Hudson Technologies (HDSN) shareholders back directors, pay and 2026 auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hudson Technologies, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 10, 2026. Shareholders elected Loan N. Mansy, Richard Parrillo, Eric A. Prouty and Alan Sheriff as directors, each receiving over 23.2 million votes in favor.
Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 20,945,349 votes for, 3,797,718 against and 159,320 abstentions. In addition, they ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 29,468,060 votes for, 831,926 against and 28,685 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Loan N. Mansy: 23,249,145 votes
Votes for executive compensation: 20,945,349 votes
Votes against executive compensation: 3,797,718 votes
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Votes for Loan N. Mansy
23,249,145 votes
Director election at June 10, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for executive compensation
20,945,349 votes
Non-binding advisory say-on-pay approval
Votes against executive compensation
3,797,718 votes
Non-binding advisory say-on-pay proposal
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
5,426,284 votes
Executive compensation advisory vote
Votes for auditor ratification
29,468,060 votes
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
831,926 votes
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C.
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"The votes cast by shareholders with respect to the election of directors were as follows"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
FAQ
Which directors were elected at Hudson Technologies (HDSN) 2026 annual meeting?
Four directors were elected at the 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders chose Loan N. Mansy, Richard Parrillo, Eric A. Prouty and Alan Sheriff, each receiving more than 23.2 million votes “For,” with additional votes withheld and broker non-votes reported for each director.
Was BDO USA, P.C. ratified as Hudson Technologies (HDSN) auditor for 2026?
Yes, shareholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification received 29,468,060 votes “For,” 831,926 votes “Against,” and 28,685 abstentions, with no broker non-votes, covering the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 for Hudson Technologies.