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NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) shareholders approve directors, auditor and pay

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NewtekOne, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 12, 2026, where 23,238,465 common shares were present or represented by proxy. Shareholders elected Richard Salute and Craig “CJ” Brunet as directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also ratified RSM US LLP as independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. In an advisory say-on-pay vote, shareholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

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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 23,238,465 shares Common stock present or by proxy at Annual Meeting
Votes for Richard Salute 14,023,627 votes Director election to serve until 2029 annual meeting
Votes for Craig “CJ” Brunet 16,547,173 votes Director election to serve until 2029 annual meeting
Auditor ratification support 21,574,480 votes for RSM US LLP as auditor for year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor votes against 1,584,995 votes against RSM US LLP ratification
Say-on-pay support 15,032,457 votes for Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay against 1,824,592 votes against Advisory compensation vote
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"NewtekOne, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 12, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
independent registered accounting firm financial
"To ratify the selection of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm"
advisory basis financial
"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
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.
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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
June 15, 2026
Date of Report (date of Earliest Event Reported)
NEWTEKONE, INC.
(Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter)
Maryland
814-01035
46-3755188
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4800 T Rex Avenue, Suite 120, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(212) 356-9500
(Company’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.02 per shareNEWTNasdaq Global Market LLC
8.00% Notes due 2028NEWTINasdaq Global Market LLC
8.50% Notes due 2029NEWTGNasdaq Global Market LLC
8.625% Notes due 2029NEWTHNasdaq Global Market LLC
8.50% Notes due 2031NEWTO
Nasdaq Global Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 8.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series BNEWTPNasdaq Global Market LLC

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
¨    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))

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     o

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. o


Item 5.07.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 12, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). The proposals considered at the Annual Meeting are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting Proxy”).

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved Proposals I and II, as described in the Annual Meeting Proxy, and provided an advisory vote with respect to Proposal III.

A total of 23,238,465 shares of the Company’s common stock were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting.

The tabulation of votes was:

Proposal I: To elect two directors of the Company to serve on the Board of Directors until the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders in 2029 and until their successors are duly elected and qualified:     
DirectorVotes ForVotes Withheld
Richard Salute14,023,6273,048,829
Craig “CJ” Brunet16,547,173525,283

Proposal II: To ratify the selection of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm (independent auditors) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026:
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentions
21,574,4801,584,99578,990

Proposal III: To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentions
15,032,4571,824,592215,407





SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

NEWTEKONE, INC.
Date: June 15, 2026By:
/S/    BARRY SLOANE        
Barry Sloane
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board


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FAQ

What did NewtekOne (NEWT) shareholders decide at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

NewtekOne shareholders elected two directors, ratified the external auditor, and approved executive compensation. The meeting had 23,238,465 shares represented, indicating strong participation in governance decisions across board composition, audit oversight, and say-on-pay advisory voting.

Which directors were elected to NewtekOne (NEWT)’s board in 2026?

Shareholders elected Richard Salute and Craig “CJ” Brunet to NewtekOne’s board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Salute received 14,023,627 votes for, and Brunet received 16,547,173 votes for, with remaining votes withheld in each case.

Did NewtekOne (NEWT) shareholders approve the company’s auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified RSM US LLP as NewtekOne’s independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 21,574,480 votes for, 1,584,995 votes against, and 78,990 abstentions, showing broad support.

How did NewtekOne (NEWT) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

In an advisory say-on-pay vote, NewtekOne shareholders approved compensation for named executive officers. The proposal received 15,032,457 votes for, 1,824,592 votes against, and 215,407 abstentions, reflecting majority support for the company’s executive pay practices.

How many NewtekOne (NEWT) shares were represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 23,238,465 shares of NewtekOne common stock were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting. This figure indicates substantial shareholder participation in key decisions on directors, the independent auditor, and executive compensation.

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