Strong backing for Lionsgate Studios (NYSE: LION) board and pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported the results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on March 17, 2026. Shareholder participation was high, with 90.92% of common shares entitled to vote represented in person or by proxy.

All nominated directors were elected to the Board, each receiving a strong majority of votes cast. Support ranged from 79.88% of shares voted for Michael T. Fries to 99.78% for Steven Mnuchin, indicating broad backing for the existing board slate.

Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with 99.63% of votes cast in favor. In addition, the advisory vote on executive compensation passed, receiving 80.19% of votes cast in support, signaling overall shareholder approval of the Company’s pay practices.

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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): March 17, 2026

Lionsgate Studios Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

British Columbia, Canada

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-42635						N/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:

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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 Shares, no par value per share

LION

New 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 March 17, 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, 2026, and an advisory vote to approve 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 February 3, 2026.

At the Annual Meeting, 90.92% 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, 2026, and approved the advisory vote on executive compensation.

The number of votes cast for or withheld from the election of each director and the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP, and the number of votes cast for, against or abstaining from the advisory vote to approve 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 Directors			Number of Shares Voted For			Number of Shares Withheld			Percentage of Shares Voted “For” of Shares Voted
Gordon Crawford			205,656,717			20,693,744			90.86%
Jon Feltheimer			212,098,474			14,251,987			93.70%
Emily Fine			195,339,739			31,010,722			86.30%
Michael T. Fries			180,809,528			45,540,933			79.88%
John D. Harkey, Jr.			205,442,205			20,908,256			90.76%
Susan McCaw			205,550,947			20,799,514			90.81%
Steven Mnuchin			225,846,556			503,905			99.78%
Yvette Ostolaza			203,942,675			22,407,786			90.10%
Mark H. Rachesky, M.D.			192,087,630			34,262,831			84.86%
Richard Rosenblatt			203,972,267			22,378,194			90.11%
Harry E. Sloan			200,497,754			25,852,707			88.58%

			Number of Shares Voted For			Number of Shares Voted Withheld			Percentage of Shares Voted “For” of Shares Voted
Re-Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP			262,890,005			971,214			99.63%

			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 Compensation			181,517,544			43,857,685			975,232			80.19%

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)			Exhibits.
			Exhibit No.						Description
			104						The 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:			March 18, 2026			Lionsgate Studios Corp.
						/s/ James W. Barge
						James W. Barge
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What was shareholder turnout at Lionsgate Studios (LION)’s March 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholder turnout was high, with 90.92% of Lionsgate Studios’ common shares entitled to vote represented at the March 17, 2026 meeting, either in person or by proxy, indicating strong shareholder engagement in governance decisions.

Were all Lionsgate Studios (LION) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all nominated directors were elected. Each candidate received a strong majority, with support ranging from 79.88% of shares voted for Michael T. Fries to 99.78% for Steven Mnuchin, confirming broad shareholder backing for the full board slate.

How did Lionsgate Studios (LION) shareholders vote on the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP?

Shareholders overwhelmingly approved Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with 262,890,005 shares voted for and 971,214 withheld, representing 99.63% support of votes cast.

What were the results of Lionsgate Studios (LION)’s advisory vote on executive compensation?

Lionsgate Studios’ shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation. The proposal received 181,517,544 shares voted for, 43,857,685 against, and 975,232 abstentions, with 80.19% of shares voted cast in favor of the company’s executive pay practices.

Which Lionsgate Studios (LION) director received the highest shareholder support in 2026?

Director Steven Mnuchin received the highest support among nominees, with 225,846,556 shares voted for and 503,905 withheld, translating to 99.78% of shares voted in favor of his election to the Board of Directors.

Which Lionsgate Studios (LION) director received the lowest percentage of votes in favor?

Director Michael T. Fries received the lowest, though still strong, support among nominees. He had 180,809,528 shares voted for and 45,540,933 withheld, corresponding to 79.88% of shares voted in favor of his election.

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