MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) details full 2026 shareholder vote results
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MARA Holdings, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting and an amendment to its equity plan. Stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan that increases shares authorized for issuance by 18,000,000 shares, effective June 18, 2026. Shareholders also elected two Class III directors to terms ending in 2029, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation of the named executive officers.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Equity plan share increase: 18,000,000 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 213,399,096 shares
Vote for PwC ratification: 208,334,659 votes for
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Equity plan share increase
18,000,000 shares
Additional shares authorized under 2018 Equity Incentive Plan
Shares represented at meeting
213,399,096 shares
Common stock represented at 2026 annual meeting
Vote for PwC ratification
208,334,659 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay support
64,973,538 votes for
Advisory approval of Named Executive Officers’ compensation
Equity plan amendment votes for
83,714,947 votes for
Approval of amendment to 2018 Equity Incentive Plan
Director Mealer-Burke votes for
65,489,872 votes for
Election of Class III director Vicki Mealer-Burke
Director Mellinger votes for
100,494,708 votes for
Election of Class III director Douglas Mellinger
Key Terms
Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, +1 more
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Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"an amendment to the MARA Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan"
non-binding advisory basis financial
"The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.
broker non-votes financial
"Shares Voted ... Abstentions ... 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.
definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A regulatory
"the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed"
FAQ
Which directors were elected at MARA (MARA)’s 2026 annual meeting and how did they fare?
Stockholders elected Vicki Mealer-Burke and Douglas Mellinger as Class III directors to serve until 2029. Mealer-Burke received 65,489,872 votes for, while Mellinger received 100,494,708 votes for, with broker non-votes recorded on both director elections.
Did MARA (MARA) stockholders ratify the company’s independent auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as MARA’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 208,334,659 votes for, 4,190,775 against, and 873,662 abstentions.
How did MARA (MARA) investors vote on executive compensation at the 2026 meeting?
On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved compensation of MARA’s Named Executive Officers, with 64,973,538 votes for, 44,975,240 against, 626,653 abstentions, and 102,823,665 broker non-votes. This reflects support for the disclosed executive pay program.
What were the vote results on MARA (MARA)’s amendment to the 2018 Plan?
The amendment to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan received 83,714,947 votes for, 26,423,491 against, 436,993 abstentions, and 102,823,665 broker non-votes. This approval authorizes an additional 18,000,000 shares for equity awards under the plan.