Hyperfine (HYPR) shareholders reelect board and ratify Grant Thornton as 2026 auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hyperfine, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Holders of 44,587,577 Class A shares and 15,055,288 Class B shares were present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 89.89% of the voting power, which constituted a quorum. Stockholders had one vote per Class A share and 20 votes per Class B share as of the March 25, 2026 record date.
All five nominated directors—Daniel J. Wolterman, Maria Sainz, John Dahldorf, Ruth Fattori, and Jonathan M. Rothberg, Ph.D.—were reelected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving over 314 million votes in favor and around 1 million or fewer votes against, with broker non-votes of 29,991,466 for each nominee. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 341,824,976 votes for, 3,658,781 against, and 209,580 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
Class A shares present: 44,587,577 shares
Class B shares present: 15,055,288 shares
Voting power represented: 89.89%
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Class A shares present
44,587,577 shares
Present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Class B shares present
15,055,288 shares
Present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Voting power represented
89.89%
Of common stock voting power at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Grant Thornton
341,824,976 votes
Ratification as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Votes against Grant Thornton
3,658,781 votes
Ratification proposal at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Jonathan M. Rothberg
315,051,080 votes
Reelection to board until 2027 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
29,991,466 votes
Recorded for each board nominee at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
emerging growth company, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum, +1 more
5 terms
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
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.
broker non-votes financial
"Votes Abstained | | | Broker Non-Votes | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel J. Wolterman"
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
"The appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
quorum regulatory
"which represented approximately 89.89% of the voting power ... which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business."
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
record date regulatory
"Stockholders were entitled to one vote for each share ... held as of the close of business on March 25, 2026 (the “Record Date”)"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
What did Hyperfine (HYPR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Hyperfine stockholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification. Five directors were reelected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, and Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
What was the voting quorum at Hyperfine’s 2026 annual meeting?
The quorum represented approximately 89.89% of voting power. This came from 44,587,577 Class A shares and 15,055,288 Class B shares present in person or by proxy, based on the shares issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote as of March 25, 2026.
Were Hyperfine’s director nominees reelected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all five nominees were reelected. Each of Daniel J. Wolterman, Maria Sainz, John Dahldorf, Ruth Fattori, and Jonathan M. Rothberg, Ph.D. received more than 314 million votes for and around 1 million or fewer votes against, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Who is Hyperfine’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?
Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as Hyperfine’s independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification received 341,824,976 votes for, 3,658,781 votes against, and 209,580 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.
What was the record date for voting at Hyperfine’s 2026 annual meeting?
The record date was March 25, 2026. Stockholders who held Class A or Class B common stock at the close of business on that date were entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting according to the stated voting rights.