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Lionsgate shareholders back board, pay and auditor

Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders backed all directors, renewed Ernst & Young LLP, approved executive pay, and chose annual say-on-pay votes.

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Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) reported the results of its September 15, 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders, where 91.47% of common shares entitled to vote were represented. Shareholders elected all nominated directors, each receiving between 81.06% and 99.57% of votes cast in favor.

Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 98.24% of votes cast in favor. An advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 83.22% support, and shareholders favored holding this advisory vote every year, with 94.61% of votes cast supporting a one-year frequency.

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.
Meeting participation 91.47% of common shares Shares entitled to vote represented at the September 15, 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor reappointment support 267,346,791 votes for (98.24%) Reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Say-on-pay support 196,308,582 votes for (83.22%) Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
Say-on-pay frequency one year 223,181,208 votes for (94.61%) Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes
Lowest director support 191,224,140 votes for (81.06%) Election of director Michael T. Fries
Highest director support 234,882,237 votes for (99.57%) Election of director Jon Feltheimer
Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders financial
"held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders"
A combined annual general and special meeting of shareholders is a formal gathering where owners of a company meet to review routine business—like approving financial statements and electing the board—and to decide on extraordinary items that require separate approval, such as major mergers, changes to corporate rules, or large asset sales. It matters to investors because it’s the primary opportunity to vote on decisions that shape the company’s strategy and governance; think of it as a town hall plus a referendum where shareholders can protect or change the direction of their investment.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"reappointment of Ernst & Young 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.
advisory vote to approve executive compensation financial
"an advisory vote to approve executive compensation"
Inspector of Elections financial
"certified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, the scrutineer and independent Inspector of Elections"
An inspector of elections is an independent person or firm appointed to oversee and verify shareholder voting at corporate meetings, ensuring ballots and proxies are collected, validated and accurately counted. Like a neutral referee or scoreboard operator, they protect the integrity of votes that decide board members, mergers or other major actions, so investors can trust that outcomes reflect the true will of shareholders.

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What key items did LION shareholders approve at the September 15, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders elected all director nominees, reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending March 31, 2027, approved executive compensation, and chose to hold the advisory vote on executive compensation every year.

How strong was shareholder turnout at Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION)’s 2026 annual meeting?

Turnout was high: 91.47% of Lionsgate Studios Corp. common shares entitled to vote were represented in person or by proxy at the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on September 15, 2026.

What level of support did LION’s say-on-pay proposal receive?

The advisory vote to approve executive compensation received 196,308,582 votes for, 39,177,821 against, and 399,413 abstentions, meaning 83.22% of votes cast were in favor of the company’s executive compensation.

How often will Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) hold future say-on-pay votes?

Shareholders approved holding the advisory vote on executive compensation every year. The one-year frequency option received 223,181,208 votes, versus 47,166 for two years and 4,665,205 for three years, with 94.61% of votes cast favoring one year.

Did LION shareholders reappoint Ernst & Young LLP as auditor and with what support?

Yes. Shareholders voted to reappoint Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 267,346,791 votes for, 4,782,999 withheld, and 98.24% of votes cast in favor.

Which Lionsgate Studios Corp. director received the highest support in the 2026 election?

Among the director nominees, Jon Feltheimer received the highest support, with 234,882,237 votes for, 1,003,579 withheld, and 99.57% of votes cast in favor of his election to the Board of Directors.

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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): September 15, 2026
Lionsgate Studios Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
British Columbia, Canada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-42635N/A
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
(Address of principal executive offices)
250 Howe Street, 20th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3R8
and
2700 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90404
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 848-3866
No Change
(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:
☐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 ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares, no par value per shareLIONNew York Stock Exchange
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 (§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 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 September 15, 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (the “Company”) held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to consider and vote upon the election of each of the nominated directors to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, an advisory vote to approve executive compensation, and an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2026.

At the Annual Meeting, 91.47% of the Company’s common shares (the “Common Shares”) entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting were represented in person or by proxy. Based on the results of the vote, shareholders voted to elect all of the Company’s director nominees, approved the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, and approved to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation every year until the next required advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.

The number of votes cast for or withheld from the election of each director and the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP, the number of votes cast for, against or abstaining from the advisory vote to approve executive compensation, and the number of votes cast for one year, two years, three years or abstaining from the advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation are set forth below. The voting results disclosed below are final and have been certified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, the scrutineer and independent Inspector of Elections.

Election of DirectorsNumber of Shares
Voted For
Number of Shares
Withheld
Percentage of Shares Voted “For” of Shares Voted
Gordon Crawford229,097,5646,788,25297.12%
Jon Feltheimer234,882,2371,003,57999.57%
Emily Fine222,831,35013,054,46694.46%
Michael T. Fries191,224,14044,661,67681.06%
John D. Harkey, Jr.228,851,1597,034,65797.01%
Susan McCaw230,710,6625,175,15497.80%
Steven Mnuchin234,637,8611,247,95599.47%
Yvette Ostolaza227,494,0528,391,76496.44%
Mark H. Rachesky, M.D.219,787,12916,098,68793.17%
Richard Rosenblatt229,491,7986,394,01897.28%
Harry E. Sloan226,996,7868,889,03096.23%
Number of
Shares
Voted For
Number of
Shares Withheld
Percentage of Shares Voted “For” of Shares Voted
Re-Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP267,346,7914,782,99998.24%
Number of Shares
Voted For
Number of Shares
Voted Against
Number of Shares
Abstained
Percentage of Shares Voted “For” of Shares Voted
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation196,308,58239,177,821399,41383.22%
Number of Shares Voted For One Year
Number of Shares Voted For Two Years
Number of Shares Voted For Three Years
Number of Shares AbstainedPercentage of Shares Voted “For” One Year of Shares Voted
Advisory Vote on Frequency of Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation223,181,20847,1664,665,2057,992,23794.61%




Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).




SIGNATURE

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


Date:September 16, 2026Lionsgate Studios Corp.
/s/ James W. Barge
James W. Barge
Chief Financial Officer


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