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MannKind (NASDAQ: MNKD) reports 2026 annual meeting voting results

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MannKind Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors, each receiving over 140 million shares voted in favor, with sizable broker non-votes recorded on the election items.

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of MannKind’s named executive officers, with 137,332,418 shares voted for, 16,295,138 against, 1,303,497 abstaining, and 78,531,407 broker non-votes. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 221,079,329 shares for, 8,759,982 against, and 3,623,149 abstaining.

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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.
Highest director votes for 143,496,903 shares Shares voted for Steven B. Binder as director at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for 137,332,418 shares Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 16,295,138 shares Shares voting against executive compensation proposal
Say-on-pay broker non-votes 78,531,407 shares Broker non-votes on advisory compensation proposal
Auditor ratification votes for 221,079,329 shares Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 8,759,982 shares Shares voting against Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification
Auditor ratification abstentions 3,623,149 shares Shares abstaining on Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification
broker non-votes financial
"Shares Withheld | | | | 78,531,407 | ... 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.
advisory basis financial
"stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in our definitive proxy statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026"
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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 20, 2026

 

 

MannKind Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

000-50865

13-3607736

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

1 Casper Street

 

Danbury, Connecticut

 

06810

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (818) 661-5000

 

 

(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 $0.01 per share

 

MNKD

 

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.

The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”), as well as the number of votes with respect to each matter.

 

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Our stockholders elected each of the nine individuals nominated by our Board of Directors to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders. The tabulation of votes in the election was as follows:

Nominee

 

Shares
Voted For

 

 

Shares
Withheld

 

 

Broker
 Non-Votes

 

James S. Shannon

 

 

142,187,528

 

 

 

12,743,525

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Michael E. Castagna

 

 

142,755,974

 

 

 

12,175,079

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Steven B. Binder

 

 

143,496,903

 

 

 

11,434,150

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Ronald J. Consiglio

 

 

140,083,102

 

 

 

14,847,951

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Michael A. Friedman

 

 

140,598,126

 

 

 

14,332,927

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Jennifer Grancio

 

 

141,763,670

 

 

 

13,167,383

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Anthony Hooper

 

 

142,670,402

 

 

 

12,260,651

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Sabrina Kay

 

 

142,178,623

 

 

 

12,752,430

 

 

 

78,531,407

 

Christine Mundkur

 

 

143,292,686

 

 

 

11,638,367

 

 

 

78,531,407

 
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Our stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in our definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows: shares voted for: 137,332,418; shares voted against: 16,295,138; shares abstaining: 1,303,497; and broker non-votes: 78,531,407.
•
Our stockholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows: shares voted for: 221,079,329; shares voted against: 8,759,982; shares abstaining: 3,623,149; and broker non-votes: 0.

 

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

MannKind Corporation

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 22, 2026

By:

/s/ David Thomson, Ph.D., J.D.

 

 

 

David Thomson, Ph.D., J.D.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did MannKind (MNKD) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

MannKind stockholders elected nine directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026. Each proposal received strong support, with director elections and auditor ratification both drawing large majorities of shares voted in favor.

How did MannKind (MNKD) stockholders vote on director elections in 2026?

Stockholders elected all nine nominees to MannKind’s board, with each director receiving over 140 million shares voted in favor. For example, Christine Mundkur received 143,292,686 shares for and 11,638,367 withheld, alongside 78,531,407 broker non-votes recorded on each director election item.

Was MannKind’s executive compensation approved at the 2026 meeting?

Yes, MannKind’s named executive officer compensation was approved on an advisory basis. Stockholders cast 137,332,418 shares for, 16,295,138 against, and 1,303,497 abstaining, with 78,531,407 broker non-votes. This advisory vote reflects broad, though not unanimous, support for the disclosed pay programs.

Which auditor did MannKind (MNKD) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as MannKind’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was strongly in favor, with 221,079,329 shares for, 8,759,982 against, 3,623,149 abstaining, and no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

What are broker non-votes in MannKind’s 2026 vote results?

Broker non-votes arise when brokers hold shares in street name and do not receive voting instructions on non-routine matters. In MannKind’s 2026 meeting, 78,531,407 broker non-votes were recorded on director elections and the advisory say-on-pay proposal, but none on the auditor ratification.

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