Fractyl Health (NASDAQ: GUTS) 2026 meeting backs board and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Fractyl Health, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders elected three Class II directors and ratified the company’s independent auditor. Ian Sheffield, Marc Elia, and Clive Meanwell were elected to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting.
Of 158,648,963 common shares outstanding as of April 17, 2026, 112,236,206 were represented at the meeting, reflecting approximately 70.7% of the voting power. Shareholders also approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Shares outstanding: 158,648,963 shares
Shares represented: 112,236,206 shares
Voting power represented: 70.7%
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7 metrics
Shares outstanding
158,648,963 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 17, 2026
Shares represented
112,236,206 shares
Represented at 2026 Annual Meeting
Voting power represented
70.7%
Percentage of common stock entitled to vote at meeting
Votes for auditor
107,931,959 votes
For ratification of Ernst & Young LLP
Votes for Ian Sheffield
73,761,318 for; 464,966 withheld
Election as Class II director
Votes for Marc Elia
65,196,683 for; 9,029,601 withheld
Election as Class II director
Votes for Clive Meanwell
63,701,054 for; 10,525,230 withheld
Election as Class II director
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On June 10, 2026, Fractyl Health, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders."
broker non-vote financial
"Director Nominee | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Vote Marc Elia | 65,196,683 | 9,029,601 | 38,009,922"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
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.
proxy statement regulatory
"each of which were described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026"
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
FAQ
Who was elected to Fractyl Health (GUTS) Class II board seats in 2026?
Marc Elia, Clive Meanwell, M.B., Ch.B., M.D., and Ian Sheffield were elected as Class II directors for three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Each will serve until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier departure.
What were the vote totals on Fractyl Health’s 2026 auditor ratification proposal?
The proposal to ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm received 107,931,959 votes for, 189,715 against, and 4,114,532 abstentions. Based on these votes, the auditor ratification proposal was approved by shareholders.