Liberty Broadband (LBRDA) re-elects directors and ratifies KPMG at 2026 meeting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liberty Broadband Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders on May 11, 2026, where shareholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification. Three Class III directors — John C. Malone, Gregg L. Engles, and John E. Welsh III — were re-elected to the board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or earlier resignation or removal. Malone received 14,022,329 votes for and 923,473 withheld, Engles received 11,458,521 for and 3,487,281 withheld, and Welsh received 9,079,885 for and 5,865,917 withheld, with 5,103,935 broker non-votes for each nominee. Stockholders also approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 19,875,951 votes for, 74,821 against, and 98,965 abstentions. These results indicate continued stockholder support for the existing board composition and the current external audit firm.
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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
Votes for John C. Malone: 14,022,329 votes
Votes withheld for John C. Malone: 923,473 votes
Votes for Gregg L. Engles: 11,458,521 votes
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Votes for John C. Malone
14,022,329 votes
Director election at May 11, 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld for John C. Malone
923,473 votes
Director election at May 11, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Gregg L. Engles
11,458,521 votes
Director election at May 11, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for John E. Welsh III
9,079,885 votes
Director election at May 11, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for KPMG LLP ratification
19,875,951 votes
Auditor ratification proposal for 2026 fiscal year
Votes against KPMG LLP ratification
74,821 votes
Auditor ratification proposal for 2026 fiscal year
Abstentions on KPMG LLP ratification
98,965 votes
Auditor ratification proposal for 2026 fiscal year
Key Terms
annual meeting of stockholders, broker non-votes, independent auditors, auditors ratification proposal, +1 more
5 terms
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"At Liberty Broadband Corporation’s annual meeting of stockholders held on May 11, 2026, the following proposals were considered"
broker non-votes financial
"The number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes as to each proposal are set forth below"
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 auditors financial
"a proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
auditors ratification proposal financial
"for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (the “auditors ratification proposal”)"
Class III members of the Company’s Board of Directors financial
"to continue serving as Class III members of the Company’s Board of Directors until the 2029 annual meeting"
FAQ
Were Liberty Broadband’s director nominees re-elected at the May 11, 2026 meeting?
Yes. John C. Malone, Gregg L. Engles, and John E. Welsh III were all re-elected as Class III directors. Their terms extend until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or their earlier resignation or removal, reflecting stockholder support for current board leadership.
How many votes did Liberty Broadband director John C. Malone receive?
John C. Malone received 14,022,329 votes for and 923,473 votes withheld, with 5,103,935 broker non-votes. These results show a strong majority of votes cast in favor of his continued service on Liberty Broadband’s board of directors.
What were the vote results for Liberty Broadband director nominee Gregg L. Engles?
Gregg L. Engles received 11,458,521 votes for and 3,487,281 votes withheld, along with 5,103,935 broker non-votes. While some votes were withheld, a clear majority supported his re-election as a Class III director through the 2029 annual meeting.
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