Orion Properties (NYSE: ONL) details 2026 director elections and KPMG ratification
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Orion Properties Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected five directors — Paul H. McDowell, Reginald H. Gilyard, Kathleen R. Allen, Richard J. Lieb and Gregory J. Whyte — to serve until the next annual meeting. As of the March 13, 2026 record date, there were 56,830,068 shares of common stock outstanding. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Director nominees received around 23.1–23.4 million votes for, while KPMG’s ratification received 36,442,566 votes for, with no broker non-votes on that proposal.
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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 outstanding: 56,830,068 shares
Votes for KPMG ratification: 36,442,566 votes
Votes against KPMG ratification: 357,639 votes
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Shares outstanding
56,830,068 shares
Common stock outstanding as of March 13, 2026 record date
Votes for KPMG ratification
36,442,566 votes
Proposal 2, auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against KPMG ratification
357,639 votes
Proposal 2, auditor ratification
Abstentions on KPMG ratification
3,381,480 votes
Proposal 2, auditor ratification
Votes for Paul H. McDowell
23,381,806 votes
Proposal 1, election of directors
Broker non-votes on director elections
12,697,901 votes
Proposal 1, same number for each nominee
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Independent registered public accounting firm, Broker non-votes, Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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.
Independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) 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.
Broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 12,697,901"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
Were all Orion Properties Inc. (ONL) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all five nominees were elected. Votes for each candidate ranged from about 23.1 million to 23.4 million in favor, with smaller amounts against and abstaining, plus 12,697,901 broker non-votes reported for each director election on the meeting’s first proposal.
How many votes supported KPMG as Orion Properties Inc. (ONL) auditor for 2026?
KPMG LLP’s appointment as independent registered public accounting firm received 36,442,566 votes for, 357,639 votes against and 3,381,480 abstentions. The company reported that no broker non-votes occurred for this auditor ratification proposal, indicating broad recorded participation on that item.
Were there broker non-votes on Orion Properties Inc. (ONL) proposals?
Yes, there were 12,697,901 broker non-votes reported for each of the five director election proposals. For the proposal to ratify KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, the company stated that no broker non-votes were recorded in connection with that item.
Were any other proposals considered at Orion Properties Inc. (ONL) 2026 annual meeting?
No, only two proposals were submitted: electing five directors and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The company explicitly stated that no other proposals were submitted to a vote of stockholders at this annual meeting.