Optimum Communications (NYSE: OPTU) investors re-elect full board and ratify KPMG
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Optimum Communications, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 10, 2026. Class A and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, elected nine directors to one-year terms and ratified the company’s independent auditor.
All director nominees, including Patrick Drahi, David Drahi, Dexter Goei and others, received over 4.6 billion votes "for" each, with smaller "against" and abstention totals and 52,469,525 broker non-votes on each director item. Stockholders also strongly approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm with 4,786,138,349 votes for, 10,333,164 against and 11,283,760 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Meeting date: June 10, 2026
Votes for Patrick Drahi: 4,674,166,959 votes
Votes against Patrick Drahi: 76,168,266 votes
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Meeting date
June 10, 2026
2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Votes for Patrick Drahi
4,674,166,959 votes
Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes against Patrick Drahi
76,168,266 votes
Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on director items
52,469,525 votes
Each director election proposal
Votes for KPMG ratification
4,786,138,349 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 auditor
Votes against KPMG ratification
10,333,164 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 auditor
Abstentions on KPMG ratification
11,283,760 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 auditor
Broker non-votes on KPMG item
0
No broker non-votes reported on auditor ratification
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, definitive proxy statement, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting")"
broker non-votes financial
"as well as abstentions and broker non-votes, as applicable, are set forth"
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
"the appointment of KPMG LLP 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.
definitive proxy statement financial
"each of which is described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
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.
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 12, 2026 (June 10, 2026 )
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On June 10, 2026, Optimum Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s Class A and Class B stockholders voted together as a single class on the following proposals, each of which is described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026: (i) the election of Patrick Drahi, David Drahi, Dexter Goei, Dennis Mathew, Mark Mullen, Dennis Okhuijsen, Susan Schnabel, Charles Stewart and Raymond Svider to the Company’s Board of Directors for one-year terms; and (ii) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
The voting results for each proposal, including the number of votes cast for and against, as well as abstentions and broker non-votes, as applicable, are set forth below. In accordance with the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Class A stockholders have one vote per share and Class B stockholders have twenty-five votes per share.
No other matters were considered and voted on by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Patrick Drahi | 4,674,166,959 | 76,168,266 | 4,950,523 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
David Drahi | 4,625,140,530 | 125,194,710 | 4,950,508 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dexter Goei | 4,658,485,139 | 91,848,943 | 4,951,666 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dennis Mathew | 4,668,277,398 | 82,059,646 | 4,948,704 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Mark Mullen | 4,649,822,034 | 100,513,625 | 4,950,089 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dennis Okhuijsen | 4,672,461,587 | 77,844,777 | 4,979,384 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Susan Schnabel | 4,675,189,058 | 75,121,452 | 4,975,238 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Charles Stewart | 4,625,374,992 | 124,929,941 | 4,980,815 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Raymond Svider | 4,623,594,038 | 126,718,405 | 4,973,305 | 52,469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,786,138,349 | 10,333,164 | 11,283,760 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: June 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael E. Olsen | |||||||||
| Michael E. Olsen | |||||||||||
| General Counsel & Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer | |||||||||||
FAQ
What did Optimum Communications (OPTU) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing nine directors to one-year terms and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. Class A and Class B shares voted together, with each proposal described in the company’s April 30, 2026 proxy statement.
Were all Optimum Communications (OPTU) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes, all nine director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Patrick Drahi and Dexter Goei, received more than 4.6 billion votes for, with smaller numbers of votes against, abstentions, and 52,469,525 broker non-votes recorded on each director election item.
How did Optimum Communications (OPTU) stockholders vote on the KPMG auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Optimum Communications’ independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 4,786,138,349 votes for, 10,333,164 votes against, and 11,283,760 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this item in the meeting results.
Were any other matters voted on at the 2026 Optimum Communications (OPTU) annual meeting?
No, only two proposals were considered. Stockholders voted on electing nine directors and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026. The filing states that no other matters were considered and voted on at the Annual Meeting beyond these proposals.