ImmunityBio (IBRX) re-elects full board, ratifies Deloitte as 2026 auditor
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ImmunityBio, Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2026. Of 1,047,345,861 common shares outstanding as of April 13, 2026, 885,167,059 shares were represented, about 85% of eligible shares, establishing a quorum.
Stockholders re-elected nine directors, including Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D., Cheryl L. Cohen, and seven other nominees, each to a one-year term ending at the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 882,420,139 votes in favor.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding: 1,047,345,861 shares
Shares represented: 885,167,059 shares
Meeting participation: approximately 85%
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8 metrics
Shares outstanding
1,047,345,861 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 13, 2026
Shares represented
885,167,059 shares
Common stock represented at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Meeting participation
approximately 85%
Percentage of outstanding common shares represented at the meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
882,420,139 votes
Votes for Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor
Auditor ratification votes against
1,675,960 votes
Votes against Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor
Patrick Soon-Shiong votes for
714,631,732 votes
Votes for director nominee Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D.
Bruce Wendel votes for
732,149,734 votes
Votes for director nominee Bruce Wendel
Broker non-votes on directors
151,521,174 votes
Broker non-votes recorded on each director election
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."
quorum financial
"constituting (i) a quorum under the Company’s bylaws"
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.
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"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.
Emerging growth company financial
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"
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
Were all ImmunityBio (IBRX) director nominees re-elected in 2026?
Yes, all nine director nominees were re-elected. The slate included Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D., Cheryl L. Cohen, Richard Adcock, Michael D. Blaszyk, Wesley Clark, Linda Maxwell, M.D., Christobel Selecky, Barry J. Simon, M.D., and Bruce Wendel, each to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or earlier departure.
What level of support did Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D. receive in the ImmunityBio (IBRX) director vote?
Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D. received 714,631,732 votes for his re-election and 19,014,153 votes withheld. There were also 151,521,174 broker non-votes on his election, reflecting shares present but not voting on this particular director proposal.
Which ImmunityBio (IBRX) director nominee received the highest number of votes for re-election?
Bruce Wendel received the highest number of votes for re-election, with 732,149,734 votes for and 1,496,151 votes withheld. There were also 151,521,174 broker non-votes recorded on his election proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.