Kopin holders back amended 2020 equity plan
Kopin Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kopin Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which increases the shares available for issuance under the plan and extends its term. They also elected five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026, and approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Equity plan votes for: 68,660,986 votes
Equity plan votes against: 849,750 votes
Auditor ratification votes for: 112,844,182 votes
+2 more
5 metrics
Equity plan votes for
68,660,986 votes
Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan approval
Equity plan votes against
849,750 votes
Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan approval
Auditor ratification votes for
112,844,182 votes
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. for fiscal year ending December 26, 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
68,891,995 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Director Michael Murray votes for
69,720,247 votes
Election to board with term expiring at 2027 Annual Meeting
Key Terms
Equity Incentive Plan, Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, named executive officers, +1 more
5 terms
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"approved an amendment and restatement (the “Amendment”) of the Kopin Corporation 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes 68,660,986"
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
"ratify the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the 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.
named executive officers financial
"APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF 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.
advisory vote financial
"An advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved"
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.
FAQ
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What changes were made to Kopin’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (KOPN)?
Shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of Kopin’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan that increases the number of shares available for issuance and extends the plan’s term, aligning long-term equity incentives with future periods of company performance.
Which directors were elected at Kopin’s 2026 annual meeting (KOPN)?
Shareholders elected Jill J. Avery, Michael Murray, David Nieuwsma, Margaret Seif and Paul V. Walsh Jr. as directors, each to serve until Kopin’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.
What were the key governance items on Kopin’s (KOPN) 2026 meeting agenda?
Key items included electing five directors, approving changes to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, ratifying BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026, and holding an advisory vote on the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
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