Katapult Holdings (KPLT) investors back director, auditor and pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Katapult Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on April 30, 2026. Stockholders elected Class II director Derek Medlin to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. A quorum was present, with 3,544,589 shares represented, or about 80.51% of the 4,402,543 shares entitled to vote as of March 16, 2026.
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
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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
Shares entitled to vote: 4,402,543 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 3,544,589 shares
Votes for Derek Medlin: 2,608,581 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
4,402,543 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 16, 2026
Shares represented at meeting
3,544,589 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at April 30, 2026 annual meeting (~80.51%)
Votes for Derek Medlin
2,608,581 votes
Common Stock votes for election of Class II director
Auditor ratification for votes
3,400,543 votes
Votes for ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Say-on-pay for votes
2,464,158 votes
Votes for non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Broker non-votes each proposal
778,865 shares
Common Stock broker non-votes reported for Proposals 1, 2 and 3
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Common Stock Broker Non-Votes 778,865"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"Approval, on a Non-Binding Advisory Basis, of Executive Compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Grant Thornton LLP 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.
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.
quorum financial
"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 Katapult Holdings (KPLT) stockholders approve at the April 30, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved all proposals, including electing Derek Medlin as a Class II director, ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for 2026, and endorsing executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, confirming support for the company’s current board, audit firm, and pay practices.
What were the detailed voting results for Katapult director Derek Medlin at KPLT’s 2026 meeting?
For Derek Medlin’s election as Class II director, stockholders cast 2,608,581 votes for and 157,143 votes withheld, with 778,865 broker non-votes. This outcome means he was elected to the board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, subject to the standard qualifications.
How did Katapult Holdings (KPLT) stockholders vote on ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as auditor?
Stockholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,400,543 votes for, 133,379 against, 10,667 abstentions, and 778,865 broker non-votes, signaling strong support for continuing the existing audit relationship.
What were the results of Katapult Holdings (KPLT) advisory vote on executive compensation in 2026?
In the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, 2,464,158 shares voted for, 215,402 against, and 86,164 abstained, with 778,865 broker non-votes. This approval indicates stockholder backing for the company’s named executive officer pay programs as described in the proxy statement.
Who signed the Katapult Holdings (KPLT) report summarizing the 2026 annual meeting results?
Chief Executive Officer Orlando Zayas signed the report summarizing the annual meeting results. His signature, dated May 5, 2026, formally attested that Katapult Holdings, Inc. filed the voting outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.