Giftify annual meeting: directors elected, auditor approved with 11.0M votes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Giftify, Inc. reported results from its annual stockholder meeting held on October 17, 2025. Stockholders elected directors and ratified Weinberg & Company, P.A. as independent registered public accountants for the 2025 fiscal year.

There were 30,517,953 shares outstanding and eligible to vote as of August 25, 2025. A total of 11,018,709 shares (36.11% of eligible shares) were represented. For auditor ratification, votes were 11,018,709 For, 24,608 Against, and 289 Abstain. Director elections included broker non-votes of 12,772,813.

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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): October 17, 2025

GIFTIFY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-42206		45-2482974
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1100 Woodfield Road, Suite 510 Schaumburg, IL		60173
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 506-9680

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		GIFT		The Nasdaq Capital Market LLC

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.

Our 2025 annual meeting of stockholders was held virtually on October 17, 2025. At the annual meeting our stockholders: (a) elected three directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and (b) ratified the Board of Directors’ selection of Weinberg & Company, P.A. as our independent registered public accountants to audit our financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year.

There were 30,517,953 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding and eligible to vote at the annual meeting as of the close of business on August 25, 2025, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting. There were 11,018,709 shares of common stock, or 36.11% of the shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the annual meeting, represented at the meeting either in person or by proxy. The following tables show the votes cast by our stockholders and any abstentions with respect to the matters presented to stockholders for a vote at the meeting. Information is also provided as to broker non-votes. A “broker non-vote” occurs when a stockholder whose shares are held in “street name” in a brokerage account or similar account does not instruct the stockholder’s broker or other nominee in whose name the shares are registered how to vote on a matter as to which brokers and nominees are not permitted to vote without instructions from their client.

Election of Directors

Each of the following nominees were elected as directors by the following vote:

Nominee		Votes For		Votes Withheld
Ketan Thakker		10,972,513		665
Elliot Bohm		10,972,459		665
Kevin Harrington		10,972,536		665
Paul K. Danner		10,971,547		1,665
M. Scot Wingo		10,612,547		665

In addition, there were 12,772,813 broker non-votes with respect to the election of each of the above director nominees.

Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accountants

The appointment of Weinberg & Co., P.A. as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was ratified by the following vote:

		Shares Voted
For			11,018,709
Against			24,608
Abstain			289

There were 12,727,876 broker non-votes on this matter.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 20, 2025	Giftify, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Ketan Thakker
		Ketan Thakker
		President and CEO

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FAQ

What did Giftify (GIFT) stockholders approve at the annual meeting?

Stockholders elected directors and ratified Weinberg & Company, P.A. as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2025.

How many Giftify (GIFT) shares were eligible to vote?

30,517,953 shares of common stock were outstanding and eligible to vote as of August 25, 2025.

What was Giftify's (GIFT) meeting participation rate?

11,018,709 shares were represented, equal to 36.11% of shares outstanding and entitled to vote.

What were the auditor ratification results for Giftify (GIFT)?

Weinberg & Co., P.A. was ratified with 11,018,709 For, 24,608 Against, and 289 Abstain; there were 12,727,876 broker non-votes.

Who were the director nominees listed for election at Giftify (GIFT)?

Nominees listed were Ketan Thakker, Elliot Bohm, Kevin Harrington, Paul K. Danner, and M. Scot Wingo.

Were there broker non-votes in the director elections for Giftify (GIFT)?

Yes. Director elections recorded 12,772,813 broker non-votes.