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Erasca (NASDAQ: ERAS) investors back board slate and KPMG auditor

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Erasca, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 26, 2026. As of the April 27, 2026 record date, 310,965,971 shares were entitled to vote, and 266,073,906 shares were represented in person or by proxy, establishing a strong quorum.

Stockholders elected three Class II directors—Alexander W. Casdin, Julie Hambleton, M.D., and Michael D. Varney, Ph.D.—to three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Votes for these nominees ranged from 219,569,944 to 223,863,013, with 25,593,152 to 29,886,221 withheld and 16,617,741 broker non-votes.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Erasca’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with no broker non-votes recorded for this proposal.

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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 entitled to vote 310,965,971 shares Common stock as of April 27, 2026 record date
Shares represented at meeting 266,073,906 shares Present in person or by proxy at June 26, 2026 meeting
Votes for highest-supported director 223,863,013 votes For election of Michael D. Varney, Ph.D. as Class II director
Votes withheld (lowest for total) 25,593,152 votes Votes withheld for Michael D. Varney, Ph.D. director election
Broker non-votes on director elections 16,617,741 votes Broker non-votes for each Class II director proposal
Broker non-votes on auditor ratification 0 broker non-votes Ratification of KPMG LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
record date financial
"As of the close of business on April 27, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non Votes | 16,617,741"
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
"Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
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"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
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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): June 26, 2026

 

 

Erasca, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-40602

83-1217027

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

3115 Merryfield Row

Suite 300

 

San Diego, California

 

92121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (858) 465-6511

 

 

(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, $0.0001 par value per share

 

ERAS

 

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.

 

On June 26, 2026, Erasca, Inc. (the Company) held its annual meeting of stockholders (the Annual Meeting). As of the close of business on April 27, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 310,965,971 shares of common stock entitled to vote, of which there were 266,073,906 shares present at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders voted on two matters as described briefly below and in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement dated April 28, 2026. The voting results were as follows:

 

Election of three Class II Directors for a term of three years expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders

 

Alexander W. Casdin

For

219,569,944

Withheld

29,886,221

Broker Non Votes

16,617,741

Julie Hambleton, M.D.

For

223,847,177

Withheld

25,608,988

Broker Non Votes

16,617,741

Michael D. Varney, Ph.D.

For

223,863,013

Withheld

25,593,152

Broker Non Votes

   16,617,741

 

The three nominees for Class II Director were elected.

 

Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

 

For

264,569,118

Withheld

1,434,485

Against

70,303

 

There were 0 broker non-votes for this proposal.

 

The appointment of KPMG LLP was ratified.

 


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.

 

 

 

Erasca, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 30, 2026

By:

/s/ Ebun Garner

 

 

 

Ebun Garner, Chief Legal Officer

 


FAQ

What did Erasca (ERAS) stockholders vote on at the June 26, 2026 annual meeting?

Erasca stockholders voted on two main items: electing three Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Were Erasca (ERAS) directors re-elected at the 2026 annual stockholder meeting?

Yes. Alexander W. Casdin, Julie Hambleton, M.D., and Michael D. Varney, Ph.D. were elected as Class II directors. They each received over 219 million votes for, with between about 25.6 million and 29.9 million votes withheld, plus 16,617,741 broker non-votes.

How many Erasca (ERAS) shares were entitled to vote and present at the 2026 annual meeting?

There were 310,965,971 Erasca common shares entitled to vote as of the April 27, 2026 record date. At the annual meeting, 266,073,906 shares were represented in person or by proxy, indicating a high level of stockholder participation in the voting process.

Did Erasca (ERAS) stockholders ratify KPMG as the 2026 independent auditor?

Yes. Stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Erasca’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The filing notes there were zero broker non-votes on this auditor ratification proposal, indicating clear voting instructions.

What is the term length for the Class II directors elected at Erasca’s 2026 meeting?

The three Class II directors elected at Erasca’s 2026 annual meeting will serve three-year terms. Their terms are scheduled to expire at the company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, consistent with Erasca’s classified board structure dividing directors into separate classes.

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