Firefly Aerospace (FLY) investors reelect directors and ratify Grant Thornton

Q: Which directors were elected at Firefly Aerospace’s June 4, 2026 annual meeting?

Jason Kim and Kevin McAllister were elected as directors. Jason Kim received 90,751,983 votes for and 6,123,118 withheld. Kevin McAllister received 88,953,164 votes for and 7,921,937 withheld, plus 21,518,588 broker non-votes for each nominee.

Q: What is the length of the new director terms at Firefly Aerospace?

Each elected director will serve a three-year term. Jason Kim and Kevin McAllister are set to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and continue until their respective successors are elected and qualified or they leave the board earlier.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 4, 2026. Shareholders voted on director elections and the company’s auditor.

Jason Kim received 90,751,983 votes for and 6,123,118 withheld, while Kevin McAllister received 88,953,164 votes for and 7,921,937 withheld. Both were elected to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, continuing until successors are elected and qualified.

Stockholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as Firefly’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 118,104,954 votes for, 240,804 against, and 47,931 abstentions.

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 Jason Kim: 90,751,983 votes Votes withheld for Jason Kim: 6,123,118 votes Votes for Kevin McAllister: 88,953,164 votes +5 more

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Votes for Jason Kim 90,751,983 votes Director election at annual meeting on June 4, 2026

Votes withheld for Jason Kim 6,123,118 votes Director election at annual meeting on June 4, 2026

Votes for Kevin McAllister 88,953,164 votes Director election at annual meeting on June 4, 2026

Votes withheld for Kevin McAllister 7,921,937 votes Director election at annual meeting on June 4, 2026

Broker non-votes on director elections 21,518,588 votes Director elections at the annual meeting

Votes to ratify Grant Thornton 118,104,954 votes Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Votes against Grant Thornton 240,804 votes Auditor ratification proposal

Abstentions on Grant Thornton ratification 47,931 votes Auditor ratification proposal

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, annual meeting of stockholders

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broker non-votes financial

"For each director nominee, voting results included broker non-votes of 21,518,588."

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

"Stockholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the 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

"The registrant is identified as an emerging growth company under Rule 12b-2."

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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 4, 2026."

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06/05/2026 - 04:28 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 04, 2026

     

Firefly Aerospace Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-42789	81-5194980
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2203 Scottsdale Drive
Leander, Texas		78641
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

      Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 512 893-5570

     

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 each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	FLY	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 4, 2026. The matters voted upon by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting and the voting results for each proposal are set forth below. Voting results are, when applicable, reported by rounding fractional share voting down to the nearest round number.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors


Name of Director Nominee	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Jason Kim	90,751,983	6,123,118	21,518,588
Kevin McAllister	88,953,164	7,921,937	21,518,588

Each director nominee was duly elected to serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualified, subject to earlier death, resignation or removal.

Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
118,104,954	240,804	47,931	—

The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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.



	FIREFLY AEROSPACE INC.

Date: June 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Darren Ma
		Darren Ma
		Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Firefly Aerospace (FLY) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification. They elected Jason Kim and Kevin McAllister to three-year board terms and approved Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Which directors were elected at Firefly Aerospace’s June 4, 2026 annual meeting?

Jason Kim and Kevin McAllister were elected as directors. Jason Kim received 90,751,983 votes for and 6,123,118 withheld. Kevin McAllister received 88,953,164 votes for and 7,921,937 withheld, plus 21,518,588 broker non-votes for each nominee.

How did Firefly Aerospace (FLY) shareholders vote on the company’s auditor?

Shareholders strongly supported retaining Grant Thornton LLP. The ratification received 118,104,954 votes for, 240,804 against, and 47,931 abstentions to confirm Grant Thornton as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

What is the length of the new director terms at Firefly Aerospace?

Each elected director will serve a three-year term. Jason Kim and Kevin McAllister are set to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and continue until their respective successors are elected and qualified or they leave the board earlier.

What are broker non-votes in Firefly Aerospace’s 2026 shareholder meeting results?

Broker non-votes are shares present but not voted on a proposal. For the director elections, there were 21,518,588 broker non-votes, meaning those shares were counted for quorum but did not support or oppose the nominees.

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