Karat Packaging details 2026 shareholder voting results

Karat Packaging Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026.

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Karat Packaging Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected five directors—Alan Yu, Jian Guo, Paul Y. Chen, Eric Chen, and Eve Yen—to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. Support for each nominee was strong, with votes for ranging from 16,173,766 to 16,693,717, along with 940,158 broker non-votes on each director proposal.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 17,635,447 votes for, 16,281 against, and 12,965 abstentions. In addition, stockholders gave advisory approval to the company’s executive compensation, with 16,599,823 votes for, 103,149 against, 21,563 abstentions, and 940,158 broker non-votes.

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 Alan Yu: 16,693,717 votes Votes for Jian Guo: 16,216,901 votes Votes for Paul Y. Chen: 16,680,201 votes +5 more

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Votes for Alan Yu 16,693,717 votes Director election, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Jian Guo 16,216,901 votes Director election, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Paul Y. Chen 16,680,201 votes Director election, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Eric Chen 16,679,959 votes Director election, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Eve Yen 16,173,766 votes Director election, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for auditor ratification 17,635,447 votes Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. for 2026

Votes for Say on Pay 16,599,823 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Broker non-votes on key items 940,158 votes Director and Say on Pay proposals

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent certified public accountants, Advisory approval, Say on Pay, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes Alan Yu 16,693,717 30,818 940,158"

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 certified public accountants financial

"Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent certified public accountants"

Advisory approval financial

"Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation ("Say on Pay")."

Say on Pay financial

"Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation ("Say on Pay")."

Say on pay is a shareholder vote—typically nonbinding—on a company’s executive compensation package, allowing investors to approve or reject how top managers are paid. Think of it as a public performance review: widespread disapproval can signal poor governance, prompt changes to pay practices, attract activist investors, and influence investor confidence and share value. It matters because it gives owners a direct way to influence compensation that affects company incentives and long-term performance.

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.

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What did Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected five directors, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. Each proposal received strong support based on the reported vote totals.

How did Karat Packaging (KRT) stockholders vote on director elections in 2026?

All five director nominees were elected, with votes for each ranging from 16,173,766 to 16,693,717. Each nominee also had 940,158 broker non-votes recorded on the director election proposal.

Was BDO USA, P.C. ratified as Karat Packaging’s independent auditor for 2026?

Yes, stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent certified public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 17,635,447 votes for, 16,281 against, and 12,965 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.

How did Karat Packaging (KRT) shareholders vote on Say on Pay in 2026?

Shareholders approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation, with 16,599,823 votes for, 103,149 against, and 21,563 abstentions, plus 940,158 broker non-votes, indicating broad support for the pay program.

How many broker non-votes were recorded at Karat Packaging’s 2026 annual meeting?

The company reported 940,158 broker non-votes on the director elections and the Say on Pay proposal. There were no broker non-votes on the auditor ratification proposal, which is typically considered a routine matter.

Who signed the Karat Packaging Inc. report for the 2026 shareholder meeting results?

Chief Financial Officer Jian Guo signed the report on behalf of Karat Packaging Inc., dated June 17, 2026, confirming the submission of the official voting results from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2026

Karat Packaging Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-40336	83-2237832
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	(Commission File Number	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(626) 965-8882

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	KRT	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The following matters were voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Karat Packaging Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 16, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). Each stockholder of common stock was entitled to one vote per share on each of the five director nominees and on each other matter properly presented at the Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1 – Election of five directors, each serving for a term expiring at the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.


Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Alan Yu	16,693,717	30,818	940,158
Jian Guo	16,216,901	507,634	940,158
Paul Y. Chen	16,680,201	44,334	940,158
Eric Chen	16,679,959	44,576	940,158
Eve Yen	16,173,766	550,769	940,158

Proposal 2 – Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent certified public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
17,635,447	16,281	12,965	0

Proposal 3 – Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation ("Say on Pay").


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
16,599,823	103,149	21,563	940,158

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Date: June 17, 2026	KARAT PACKAGING INC.


	By:	/s/ Jian Guo
		Jian Guo
		Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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