Immersion Corp holders elect board, back auditor
Immersion Corporation reported the results of its fiscal 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 6, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Immersion Corporation reported the results of its fiscal 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 6, 2026. Stockholders elected five directors — Eric Singer, William Martin, Emily Hoffman, Frederick Wasch and Elias Nader — to serve until the 2026 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, with 23,312,902 shares voting for and 1,161,329 against. In an advisory vote on executive compensation, 8,650,349 shares were cast for approval, 6,574,098 against and 53,856 abstained, with 9,221,299 broker non-votes.
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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 Eric Singer: 13,900,059 shares
Votes for William Martin: 13,302,354 shares
Votes for Emily S. Hoffman: 13,975,900 shares
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Votes for Eric Singer
13,900,059 shares
Director election at 2025 Annual Meeting
Votes for William Martin
13,302,354 shares
Director election at 2025 Annual Meeting
Votes for Emily S. Hoffman
13,975,900 shares
Director election at 2025 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification for votes
23,312,902 shares
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. for FY ending April 30, 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
1,161,329 shares
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C.
Say-on-pay for votes
8,650,349 shares
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay against votes
6,574,098 shares
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
9,221,299 shares
Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, named executive officers, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Shares For | Shares Against | Shares Abstaining | Broker Non-Votes 8,650,349 | 6,574,098 | 53,856 | 9,221,299"
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 BDO USA, 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.
advisory vote financial
"Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
named executive officers financial
"Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its fiscal year 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
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What did Immersion Corporation (IMMR) stockholders decide at the 2025 Annual Meeting?
Immersion Corporation stockholders elected five directors, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, and held an advisory vote approving the compensation of named executive officers by a narrower margin, all as disclosed in the voting results.
Which directors were elected to Immersion Corporation’s (IMMR) board in April 2026?
Stockholders elected Eric Singer, William Martin, Emily Hoffman, Frederick Wasch and Elias Nader to Immersion Corporation’s board. They will serve until the fiscal 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, reflecting continued support for the existing board slate.
How did Immersion Corporation (IMMR) stockholders vote on the company’s auditor?
Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as Immersion Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, with 23,312,902 shares voting for, 1,161,329 against, and 25,371 abstaining, and no broker non-votes recorded on this auditor ratification item.
What were the results of Immersion Corporation’s (IMMR) say-on-pay vote?
In the advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers, 8,650,349 shares voted for approval, 6,574,098 voted against, and 53,856 abstained, with 9,221,299 broker non-votes. This shows stockholder support, though with a meaningful level of opposition to the pay program.
How many broker non-votes occurred at Immersion Corporation’s (IMMR) 2025 Annual Meeting?
Broker non-votes totaled 9,221,299 shares on both the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation. There were no broker non-votes on the auditor ratification proposal, indicating that brokers were permitted to vote discretionary shares on that specific item.
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