N-able (NABL) investors back directors, auditor and executive pay at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
N-able, Inc. reported results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 28, 2026. As of the April 1, 2026 record date, 188,378,290 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote. Stockholders elected three Class II directors—Michael Bingle, Darryl Lewis, and James Cameron McMartin—to three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 182,242,564 votes for. In addition, on an advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 170,636,357 votes for and 10,712,004 broker non-votes. No other matters were presented or voted on.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
Key Figures
Shares entitled to vote: 188,378,290 shares
Votes for PwC ratification: 182,242,564 votes
Votes for say-on-pay: 170,636,357 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
188,378,290 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 1, 2026 record date
Votes for PwC ratification
182,242,564 votes
For ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 2026 auditor
Votes for say-on-pay
170,636,357 votes
For advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Director vote – Michael Bingle
145,959,635 for
Election as Class II director
Director vote – Darryl Lewis
166,023,269 for
Election as Class II director
Director vote – James Cameron McMartin
150,711,369 for
Election as Class II director
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, emerging growth company
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broker non-votes financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 170,636,357 | 1,069,010 | 29,722 | 10,712,004"
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 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers"
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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company N-able, 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.
FAQ
What did N-able (NABL) stockholders approve at the May 28, 2026 annual meeting?
N-able stockholders elected three Class II directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. No additional proposals or votes were brought before the meeting.
Who was elected as Class II directors of N-able (NABL) in 2026 and for how long?
Stockholders elected Michael Bingle, Darryl Lewis, and James Cameron McMartin as Class II directors. Each will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified under the company’s governance structure.
What were the vote results for N-able’s (NABL) auditor ratification in 2026?
The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as N-able’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 received 182,242,564 votes for, 104,631 votes against, and 99,898 abstentions, indicating broad stockholder support for the selected auditor.
How did N-able (NABL) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved compensation for N-able’s named executive officers with 170,636,357 votes for, 1,069,010 against, 29,722 abstentions, and 10,712,004 broker non-votes. This shows shareholder endorsement of the company’s executive pay program.
Were any other proposals considered at N-able’s (NABL) 2026 annual meeting?
No additional proposals were presented. The 2026 annual meeting addressed only three items: election of Class II directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor, and an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation. No other matters were brought before stockholders.