Innventure (INV) shareholders elect directors and ratify 2026 auditor at annual meeting
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Innventure, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As of the April 20, 2026 record date, there were 82,094,894 shares of Common Stock, 35,792 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, and 159,270 shares of Series C Preferred Stock entitled to vote.
Stockholders representing 53,906,796 votes were present in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum. Three Class II director nominees—Bruce Brown, John Hewitt, and Catriona Fallon—were elected for three-year terms, and stockholders ratified Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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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
Common Stock outstanding: 82,094,894 shares
Series B Preferred outstanding: 35,792 shares
Series C Preferred outstanding: 159,270 shares
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Common Stock outstanding
82,094,894 shares
Entitled to one vote per share as of April 20, 2026 record date
Series B Preferred outstanding
35,792 shares
Each share entitled to 0.97 votes as of April 20, 2026
Series C Preferred outstanding
159,270 shares
Each share entitled to 1.3 votes as of April 20, 2026
Votes represented at meeting
53,906,796 votes
Votes present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum
Votes for Catriona Fallon
35,074,494 votes
Election as Class II director; 207,549 withheld, 18,624,753 broker non-votes
Auditor ratification for votes
53,604,019 votes
Votes for ratifying Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as 2026 auditor
Auditor ratification against
50,044 votes
Votes against ratifying Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. for fiscal 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions
252,733 votes
Abstentions on ratification of Withum Smith+Brown, P.C.
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, record date, +1 more
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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
"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 regulatory
"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.
record date financial
"At the close of business on April 20, 2026, the record date for the 2026 Annual Meeting"
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.
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 did Innventure, Inc. (INV) announce in this Form 8-K?
Innventure, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected three Class II directors and ratified Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
How many Innventure (INV) voting securities were outstanding on the 2026 record date?
On April 20, 2026, Innventure had 82,094,894 Common Stock shares, 35,792 Series B Preferred shares, and 159,270 Series C Preferred shares outstanding, each with specified voting power. These securities collectively represented all voting securities entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Did Innventure (INV) have a quorum at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, Innventure achieved a quorum at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Holders of Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred Stock representing 53,906,796 votes were present in person or by proxy, satisfying the quorum requirement for conducting business.
Who was elected to Innventure’s (INV) board as Class II directors in 2026?
Stockholders elected Bruce Brown, John Hewitt, and Catriona Fallon as Class II directors. Each will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualifies, based on majority support in the director elections.
What were the vote totals for Innventure (INV) director nominee Catriona Fallon?
For director nominee Catriona Fallon, stockholders cast 35,074,494 votes for, 207,549 votes withheld, and 18,624,753 broker non-votes. These results indicate strong support among votes cast for her election to Innventure’s board as a Class II director.
Which accounting firm did Innventure (INV) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Withum Smith+Brown, P.C. as Innventure’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totals were 53,604,019 for, 50,044 against, and 252,733 abstentions, indicating broad approval of the firm’s appointment.