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Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) shareholders elect directors and ratify Ernst & Young

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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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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.
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
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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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): June 8, 2026

 

 

Maze Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-42490   82-2635018
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
171 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite 300    
South San Francisco, California     94080
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 650 850-5070

 

(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:

 

 

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 $0.001 per share   MAZE   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 June 8, 2026, Maze Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). 44,660,029 shares of common stock, representing approximately 89.75% of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, were present virtually or represented by proxy, which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business. The Company’s stockholders who were present virtually or represented by proxy voted on two proposals at the Annual Meeting, each of which is described below and more fully in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”).

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the following proposals:

 

1.

To elect each of Jason Coloma, Ph.D. and Neil Kumar, Ph.D. as a Class I director to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, or removal.

 

2.

To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

The final voting results for each of these proposals are as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors.

 

Nominee

   Votes For      Votes Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Jason Coloma, Ph.D.

     35,792,536        5,926,467        2,941,026  

Neil Kumar, Ph.D.

     34,056,425        7,662,578        2,941,026  

Each of the two nominees for director was elected to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, or removal.

Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

 

Votes For

  

Votes Against

  

Abstentions

  

Broker Non-Votes

44,557,778    728    101,523    0

The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.


SIGNATURES

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: June 10, 2026     By:  

/s/ Courtney Phillips

      Courtney Phillips
      General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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.

How many Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

At the 2026 annual meeting, 44,660,029 shares of Maze Therapeutics common stock were present or represented by proxy. This represented approximately 89.75% of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote, providing a sufficient quorum for conducting official company business and elections.

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.

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