Harvard Apparatus (HRGN) investors approve board, auditor and say-on-pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class I Directors — Junli (Jerry) He, James Shmerling, and Mao Zhang — each for a one-year term ending at the 2027 annual meeting.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 14,077,329 votes for. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 12,467,264 votes for.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
Key Figures
Votes for Junli (Jerry) He: 12,802,162 votes
Votes for James Shmerling: 10,725,274 votes
Votes for Mao Zhang: 12,804,230 votes
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Votes for Junli (Jerry) He
12,802,162 votes
Election as Class I Director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for James Shmerling
10,725,274 votes
Election as Class I Director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Mao Zhang
12,804,230 votes
Election as Class I Director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
14,077,329 votes
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Votes for say-on-pay
12,467,264 votes
Non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory vote, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | | Votes Withheld | | Broker Non-Votes Junli (Jerry) He | | 12,802,162 | | 859,270 | | 1,274,478"
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
"ratification of the appointment of CBIZ CPAs 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.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"Approval, by Non-Binding Advisory Vote, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or the Annual Meeting"
Class I Directors financial
"three Director Nominees as Class I Directors, each nominated by the Board of Directors"
Class I directors are the subset of a company’s board whose terms expire at a specific annual meeting under a staggered election system that divides directors into multiple groups with different re-election years. For investors this matters because staggered classes slow how quickly shareholders can replace the board, affecting takeover risk, governance change and the pace of corporate decisions — like rotating only part of a team instead of swapping everyone at once.
FAQ
Which directors were elected at Harvard Apparatus (HRGN)’s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Junli (Jerry) He, James Shmerling, and Mao Zhang as Class I Directors. Each will serve a one-year term, continuing until the 2027 annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified or earlier resignation or removal.
What were the vote totals for Harvard Apparatus (HRGN) director Junli (Jerry) He?
For Junli (Jerry) He’s election as a Class I Director, stockholders cast 12,802,162 votes for and 859,270 votes withheld, with 1,274,478 broker non-votes. Directors were elected by plurality, so votes against were not applicable in this election format.
What were the vote results for director Mao Zhang at Harvard Apparatus (HRGN)?
For Mao Zhang’s election as a Class I Director, shareholders cast 12,804,230 votes for and 857,202 votes withheld, with 1,274,478 broker non-votes. As with other directors, the election used a plurality standard with votes for or withheld only.