Fold Holdings (NASDAQ: FLD) investors re-elect directors and ratify CBIZ CPAs
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Fold Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 19, 2026. Stockholders elected Class I directors Bracebridge H. Young, Jr. and Andrew Hohns to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with Young receiving 24,556,161 votes for and 494,551 withheld, and Hohns receiving 24,699,618 votes for and 351,094 withheld, plus 7,633,676 broker non-votes for each. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 31,065,214 votes for, 1,503,845 against, and 115,329 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Bracebridge H. Young, Jr.: 24,556,161 votes
Votes for Andrew Hohns: 24,699,618 votes
Broker non-votes on director elections: 7,633,676 votes
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Votes for Bracebridge H. Young, Jr.
24,556,161 votes
Director election at Annual Meeting on May 19, 2026
Votes for Andrew Hohns
24,699,618 votes
Director election at Annual Meeting on May 19, 2026
Broker non-votes on director elections
7,633,676 votes
Applies to each Class I director nominee
Votes for auditor ratification
31,065,214 votes
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
1,503,845 votes
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Abstentions on auditor ratification
115,329 votes
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On May 19, 2026, Fold Holdings, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
broker non-votes financial
"Both of the director nominees were elected as follows ... 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
"To ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. 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.
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 Fold Holdings, Inc. (FLD) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders re-elected two Class I directors and ratified the external auditor. Bracebridge H. Young, Jr. and Andrew Hohns were elected, and CBIZ CPAs P.C. was approved for the 2026 fiscal year audit.
Who was elected to Fold Holdings, Inc. (FLD) board of directors in 2026?
Bracebridge H. Young, Jr. and Andrew Hohns were elected as Class I directors. They will serve until the 2029 annual meeting, subject to earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal.
What were the vote totals for Fold Holdings, Inc. (FLD) director elections?
Bracebridge H. Young, Jr. received 24,556,161 votes for and 494,551 withheld. Andrew Hohns received 24,699,618 votes for and 351,094 withheld, with 7,633,676 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Which auditor did Fold Holdings, Inc. (FLD) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification applies to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, covering Fold Holdings, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements.
How did Fold Holdings, Inc. (FLD) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification?
For the CBIZ CPAs P.C. ratification, 31,065,214 votes were cast for, 1,503,845 against, and 115,329 abstained. These results indicate strong overall support for the company’s chosen independent auditor.