Gencor Industries (NYSE: GENC) holders back directors, auditor and 3-year say-on-pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gencor Industries held its annual stockholder meeting on April 3, 2026, where all proposals were approved. Holders of Common Stock elected John G. Coburn as director with 5,451,083 votes for, 3,700,489 votes withheld and 1,371,158 broker non-votes.
Holders of Class B Stock unanimously elected Marc G. Elliott, Thomas A. Vecchiolla and Walter A. Ketcham, Jr., each receiving 2,318,857 votes for. Stockholders also ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2026.
Common and Class B stockholders approved holding an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years, with Common Stock casting 9,055,905 votes for the three-year frequency and Class B Stock casting 2,318,857 votes for it. No other business was brought before the meeting.
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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
Common shares entitled to vote: 12,338,845 shares
Class B shares entitled to vote: 2,318,857 shares
Votes for Coburn: 5,451,083 votes
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Common shares entitled to vote
12,338,845 shares
Total Common Stock entitled to vote at the annual meeting
Class B shares entitled to vote
2,318,857 shares
Total Class B Stock entitled to vote at the annual meeting
Votes for Coburn
5,451,083 votes
Common Stock votes for director John G. Coburn
Auditor ratification Common votes for
10,501,736 votes
Common Stock votes for Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.
Auditor ratification Class B votes for
2,318,857 votes
Class B Stock votes for Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.
3-year say-on-pay Common votes
9,055,905 votes
Common Stock votes for three-year advisory compensation frequency
3-year say-on-pay Class B votes
2,318,857 votes
Class B Stock votes for three-year advisory compensation frequency
Key Terms
Class B Stock, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, advisory vote on executive compensation, +1 more
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Class B Stock financial
"The total number of shares entitled to vote at this meeting was 12,338,845 shares of Common Stock and 2,318,857 shares of Class B Stock"
Class B stock is a type of company share that usually carries different voting or economic rights than the more common Class A shares — for example, fewer votes per share or different dividend rules. Investors care because those differences affect control and potential returns: it’s like owning a cheaper seat at an event that gives less say over what happens, so Class B shares can trade at different prices and influence how much sway a shareholder has over company decisions.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The ratification of the selection of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C., as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2026."
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.
broker non-votes financial
"John G. Coburn | | 5,451,083 | | 3,700,489 | | 1,371,158"
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.
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"The Approval of 3 Years as the Frequency of Holding an Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On April 3, 2026, at an Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the following were approved"
FAQ
What did Gencor Industries (GENC) stockholders approve at the April 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved all proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification and say-on-pay frequency. Common and Class B holders elected all nominated directors, ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. as auditor, and chose a three-year schedule for advisory votes on executive compensation.
Which directors were elected by Gencor Industries (GENC) stockholders in 2026?
Common Stock holders elected John G. Coburn. Class B Stock holders elected Marc G. Elliott, Thomas A. Vecchiolla and Walter A. Ketcham, Jr. All nominees received sufficient votes and were duly elected according to the reported tabulation of proxies at the annual meeting.
How did Gencor Industries (GENC) stockholders vote on the independent auditor for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending September 30, 2026. Common Stock cast 10,501,736 votes for, 16,730 against and 4,264 abstentions, while Class B Stock cast 2,318,857 votes for and none against or abstaining.
What say-on-pay frequency did Gencor Industries (GENC) stockholders choose?
Stockholders approved holding an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years. Common Stock contributed 9,055,905 votes for the three-year option, with limited opposition and abstentions, while Class B Stock voted 2,318,857 shares in favor and none against or abstaining.
What were the vote results for Gencor director John G. Coburn?
For the Common Stock director seat, John G. Coburn received 5,451,083 votes for, 3,700,489 votes abstained or withheld and 1,371,158 broker non-votes. This support level was sufficient for his election under the company’s reported voting results.