Mid-America Apartment (NYSE: MAA) investors back board, pay and 2026 auditor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026. Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving strong support and routine broker non-votes reported.

Shareholders also cast an advisory, non-binding vote approving the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with a clear majority voting in favor. In addition, Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 by a wide margin, confirming continuity in the company’s external audit oversight.

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

Bolton director votes: 92,282,530 For; 7,377,128 Against Caplan director votes: 96,795,454 For; 2,707,019 Against Case director votes: 99,315,975 For; 334,355 Against +3 more

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Bolton director votes 92,282,530 For; 7,377,128 Against Election of H. Eric Bolton, Jr. to board at 2026 Annual Meeting

Caplan director votes 96,795,454 For; 2,707,019 Against Election of Deborah H. Caplan to board at 2026 Annual Meeting

Case director votes 99,315,975 For; 334,355 Against Election of John P. Case to board at 2026 Annual Meeting

Executive pay advisory vote 91,513,880 For; 7,795,202 Against Advisory (non-binding) vote on named executive officer compensation

Auditor ratification For votes 101,231,395 For Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 independent registered public accounting firm

Auditor ratification Against votes 4,558,814 Against Opposition votes on ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, advisory (non-binding) vote, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"On May 19, 2026, the registrant held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

advisory (non-binding) vote financial

"To provide an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve compensation of the registrant’s named executive officers;"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"To ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for 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.

broker non-votes financial

"The results of the election were as follows ... Broker Non-Votes"

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): May 19, 2026

MID-AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee	001-12762	62-1543819
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6815 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500
Germantown, Tennessee	38138
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(901) 682-6600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐		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, par value $.01 per share (Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.)	MAA	New York Stock Exchange
8.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share (Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.)	MAA*I	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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 May 19, 2026, the registrant held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The following matters were submitted to a vote of the shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026, through the solicitation of proxies:

1.To elect nine directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified;

2.To provide an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve compensation of the registrant’s named executive officers; and

3.To ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

All nine nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. The results of the election were as follows:

		For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
H. Eric Bolton, Jr.		92,282,530		7,377,128		40,929		6,120,191
Deborah H. Caplan		96,795,454		2,707,019		198,114		6,120,191
John P. Case		99,315,975		334,355		50,257		6,120,191
Tamara Fischer		90,817,841		8,844,052		38,694		6,120,191
Alan B. Graf, Jr.		95,641,329		4,018,541		40,717		6,120,191
Brad Hill		99,575,987		69,444		55,156		6,120,191
Edith Kelly-Green		98,788,584		714,249		197,754		6,120,191
Sheila K. McGrath		99,367,236		293,939		39,412		6,120,191
David P. Stockert		97,442,426		2,216,534		41,627		6,120,191

The advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers was in favor of executive compensation. The results of the vote were as follows:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
91,513,880		7,795,202		391,505		6,120,191

Ernst & Young LLP was ratified to serve as the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The results of the vote were as follows:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
101,231,395		4,558,814		30,569		N/A

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			MID-AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
Date:	May 20, 2026		/s/A. Clay Holder
			A. Clay Holder
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)

FAQ

What did Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected nine directors, approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. These outcomes maintain existing governance, pay practices, and audit arrangements for Mid-America Apartment Communities.

How did MAA shareholders vote on the 2026 director elections?

All nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each nominee, including H. Eric Bolton, Jr. and Deborah H. Caplan, received substantial "For" votes, along with some "Against" votes, abstentions, and broker non-votes typical of annual director elections.

Was executive compensation approved by MAA shareholders in 2026?

Yes, shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers in an advisory, non-binding vote. The result was 91,513,880 votes "For," 7,795,202 "Against," 391,505 abstentions, and 6,120,191 broker non-votes, indicating broad but not unanimous support for the company’s pay practices.

Which audit firm did MAA shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The vote totaled 101,231,395 "For," 4,558,814 "Against," and 30,569 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported, supporting continued engagement of the current external auditor.

When was the record date for voting at MAA’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting was March 13, 2026. Only shareholders of record as of that date could vote on director elections, the advisory say-on-pay proposal, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP.

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