Harte Hanks investors back board, pay and auditor
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Harte Hanks, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders elected four director nominees, with support levels generally around 5.0 million votes "for" and approximately 0.2 million "withheld," plus 394,667 broker non-votes for each nominee.
Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 4,875,115 votes for, 246,517 against, 1,536 abstentions, and 394,667 broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the selection of Wolf & Company P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,506,650 votes for, 7,581 against and 3,604 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 Genni Combes: 4,892,543 votes
Votes for John H. Griffin, Jr.: 4,887,154 votes
Votes for Bradley Radoff: 5,074,650 votes
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Votes for Genni Combes
4,892,543 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting; 230,625 withheld, 394,667 broker non-votes
Votes for John H. Griffin, Jr.
4,887,154 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting; 236,014 withheld, 394,667 broker non-votes
Votes for Bradley Radoff
5,074,650 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting; 48,518 withheld, 394,667 broker non-votes
Votes for Elizabeth Ross
5,060,960 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting; 62,208 withheld, 394,667 broker non-votes
Say-on-pay votes for
4,875,115 votes
Non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation; 246,517 against, 1,536 abstain, 394,667 broker non-votes
Auditor ratification votes for
5,506,650 votes
Ratification of Wolf & Company P.C. for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; 7,581 against, 3,604 abstain
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, ratification
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominees | For | Withhold | 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"To approve (on a non-binding advisory basis) the compensation of our 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 selection of Wolf & Company P.C. as Harte Hanks’ 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.
ratification financial
"To consider and vote upon the ratification of the selection of Wolf & Company P.C."
FAQ
What did Harte Hanks (HHS) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected four directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Wolf & Company P.C. as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, reflecting broad support across all three proposals.
Were Harte Hanks (HHS) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All four board nominees received strong support, each with roughly 4.9–5.1 million votes in favor and about 0.05–0.24 million votes withheld, plus 394,667 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee on the director election item.
What were the vote totals for Harte Hanks (HHS) auditor ratification?
The ratification of Wolf & Company P.C. received 5,506,650 votes for, 7,581 votes against, and 3,604 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this proposal concerning the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Did broker non-votes affect any Harte Hanks (HHS) 2026 meeting items?
Yes. For director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, there were 394,667 broker non-votes. These represent shares present but not voting on those specific items, which still passed with comfortable margins based on votes cast.
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