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Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) reports 2026 shareholder meeting voting outcomes

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Global Water Resources, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with vote totals for each nominee ranging from about 18.8 million to 19.1 million shares in favor, plus broker non-votes.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 24,784,691 votes in favor and very few votes against or abstaining. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 19,038,451 votes for, 777,639 against, 41,873 abstentions, and 5,000,191 broker non-votes.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Highest director votes for 19,073,276 votes Votes for director nominee David Rousseau at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director slate 5,000,191 shares Broker non-votes for each director election proposal
Auditor ratification for votes 24,784,691 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against votes 48,943 votes Votes against ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP
Say-on-pay for votes 19,038,451 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay against votes 777,639 votes Votes against advisory approval of executive compensation
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Withheld | 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
"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP 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.
advisory basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers"
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.
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): May 14, 2026
 
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3775690-0632193
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
21410 N. 19th Avenue #220
Phoenix,Arizona85027
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 360-7775
Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instruction A.2 below):
☐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 classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareGWRSThe 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.
On May 14, 2026, Global Water Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders (i) elected seven directors, each to hold office for a term to expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with each director to hold office until his or her successor is duly elected or until his or her earlier resignation or removal, (ii) ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and (iii) approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Each of these proposals is described in more detail in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.
The matters voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting and the results of the votes are as follows:
Proposal One — Election of Directors.
Votes ForVotes WithheldBroker Non-Votes
Ron L. Fleming18,859,704998,2595,000,191
Richard M. Alexander19,014,243843,7205,000,191
Andrew M. Cohn18,912,938945,0255,000,191
Brett Huckelbridge18,816,6741,041,2895,000,191
Jonathan L. Levine18,909,892948,0715,000,191
David Rousseau19,073,276784,6875,000,191
Christa Steele18,951,969905,9945,000,191
Proposal Two — Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
24,784,69148,94324,5200
Proposal Three — Advisory Vote to Approve The Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
19,038,451777,63941,8735,000,191


Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
   
104  Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)



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.
 
  GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
  
Date: May 18, 2026 /s/ Michael J. Liebman
  Michael J. Liebman
  Chief Financial Officer


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FAQ

What did Global Water Resources (GWRS) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected seven directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. Each proposal received strong support based on the disclosed vote totals.

Were all Global Water Resources (GWRS) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. All seven nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each director received between 18,816,674 and 19,073,276 votes for, with smaller numbers of votes withheld and 5,000,191 broker non-votes for each nominee.

How did Global Water Resources (GWRS) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?

Stockholders overwhelmingly ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 24,784,691 votes for, 48,943 against, and 24,520 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this proposal.

What were the results of the Global Water Resources (GWRS) say-on-pay vote in 2026?

Stockholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis, with 19,038,451 votes for, 777,639 votes against, 41,873 abstentions, and 5,000,191 broker non-votes. This indicates general support for the company’s executive pay program.

How many broker non-votes were recorded at the Global Water Resources (GWRS) 2026 meeting?

The disclosed broker non-votes totaled 5,000,191 shares on the director elections and the advisory say-on-pay proposal. There were zero broker non-votes reported on the auditor ratification proposal, which typically is considered routine for brokerage voting purposes.

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