Gladstone Land (NASDAQ: LAND) holders back directors and PwC auditor

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What did Gladstone Land (LAND) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Were Gladstone Land (LAND) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

How did Gladstone Land (LAND) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification?

Who is Gladstone Land’s (LAND) independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

What are broker non-votes in the Gladstone Land (LAND) 2026 director elections?

Where was Gladstone Land (LAND) headquartered at the time of the 8-K?

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Gladstone Land Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected two directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting. David Gladstone received 14,533,998 votes for and 794,093 withheld, while John H. Outland received 8,056,134 votes for and 7,271,957 withheld. Each director’s proposal also recorded 14,059,519 broker non-votes. Stockholders further ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 28,611,523 votes for, 621,955 against, and 154,132 abstentions.

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

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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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Votes for David Gladstone: 14,533,998 votes Votes withheld for David Gladstone: 794,093 votes Votes for John H. Outland: 8,056,134 votes +5 more

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Votes for David Gladstone 14,533,998 votes Election of director until 2029 Annual Meeting

Votes withheld for David Gladstone 794,093 votes Election of director until 2029 Annual Meeting

Votes for John H. Outland 8,056,134 votes Election of director until 2029 Annual Meeting

Votes withheld for John H. Outland 7,271,957 votes Election of director until 2029 Annual Meeting

Broker non-votes on director proposals 14,059,519 votes Applied to each director election proposal

Votes for auditor ratification 28,611,523 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026

Votes against auditor ratification 621,955 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Abstentions on auditor ratification 154,132 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Audit Committee, Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes David Gladstone ... 14,059,519"

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

"PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2026."

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.

Audit Committee financial

"To ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of the Company’s board of directors of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."

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05/14/2026 - 04:07 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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) May 14, 2026

Gladstone Land Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-35795

54-1892552

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100

McLean, Virginia

22102

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 287-5800

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	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(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	LAND	The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
6.00% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share	LANDO	The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
6.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share	LANDP	The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark 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. ☐

Item 5.07.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 14, 2026, Gladstone Land Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Company’s stockholders voted and approved each of the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting, which are described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026.

Proposal 1: The election of two directors to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

	$		$		$
	For		Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
David Gladstone		14,533,998		794,093		14,059,519
John H. Outland		8,056,134		7,271,957		14,059,519

Proposal 2: To ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of the Company’s board of directors of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.


For	Against	Abstain
28,611,523	621,955	154,132

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.


Exhibit No.		Description

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Stockholders voted on electing two directors and ratifying the independent auditor. They approved director nominees David Gladstone and John H. Outland, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Yes, both director nominees were elected. David Gladstone received 14,533,998 votes for and 794,093 withheld, and John H. Outland received 8,056,134 votes for and 7,271,957 withheld. Each director proposal also had 14,059,519 broker non-votes recorded.

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm. The vote totals were 28,611,523 for, 621,955 against, and 154,132 abstaining, confirming continued engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP serves as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Stockholders ratified the Audit Committee’s selection with 28,611,523 votes for, 621,955 against, and 154,132 abstentions at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Broker non-votes occur when brokers lack authority to vote on non-routine matters without instructions. Each director proposal in the 2026 election recorded 14,059,519 broker non-votes, which counted for quorum purposes but not as votes for or against the nominees.

The company’s principal executive offices were located at 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, Virginia 22102. This address identifies the corporate headquarters for administrative, governance, and contact purposes, including meeting logistics and official stockholder communications.

GLADSTONE LAND CORPORATION

Date: May 14, 2026

/s/ Lewis Parrish

Lewis Parrish

Chief Financial Officer

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