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HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ: HPK) investors back directors, pay and auditor at 2026 meeting

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HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 2, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class C directors—Jason A. Edgeworth, Larry C. Oldham, and Daniel Silver—with each receiving over 87 million votes for, except Edgeworth who received 83,836,912 votes for.

Stockholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 82,986,947 votes for, 4,884,646 against, 40,091 abstentions and 11,238,238 broker non-votes. They also approved holding future advisory say-on-pay votes every one year, with 87,519,758 votes for the one-year option. Finally, 98,460,077 votes were cast for ratifying Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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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.
Votes for Jason A. Edgeworth 83,836,912 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Larry C. Oldham 87,753,294 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Daniel Silver 87,081,310 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay approval votes 82,986,947 votes for Advisory vote on executive compensation
One-year frequency votes 87,519,758 votes Frequency of future say-on-pay votes
Auditor ratification votes for 98,460,077 votes Ratification of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. for 2026
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of HighPeak Energy, Inc. was held on June 2, 2026"
Named Executive Officers financial
"approved the compensation of our 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.
say-on-pay votes financial
"approved the one-year frequency of future say-on-pay votes"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. 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.
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.
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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): June 2, 2026
 
 
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
001-39464
84-3533602
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
421 W. 3rd St., Suite 1000
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
     
(817) 850-9200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
☐
Written communication 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-commencements 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 Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock
HPK
The 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.
 
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of HighPeak Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on June 2, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company (i) elected three Class C director nominees to the Board of Directors to serve for a term of three years expiring at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2029 and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until the earlier of death, resignation of removal, (ii) approved the compensation of our Named Executive Officers, (iii) approved the one-year frequency of future say-on-pay votes and (ii) ratified the appointment of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results for each proposal were as follows:
 
1.
To elect the three Class C director nominees to the Board of Directors:
 
 
Votes For
Votes Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Jason A. Edgeworth
83,836,912
4,074,772
11,238,238
Larry C. Oldham
87,753,294
158,390
11,238,238
Daniel Silver
87,081,310
830,374
11,238,238
 
2.
To approve the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers (say-on-pay):
 
Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
82,986,947
4,884,646
40,091
11,238,238
 
3.
To approve the frequency of say-on-pay votes:
 
One Year
Two Years
Three Years
Votes Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
87,519,758
78,545
241,253
72,128
11,238,238
 
4.         To ratify the appointment of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:
 
Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
98,460,077
645,190
44,655
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
HIGHPEAK ENERGY, INC.
  
       
Date: June 2, 2026
      
 
By:
/s/ Steven W. Tholen
  
 
Name:
Steven W. Tholen
  
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
  
 
 
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What did HighPeak Energy (HPK) stockholders decide at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected three Class C directors, approved executive compensation, chose a one-year frequency for future say-on-pay votes, and ratified Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Which directors were elected at HighPeak Energy’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected Jason A. Edgeworth, Larry C. Oldham, and Daniel Silver as Class C directors. Each will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, continuing until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal.

How did HighPeak Energy (HPK) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

Stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, with 82,986,947 votes for, 4,884,646 against, 40,091 abstentions and 11,238,238 broker non-votes. This advisory vote confirms support for the company’s current executive pay program for the latest year.

What frequency of say-on-pay votes did HighPeak Energy stockholders choose?

Stockholders selected a one-year frequency for future advisory say-on-pay votes, with 87,519,758 votes for one year, 78,545 for two years, 241,253 for three years, 72,128 abstentions and 11,238,238 broker non-votes, indicating a preference for annual say-on-pay votes.

Who is HighPeak Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

Stockholders ratified the appointment of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 98,460,077 votes for, 645,190 votes against, and 44,655 abstentions supporting the firm’s continued engagement.

Where is HighPeak Energy, Inc. headquartered and what is its trading symbol?

HighPeak Energy, Inc. is headquartered at 421 W. 3rd St., Suite 1000, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with a telephone number of (817) 850-9200. Its common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol HPK.

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