Shareholders back OPAL Fuels (NASDAQ: OPAL) board and auditor at 2026 meeting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OPAL Fuels Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2026. As of the April 22, 2026 record date, there were 29,827,849 Class A shares, 121,500,000 Class B shares and 22,899,037 Class D shares outstanding, for a total of 265,823,034 votes entitled to be cast. Holders representing 256,957,639 votes were present in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum. Stockholders elected eight directors, each receiving over 246 million votes in favor, and ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm with 256,881,212 votes for, 74,151 against and 2,276 abstentions.
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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes entitled to be cast: 265,823,034 votes
Votes represented at meeting: 256,957,639 votes
Class A shares outstanding: 29,827,849 shares
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Votes entitled to be cast
265,823,034 votes
Total voting power as of April 22, 2026 record date
Votes represented at meeting
256,957,639 votes
Votes present in person or by proxy, establishing quorum
Class A shares outstanding
29,827,849 shares
Class A common stock as of April 22, 2026
Class B shares outstanding
121,500,000 shares
Class B common stock as of April 22, 2026
Class D shares outstanding
22,899,037 shares
Class D common stock as of April 22, 2026 (five votes each)
Votes for highest-supported director
250,143,781 votes
For votes received by nominee Lance Moll
Auditor ratification for votes
256,881,212 votes
Votes for BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Nominee | FOR | WITHHELD | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"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.
quorum financial
"constituting a quorum"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
record date financial
"As of the close of business on April 22, 2026 (the “Record Date”)"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
What did OPAL Fuels (OPAL) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?
OPAL Fuels disclosed the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including director elections and the ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm.
How many votes were eligible and represented at the OPAL Fuels 2026 meeting?
A total of 265,823,034 votes were entitled to be cast as of April 22, 2026. At the meeting, 256,957,639 votes of OPAL Fuels common stock were represented in person or by proxy, establishing a valid quorum.
Were OPAL Fuels’ director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes. All eight OPAL Fuels director nominees, including Chairman Mark Comora and directors such as Betsy L. Battle and Ashok Vemuri, were elected, each receiving more than 246 million votes in favor and relatively few votes withheld.
Which auditor did OPAL Fuels stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as OPAL Fuels’ independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 256,881,212 votes for, 74,151 votes against, and 2,276 abstentions and no broker non-votes.