Marcus & Millichap (MMI) investors back directors, auditor and pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 30, 2026. Stockholders elected Norma J. Lawrence and Hessam Nadji as directors for three-year terms ending with the 2029 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving over 32.1 million votes in favor.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 34,751,572 votes for and 156,559 against. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved executive compensation, with 32,885,983 votes for and 54,757 against.
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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
Votes for Norma J. Lawrence: 32,149,983 votes
Votes for Hessam Nadji: 32,751,470 votes
Auditor ratification support: 34,751,572 votes for
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Votes for Norma J. Lawrence
32,149,983 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Hessam Nadji
32,751,470 votes
Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification support
34,751,572 votes for
Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor
Auditor ratification against
156,559 votes against
Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor
Executive compensation support
32,885,983 votes for
Advisory say-on-pay vote
Executive compensation against
54,757 votes against
Advisory say-on-pay vote
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
1,969,034 votes
Executive compensation advisory vote
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 32,885,983 | | 54,757 | | 652 | | 1,969,034"
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
"Ratification of Appointment of 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.
advisory vote financial
"Proposal 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company On April 30, 2026, Marcus & Millichap, Inc."
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 Marcus & Millichap (MMI) stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected two directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. Each proposal received strong support, with over 32 million votes for the director nominees and executive pay, and over 34.7 million for the auditor.
Which directors were elected at Marcus & Millichap’s 2026 Annual Meeting?
Norma J. Lawrence and Hessam Nadji were elected to three-year terms ending with the 2029 Annual Meeting. Lawrence received 32,149,983 votes for, while Nadji received 32,751,470 votes for, with additional withheld votes and broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
How did Marcus & Millichap (MMI) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 34,751,572 votes for, 156,559 against, and 2,295 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes because the New York Stock Exchange treated this as a routine matter, allowing broker discretion.
Was executive compensation approved by Marcus & Millichap stockholders in 2026?
Yes. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved compensation for the named executive officers, with 32,885,983 votes for, 54,757 against, and 652 abstentions. There were also 1,969,034 broker non-votes recorded on this say-on-pay proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Did Marcus & Millichap’s existing directors remain on the Board after the 2026 meeting?
Yes. In addition to electing two directors, the company stated that incumbent directors Collete English Dixon, Lauralee E. Martin, Nicholas F. McClanahan, George M. Marcus, George T. Shaheen, and Don C. Watters will continue serving on the Board following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
How many broker non-votes occurred on Marcus & Millichap’s 2026 proposals?
Broker non-votes totaled 1,969,034 for the director elections and the executive compensation advisory vote. For the auditor ratification, there were zero broker non-votes because the New York Stock Exchange classified that proposal as routine, allowing brokers to vote without specific client instructions.