Evolus (EOLS) shareholders approve directors, auditor and say-on-pay at 2026 meeting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evolus, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected Brady Stewart and Vikram Malik as Class II directors, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with Stewart receiving 38,479,626 votes for and Malik 21,310,653 votes for.

Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 51,230,324 votes for. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 39,350,651 votes for and 336,958 against.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

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

Votes for Brady Stewart: 38,479,626 votes Votes for Vikram Malik: 21,310,653 votes Auditor ratification votes for: 51,230,324 votes +3 more

6 metrics

Votes for Brady Stewart 38,479,626 votes Election as Class II director, term expiring 2029

Votes for Vikram Malik 21,310,653 votes Election as Class II director, term expiring 2029

Auditor ratification votes for 51,230,324 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 63,992 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP

Say-on-pay votes for 39,350,651 votes Advisory approval of named executive officers’ compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 336,958 votes Advisory approval of named executive officers’ compensation

Key Terms

broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, named executive officers

4 terms

broker non-vote financial

"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote 39,350,651 | 336,958 | 441,629 | 11,183,774"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified 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

"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

named executive officers financial

"the compensation of 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.

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06/12/2026 - 04:19 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 11, 2026

EVOLUS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38381

46-1385614

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

520 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1200

Newport Beach, California 92660

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(949) 284-4555

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share	EOLS	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global 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 June 11, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company voted on three proposals, as further described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026.

The results for each matter voted on by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting were as follows:

Proposal 1: The stockholders of the Company elected each of Brady Stewart and Vikram Malik as Class II directors for a three-year term ending at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2029 and until each of their successors has been duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to the election of the Class II Directors were as follows:


Nominee	Term Expiring	For	Withhold	Broker Non-Vote
Brady Stewart	2029	38,479,626	1,662,228	11,183,774
Vikram Malik	2029	21,310,653	18,831,201	11,183,774

Proposal 2: The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to such ratification were as follows:


For	Against	Abstain
51,230,324	63,992	18,696

Proposal 3: The stockholders of the Company approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to the approval, on an advisory basis of the Company's named executive officers were as follows:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Vote
39,350,651	336,958	441,629	11,183,774

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.


			Evolus, Inc.

Dated: June 12, 2026			/s/ David Moatazedi
			David Moatazedi
			President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Evolus (EOLS) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Evolus stockholders elected two Class II directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. The meeting reflected broad support for the board’s nominees, the company’s auditor, and its pay practices.

Which directors were elected at Evolus (EOLS) 2026 annual meeting and for how long?

Stockholders elected Brady Stewart and Vikram Malik as Class II directors for terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Each will serve until that meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified, or earlier death, resignation, or removal under the company’s governance rules.

How did Evolus (EOLS) stockholders vote on the company’s auditor for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Evolus’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 51,230,324 votes for, 63,992 against, and 18,696 abstentions, indicating strong support for retaining the current audit firm.

Was Evolus (EOLS) executive compensation approved by stockholders in 2026?

Yes. On an advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of Evolus’s named executive officers. The say-on-pay proposal received 39,350,651 votes for, 336,958 against, 441,629 abstentions, and 11,183,774 broker non-votes, signaling broad but non-binding support for current pay practices.

What were the vote results for Evolus (EOLS) director nominee Brady Stewart?

For director nominee Brady Stewart, stockholders cast 38,479,626 votes for election and 1,662,228 votes withheld, with 11,183,774 broker non-votes. These results were sufficient to elect Stewart as a Class II director for a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.

How close was the vote for Evolus (EOLS) director nominee Vikram Malik?

Director nominee Vikram Malik received 21,310,653 votes for and 18,831,201 votes withheld, plus 11,183,774 broker non-votes. Although support was narrower than for the other nominee, these results were still sufficient to elect Malik as a Class II director through the 2029 annual meeting.

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