Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) shareholders elect directors and ratify Ernst & Young
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Maze Therapeutics, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. A total of 44,660,029 shares of common stock, representing approximately 89.75% of the shares entitled to vote, were present or represented by proxy, establishing a quorum.
Stockholders elected Jason Coloma, Ph.D. and Neil Kumar, Ph.D. as directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with 35,792,536 and 34,056,425 votes for, respectively, and broker non-votes recorded on both. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 44,557,778 votes for, 728 against, and 101,523 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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 at meeting: 44,660,029 shares
Voting participation: 89.75% of shares
Votes for Jason Coloma: 35,792,536 votes
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Shares represented at meeting
44,660,029 shares
Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Voting participation
89.75% of shares
Percentage of outstanding shares entitled to vote represented at meeting
Votes for Jason Coloma
35,792,536 votes
For election as director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Neil Kumar
34,056,425 votes
For election as director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
44,557,778 votes
For ratifying Ernst & Young LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
728 votes
Against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions
101,523 votes
Abstentions on ratifying Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Key Terms
quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
quorum financial
"were present virtually or represented by proxy, which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
broker non-votes financial
"Jason Coloma, Ph.D. ... Votes Withheld ... 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) announce in its latest 8-K filing?
Maze Therapeutics reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders elected two directors to new terms and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026, with strong participation and approval levels.
Who was elected to the Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) board at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Jason Coloma, Ph.D. and Neil Kumar, Ph.D. as directors. Coloma received 35,792,536 votes for and 5,926,467 withheld, while Kumar received 34,056,425 votes for and 7,662,578 withheld, with 2,941,026 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
What were the vote results for Maze Therapeutics’ (MAZE) auditor ratification in 2026?
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 44,557,778 votes for, 728 votes against, and 101,523 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this auditor ratification item.
Did Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) achieve a quorum at its 2026 annual stockholder meeting?
Yes, Maze Therapeutics achieved a quorum at its 2026 annual meeting. A total of 44,660,029 shares, representing approximately 89.75% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, were present virtually or by proxy, allowing the company to conduct official meeting business.
What is the term length for directors elected at Maze Therapeutics’ (MAZE) 2026 meeting?
Each director elected at the 2026 annual meeting will serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They will remain in office until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until earlier death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, or removal under applicable corporate governance rules.