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Syntec Optics (NASDAQ: OPTX) investors approve directors, RSUs and charter change

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Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on January 20, 2026. Stockholders elected Wally Bishop (31,398,541 votes for, 213,518 withheld) and Albert A. Manzone (31,514,689 votes for, 97,370 withheld) as Class II directors to serve until the 2028 annual meeting, out of 36,920,226 votable shares.

Stockholders also approved several routine corporate matters. They ratified the appointment of CBIZ, Inc. as independent registered public accounting firm with 32,583,955 votes for, 180,067 against, and 9,418 abstaining. The grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan was approved with 31,495,469 votes for, 113,996 against, and 2,594 abstentions. An amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation passed with 31,154,992 votes for, 452,777 against, and 4,289 abstaining, and stockholders approved the general proposal to consider any other business with 31,437,144 votes for, 456,852 against, and 4,446 abstentions.

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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): January 22, 2026 (January 20, 2026)

 

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41034   87-0816957

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

515 Lee Rd.

Rochester, NY 14606

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(585) 768-2513

 

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:

 

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))

 

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, par value $0.0001 per share   OPTX   The Nasdaq Capital Market
Redeemable warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   OPTXW   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

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.

 

On January 20, 2026, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”). The matters voted on at the Meeting were: (i) the election of two directors to the Board of Directors to hold office until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders; (ii) ratification of the appointment of CBIZ, Inc. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025; (iii) approval of the grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) pursuant to Section 6 of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, (iv) amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation., and (v) consider any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

 

The voting results for each item of business voted upon at the Meeting were as follows:

 

Votable Shares: 36,920,226

 

1. The votes cast with respect to the proposal to elect the following Class II directors, Wally Bishop and Albert A. Manzone, as directors of the Company to hold office until the 2028 annual meeting and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or, if sooner, until the director’s death, resignation or removal, were as follows:

 

    For   Withhold
Wally Bishop   31,398,541   213,518
Albert A. Manzone   31,514,689   97,370

 

The stockholders elected each nominee to serve as a Class II director of the Company.

 

2. The votes cast with respect to the proposal to ratify the appointment of CBIZ, Inc. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
32,583,955   180,067   9,418

 

The stockholders approved the proposal to ratify the appointment of CBIZ, Inc. as our independent registered public accounting firm.

 

3. The votes cast with respect to the proposal to approve the grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) pursuant to Section 6 of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
31,495,469   113,996   2,594

 

The stockholders approved the proposal to grant RSUs.

 

4. The votes cast with respect to the proposal to amend the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
31,154,992   452,777   4,289

 

The stockholders approved the proposal to amend the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

 

5. The votes cast with respect to the proposal to consider any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
31,437,144   456,852   4,446

 

The stockholders approved the proposal to consider any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 
 

 

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.

 

Dated: January 22, 2026

 

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.  
     
By: /s/ Al Kapoor  
Name: Al Kapoor  
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) announce in this 8-K?

The company reported the voting results of its January 20, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including director elections and approvals of several corporate proposals.

Which directors were elected at Syntec Optics (OPTX)'s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Wally Bishop with 31,398,541 votes for and Albert A. Manzone with 31,514,689 votes for as Class II directors to serve until the 2028 annual meeting.

Did Syntec Optics (OPTX) stockholders approve the auditor ratification?

Yes. Stockholders approved ratifying CBIZ, Inc. as independent registered public accounting firm with 32,583,955 votes for, 180,067 against, and 9,418 abstentions.

Were the RSU grants under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan approved for Syntec Optics (OPTX)?

Yes. The proposal to grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan was approved with 31,495,469 votes for, 113,996 against, and 2,594 abstentions.

What corporate governance changes were approved at Syntec Optics (OPTX)'s 2026 meeting?

Stockholders approved an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with 31,154,992 votes for, 452,777 against, and 4,289 abstaining.

How many votable shares were represented at Syntec Optics (OPTX)'s 2026 annual meeting?

The filing reports 36,920,226 votable shares for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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