Universal Display 2026 shareholder vote results

Universal Display Corporation reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on June 18, 2026.

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Universal Display Corporation reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on June 18, 2026. A total of 42,581,241 votes were represented in person or by proxy, which included abstentions and broker non-votes for quorum purposes.

All eleven director nominees were elected, each receiving substantially more votes "for" than "against". Shareholders also approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation, with 30,833,842 votes for, 7,506,813 against, and 69,399 abstentions, alongside broker non-votes.

Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 41,561,564 votes for, 981,659 against, and 38,018 abstentions. Abstentions and broker non-votes were not treated as votes cast on these proposals.

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

Votes represented: 42,581,241 votes Say-on-pay votes for: 30,833,842 votes Say-on-pay votes against: 7,506,813 votes +3 more

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Votes represented 42,581,241 votes Shares represented in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 30,833,842 votes Advisory resolution approving executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 7,506,813 votes Advisory resolution approving executive compensation

KPMG ratification votes for 41,561,564 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 independent registered public accounting firm

KPMG ratification votes against 981,659 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 independent registered public accounting firm

Director April Walker votes for 38,220,756 votes Election of director April Walker

Key Terms

broker non-votes, emerging growth company, advisory resolution, independent registered public accounting firm

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broker non-votes financial

"shares held by brokers who have notified us that they lack voting authority with respect to any matter (referred to herein as “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.

emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.

advisory resolution financial

"2. Advisory resolution to approve compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."

An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s 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.

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What did Universal Display (OLED) report from its 2026 annual meeting?

Universal Display reported voting results from its 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders elected all director nominees, approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, confirming current governance and audit arrangements.

How many shares were represented at Universal Display’s 2026 shareholder meeting?

A total of 42,581,241 votes were represented at the 2026 meeting. This figure includes shares present in person or by proxy, with abstentions and broker non-votes counted as present solely for quorum determination, ensuring sufficient participation for valid corporate action.

Were Universal Display’s director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees were elected at the 2026 meeting. Each nominee, including Steven V. Abramson and April Walker, received significantly more votes “for” than “against,” with additional abstentions and broker non-votes that were not treated as votes cast on the elections.

How did Universal Display shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation. The proposal received 30,833,842 votes for, 7,506,813 votes against, and 69,399 abstentions, with 4,171,187 broker non-votes not counted as votes cast on this non-binding say-on-pay proposal.

Was KPMG LLP ratified as Universal Display’s auditor for 2026?

Yes, shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Universal Display’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The ratification received 41,561,564 votes for, 981,659 votes against, and 38,018 abstentions, with abstentions not treated as votes cast on this auditor ratification proposal.

What are broker non-votes in Universal Display’s 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers lacking voting authority on certain proposals. For quorum, they were counted as present, but not as votes cast on the election of directors or the advisory compensation proposal, which affected only the calculation of support percentages for those items.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 04:00 PM EDT

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): June 18, 2026

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Pennsylvania	1-12031	23-2372688
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Phillips Boulevard, Ewing, NJ		08618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (609) 671-0980

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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, $0.01 par value	OLED	The NASDAQ Stock 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 Instructions 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 ☐

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.

(a) The Company held the 2026 Annual Meeting on June 18, 2026.

(b) The number of votes represented at the annual meeting, in person or by proxy, was 42,581,241. In determining this number, abstentions and shares held by brokers who have notified us that they lack voting authority with respect to any matter (referred to herein as “broker non-votes”) were deemed present for quorum purposes. The matters voted upon at the annual meeting and the results of the vote on each such matter are set forth below:

1. Election of Directors.


Name	Votes FOR	Votes AGAINST	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
Steven V. Abramson	37,862,560	514,598	32,896	4,171,187
Nigel Brown	38,048,461	322,239	39,354	4,171,187
Cynthia J. Comparin	37,091,401	1,282,325	36,328	4,171,187
Richard C. Elias	37,363,539	1,008,128	38,387	4,171,187
Elizabeth H. Gemmill	35,335,378	3,043,479	31,197	4,171,187
C. Keith Hartley	35,831,460	2,540,787	37,807	4,171,187
Celia M. Joseph	34,242,750	4,135,503	31,801	4,171,187
Lawrence Lacerte	35,090,435	3,280,656	38,963	4,171,187
Joan Lau	37,537,209	836,890	35,955	4,171,187
Sidney D. Rosenblatt	37,398,294	977,519	34,241	4,171,187
April Walker	38,220,756	156,183	33,115	4,171,187

* Abstentions and broker non-votes were not considered votes “cast” with respect to the election of directors.

2. Advisory resolution to approve compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

      
Votes FOR

     Votes AGAINST

     Abstentions

     Broker Non-Votes

* Abstentions and broker non-votes were not considered votes “cast” on this proposal.

3. Proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

      
Votes FOR

     Votes AGAINST

     Abstentions

     Broker Non-Votes

* Abstentions were not considered votes “cast” on this proposal.

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.


	Universal Display Corporation

Date: June 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Mauro Premutico
		Mauro Premutico
		Secretary

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