Innventure (INV) fixes director listing in 2026 shareholder vote and confirms auditor
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8-K/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Innventure, Inc. filed an amended current report to correct a director name in its previously reported 2026 annual meeting voting results. The filing clarifies that James O. Donnally, not John Hewitt, was the nominee in Proposal 1, with vote totals unchanged.
The company had 82,094,894 common shares, 35,792 Series B preferred shares, and 159,270 Series C preferred shares entitled to vote as of April 20, 2026, and a quorum of 53,906,796 aggregate votes was present. Stockholders elected three Class II directors and ratified the appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026.
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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
Common shares outstanding: 82,094,894 shares
Series B preferred shares: 35,792 shares
Series C preferred shares: 159,270 shares
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Common shares outstanding
82,094,894 shares
Common Stock issued and outstanding as of April 20, 2026
Series B preferred shares
35,792 shares
Series B Preferred Stock outstanding as of April 20, 2026; 0.97 votes per share
Series C preferred shares
159,270 shares
Series C Preferred Stock outstanding as of April 20, 2026; 1.3 votes per share
Votes represented at meeting
53,906,796 votes
Aggregate votes present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum
Votes for Bruce Brown
31,623,445 votes
Votes for election as Class II director under Proposal 1
Votes for James O. Donnally
32,998,141 votes
Votes for corrected director nominee name under Proposal 1
Votes for auditor ratification
53,604,019 votes
Votes for ratifying Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. for fiscal year 2026
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Definitive Proxy Statement, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Explanatory Note This Amendment No. 1..."
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.
Definitive Proxy Statement regulatory
"A description of each matter voted upon... is described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A..."
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
broker non-votes financial
"The voting results were as follows Director Nominee | 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
"To ratify the appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, 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.
quorum regulatory
"representing 53,906,796 votes in aggregate, were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum."
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.
FAQ
What does Innventure (INV) correct in this 8-K/A filing?
Innventure corrects the name of one director nominee in its 2026 annual meeting results. The filing clarifies that James O. Donnally, not John Hewitt, was listed for Proposal 1, while all vote counts and other disclosures remain the same.
How many Innventure (INV) voting securities were outstanding for the 2026 annual meeting?
As of April 20, 2026, Innventure had 82,094,894 common shares, 35,792 Series B preferred shares, and 159,270 Series C preferred shares outstanding. Each class carried different vote weights, and together they represented all voting securities eligible to vote at the 2026 annual meeting.
What quorum was present at Innventure’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting?
Holders representing 53,906,796 aggregate votes were present in person or by proxy at Innventure’s 2026 annual meeting. This total from common and preferred shareholders constituted a quorum, allowing the company to conduct official business and vote on all listed proposals.
Which directors were elected at Innventure’s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Bruce Brown, James O. Donnally, and Catriona Fallon as Class II directors. They will serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, or until their successors are elected and qualify, based on the final vote tallies disclosed in the report.
How did Innventure (INV) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?
Stockholders approved the ratification of Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as Innventure’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 53,604,019 votes for, 50,044 votes against, and 252,733 abstentions, confirming support for the selected auditor for the fiscal year.
What were the vote results for Catriona Fallon’s election to Innventure’s board?
For Catriona Fallon’s election as a Class II director, Innventure reported 35,074,494 votes for, 207,549 votes withheld, and 18,624,753 broker non-votes. These results show she was elected to the board under Proposal 1 for a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.