Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) shareholders approve directors, auditor and executive pay
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lemonade, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting. Holders of 53,866,520 common shares, representing 70.12% of voting power as of the April 9, 2026 record date, were present or represented by proxy.
Stockholders elected Michael Eisenberg and Debra Schwartz as Class III directors, to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. They also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on an advisory, non-binding basis.
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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
Shares represented: 53,866,520 shares
Voting power represented: 70.12%
Director vote – Michael Eisenberg: 27,119,000 for / 7,419,671 withheld
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Shares represented
53,866,520 shares
Common stock present or by proxy at annual meeting
Voting power represented
70.12%
Voting power as of April 9, 2026 record date
Director vote – Michael Eisenberg
27,119,000 for / 7,419,671 withheld
Class III director election, broker non-votes also recorded
Director vote – Debra Schwartz
30,242,730 for / 4,295,941 withheld
Class III director election, broker non-votes also recorded
Auditor ratification vote
53,510,757 for / 227,383 against
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026
Say-on-pay vote
26,476,061 for / 7,955,312 against
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Key Terms
emerging growth company, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory (non-binding) basis
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emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Michael Eisenberg"
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
"ratified the appointment 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 (non-binding) basis financial
"approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers on an advisory (non-binding) basis"
FAQ
What did Lemonade (LMND) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing two Class III directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approving named executive officer compensation on an advisory, non-binding basis. All three proposals received sufficient support to pass.
Were Lemonade (LMND) directors re-elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Michael Eisenberg and Debra Schwartz were elected as Class III directors. They will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and continue until their successors are duly elected and qualified, reflecting majority support from voting shareholders.
Did Lemonade (LMND) stockholders approve the company’s executive compensation?
Yes. Stockholders approved the compensation of Lemonade’s named executive officers on an advisory, non-binding basis. The proposal received more votes in favor than against, indicating support for the company’s current executive pay structure as described in the proxy statement.
Which auditing firm did Lemonade (LMND) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Lemonade’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification proposal received substantially more votes for than against or abstaining, confirming continued use of Ernst & Young LLP.