Newsmax shareholders approve 2026 board and auditor
Newsmax Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Newsmax Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Holders of 85,626,759 common shares, representing approximately 90.97% of shares entitled to vote, were present in person or by proxy, providing a strong quorum.
Stockholders elected seven directors, including Christopher Ruddy and Nancy G. Brinker, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. They also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 437,793,686 votes for, 591,105 against and 395,641 abstentions.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares represented at meeting: 85,626,759 shares
Quorum percentage: 90.97%
Votes for Christopher Ruddy: 401,078,433 votes
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Shares represented at meeting
85,626,759 shares
Common stock represented at 2026 Annual Meeting
Quorum percentage
90.97%
Percentage of total common shares entitled to vote
Votes for Christopher Ruddy
401,078,433 votes
Election of director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Nancy G. Brinker
401,292,865 votes
Election of director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
437,793,686 votes
For BDO USA, P.C. as auditor for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
591,105 votes
Against BDO USA, P.C. as auditor
Abstentions on auditor ratification
395,641 votes
Abstaining on BDO USA, P.C. as auditor
Key Terms
broker non-vote, Inspector of Election, independent registered public accounting firm, Emerging growth company
4 terms
broker non-vote financial
"a “broker non-vote” occurred if the bank or broker did not have voting authority"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
Inspector of Election regulatory
"The vote results detailed below represent final results as certified by the Inspector of Election."
An inspector of election is an independent individual or firm appointed to oversee and verify a company’s shareholder vote, acting like a neutral referee who counts ballots, confirms voter eligibility, and certifies the official results. Investors care because the inspector’s work ensures votes on key issues — such as board members, mergers or executive pay — are tallied fairly and accurately, which protects shareholder rights and preserves confidence in corporate governance.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the 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.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"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.
FAQ
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What was the purpose of Newsmax (NMAX) filing this 8-K?
The 8-K reports final voting results from Newsmax’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It details quorum levels, director elections, and ratification of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as certified by the Inspector of Election.
Which directors were elected at the 2026 Newsmax (NMAX) Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected Christopher Ruddy, Nancy G. Brinker, Christopher N. Cox, R. Alexander Acosta, David Gandler, David A.R. Evans, and Paula J. Dobriansky. Each will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier departure.
How did Newsmax (NMAX) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification proposal?
Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as Newsmax’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totals were 437,793,686 shares for, 591,105 against, and 395,641 abstentions, showing strong support for the auditor appointment.
What is a broker non-vote in the context of Newsmax (NMAX) voting results?
A broker non-vote occurs when a bank or broker does not have authority to vote on a matter or lacks instructions from the beneficial owner. For Newsmax, broker non-votes were reported in the director election results but still counted toward meeting quorum requirements.
Who signed the Newsmax (NMAX) 8-K reporting the 2026 Annual Meeting results?
The report was signed on behalf of Newsmax Inc. by Darryle Burnham, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. The signature section confirms that the registrant caused the report to be signed by a duly authorized officer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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