EHTH) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved amending and restating the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to add 1,300,000 shares and confirmed all other management proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory approval of executive compensation for the period described.
Which directors were elected at eHealth’s 2026 annual meeting and how did they fare?
Stockholders elected Class II directors Prama Bhatt and Beth A. Brooke to three-year terms. Bhatt received 18,471,633 votes for and 2,729,748 withheld, while Brooke received 17,453,021 votes for and 3,748,360 withheld, with 8,715,413 broker non-votes for each.
Did eHealth stockholders approve the company’s executive compensation in 2026?
Yes. On an advisory basis, 18,199,238 votes supported the compensation of named executive officers, 1,375,703 were against, and 1,626,440 abstained, with 8,715,413 broker non-votes. This indicates majority backing for the compensation program described in the proxy statement.
Who is eHealth’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as eHealth’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 28,357,141 votes for, 43,017 against, and 1,516,636 abstentions from voting shareholders at the annual meeting.