Optex Systems (NASDAQ: OPXS) investors reelect full board and ratify auditor

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Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on March 9, 2026. Shareholders representing 5,814,286 of 6,937,358 outstanding common shares were present or represented by proxy, which was sufficient to conduct business.

All five director nominees — Chad M. George, Dayton Judd, Dale E. Lehmann, R. Rimmy Malhotra, and Danny R. Schoening — were elected to the board. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Whitley Penn LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026, with 5,802,742 votes for, 10,622 against, and 922 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): March 9, 2026

OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		001-41644		90-0609531
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1420 Presidential Drive, Richardson, TX		75081-2439
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 644-0722

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:.

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		OPXS		NASDAQ

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 March 9, 2026, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). As of the record date for the Meeting, 6,937,358 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued and outstanding. A total of 5,814,286 shares of the Company’s common stock, constituting a quorum, were present or represented by proxy at the Meeting. At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted on the following proposals:

1. To elect five nominees to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), each for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of shareholders, and until his successor has been duly elected and qualified:

Director		For				Withhold				Broker Non-Votes
Chad M. George			3,993,581				50,812				1,769,893
Dayton Judd			3,921,761				122,632				1,769,893
Dale E. Lehmann			3,995,478				48,915				1,769,893
R. Rimmy Malhotra			3,813,077				231,316				1,769,893
Danny R. Schoening			3,939,084				105,309				1,769,893

2. To ratify the appointment of Whitley Penn LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026:

For			Against				Abstain
5,802,742				10,622				922

As a result of the Meeting, all five director nominees were elected to the Board and Whitley Penn LLP’s appointment as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026 was ratified.

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.

	Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
	(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Karen Hawkins
		Karen Hawkins
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 9, 2026

FAQ

What did Optex Systems (OPXS) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing five directors and ratifying Whitley Penn LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026. All director nominees were elected, and the auditor ratification proposal received strong approval.

How many Optex Systems (OPXS) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 5,814,286 Optex Systems common shares were present or represented by proxy at the 2026 annual meeting. This was out of 6,937,358 shares issued and outstanding as of the record date, allowing the company to achieve a quorum for business.

Who were elected to the Optex Systems (OPXS) board at the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders elected Chad M. George, Dayton Judd, Dale E. Lehmann, R. Rimmy Malhotra, and Danny R. Schoening as directors. Each nominee received more votes “for” than “withheld,” confirming their election to the Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. board of directors for the coming term.

Which audit firm did Optex Systems (OPXS) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Whitley Penn LLP as Optex Systems’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026. The ratification proposal received 5,802,742 votes for, 10,622 votes against, and 922 abstentions, indicating broad shareholder support.

What was the total number of Optex Systems (OPXS) shares outstanding on the 2026 meeting record date?

As of the record date for the 2026 annual meeting, Optex Systems had 6,937,358 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. These shares were entitled to vote on electing directors and ratifying the company’s independent registered public accounting firm at the meeting.

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