Ensign Group (ENSG) shareholders back board slate, auditor and pay in 2026 vote

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Ensign Group, Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Common shares entitled to vote totaled 58,413,971 as of March 18, 2026, with 54,180,430 shares represented in person or by proxy.

Stockholders elected four directors: Barry M. Smith, Swati B. Abbott, Suzanne D. Snapper as Class I directors for three-year terms, and Marivic Uychiat Pison as a Class II director for a one-year term. Each nominee received substantially more votes "for" than "against."

Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables.

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 entitled to vote: 58,413,971 shares Shares present at meeting: 54,180,430 shares Votes for Barry M. Smith: 47,384,709 votes +3 more

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Shares entitled to vote 58,413,971 shares Common stock entitled to vote as of March 18, 2026

Shares present at meeting 54,180,430 shares Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Barry M. Smith 47,384,709 votes Election as Class I director

Votes for Marivic Uychiat Pison 50,643,089 votes Election as Class II director

Auditor ratification votes for 52,936,324 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending December 31, 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 48,558,730 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, named executive officers

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broker non-votes financial

"Votes | Votes | Broker Nominee | For | Against | Abstentions | 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

"The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP 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.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis financial

"including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion"

named executive officers financial

"The compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): May 13, 2026

The Ensign Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-33757

33-0861263

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 127,

San Juan Capistrano,

CA

92675

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (949) 487-9500

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(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			ENSG			Nasdaq Global Select 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.

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of The Ensign Group, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 13, 2026. The number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was 58,413,971. These shares were issued and outstanding as of March 18, 2026, which was the record date for the Annual Meeting. There were present at the Annual Meeting, either in person or by proxy, 54,180,430 shares of the Company’s common stock. The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results of the votes were as follows:

1.The four nominees named below were elected to serve as Class I or Class II directors of the board of directors, as set forth below, to serve until the 2029 and 2027 Annual Meetings, respectively, or until a successor is elected and qualified, and the voting results were as follows:

						Votes						Votes												Broker
Nominee						For						Against						Abstentions						Non-Votes
Class I directors elected for a three-year term
Mr. Barry M. Smith						47,384,709						3,949,163						26,518						2,820,040
Ms. Swati B. Abbott						47,787,180						3,538,300						34,910						2,820,040
Ms. Suzanne D. Snapper						48,569,568						2,763,632						27,190						2,820,040
Class II director elected for a one-year term
Ms. Marivic Uychiat Pison						50,643,089						691,050						26,251						2,820,040

2. The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified, and the voting results were as follows:

Votes For						Votes Against						Abstentions						Broker Non-Votes
52,936,324						1,225,920						18,186						—

3. The compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion, was approved on an advisory basis, and the voting results were as follows:

Votes For						Votes Against						Abstentions						Broker Non-Votes
48,558,730						2,765,660						36,000						2,820,040

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.

						THE ENSIGN GROUP, INC.
Dated: May 18, 2026						/s/ Chad A. Keetch
						Chad A. Keetch
						Chief Investment Officer

FAQ

What was the purpose of The Ensign Group (ENSG) 2026 Annual Meeting?

The 2026 Annual Meeting for The Ensign Group, Inc. focused on electing directors, ratifying the independent auditor, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis. Stockholders voted on board composition, confirmed Deloitte & Touche LLP, and expressed views on named executive officer pay disclosures.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?

At the 2026 Annual Meeting, 58,413,971 common shares were issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote as of March 18, 2026. Of these, 54,180,430 shares were present in person or by proxy, providing a strong quorum for all stockholder votes.

Which directors were elected at Ensign Group’s (ENSG) 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected Barry M. Smith, Swati B. Abbott, and Suzanne D. Snapper as Class I directors for three-year terms, and Marivic Uychiat Pison as a Class II director for a one-year term. Each nominee received significantly more votes for than against.

Did Ensign Group (ENSG) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. Stockholders approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. The vote covered the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, detailed compensation tables, and related narrative, with 48,558,730 votes for, 2,765,660 against, and 36,000 abstentions, plus broker non-votes.

Which audit firm did Ensign Group (ENSG) stockholders ratify for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Ensign Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 52,936,324 votes for, 1,225,920 votes against, and 18,186 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.

What were the vote totals for Ensign Group (ENSG) say-on-pay in 2026?

For the advisory vote on executive compensation, Ensign Group received 48,558,730 votes for, 2,765,660 against, and 36,000 abstentions, with 2,820,040 broker non-votes. This indicates overall stockholder support for the disclosed compensation of named executive officers.

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