Park Dental (NASDAQ: PARK) investors back director and Deloitte at 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Park Dental Partners, Inc. reported voting results from its 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders elected Christopher C. Smith as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with 4,214,835 votes for, 586,587 withheld, and 478,173 broker non-votes.

Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,145,444 votes for, 1,047 against, 133,104 abstentions, and no broker non-votes. A quorum was present, with 5,279,595 of 6,608,919 eligible shares represented.

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

Shares entitled to vote: 6,608,919 shares Shares represented at meeting: 5,279,595 shares Votes for director: 4,214,835 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Shares entitled to vote 6,608,919 shares Common stock entitled to vote as of March 30, 2026

Shares represented at meeting 5,279,595 shares Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for director 4,214,835 votes Votes for election of Christopher C. Smith as Class II director

Director votes withheld 586,587 votes Votes withheld for Christopher C. Smith

Director broker non-votes 478,173 votes Broker non-votes on director election proposal

Votes for auditor ratification 5,145,444 votes Votes for Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor

Votes against auditor ratification 1,047 votes Votes against Deloitte & Touche LLP

Auditor abstentions 133,104 votes Abstentions on auditor ratification proposal

Key Terms

quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, restricted shares

4 terms

quorum financial

"A total of 5,279,595 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, 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.

broker non-votes financial

"Christopher C. Smith ... 4,214,835 ... 586,587 ... 478,173 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

"ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026."

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.

restricted shares financial

"including restricted shares entitled to vote prior to vesting."

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

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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): May 29, 2026

Park Dental Partners, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota		001-42967		93-2020683
(State or Other Jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS Employer
Incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

2200 County Road C West, Suite 2210

Roseville, Minnesota 55113

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 

(651) 633-0500

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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	PARK	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 x

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. x

* * *

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 29, 2026, Park Dental Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) for the purposes of (i) electing the Class II director named in the definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”); and (ii) ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

As of the record date of March 30, 2026, there were 6,608,919 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, including restricted shares entitled to vote prior to vesting. A total of 5,279,595 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum. The final results of the shareholder vote are set forth below.

Proposal 1: Election of Director

The Company’s shareholders elected Christopher C. Smith as a Class II director to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. The director was elected by the votes indicated.

Nominee

For

Withheld

Broker Non-Votes

Christopher C. Smith

4,214,835

586,587

478,173

Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The appointment was ratified by the votes indicated.

For		Against				Abstain				Broker Non-Votes
5,145,444			1,047				133,104				0

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

* * *

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.

	PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC.
Date: June 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Peter G. Swenson
	Name: Peter G. Swenson
	Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chair

FAQ

What did Park Dental Partners (PARK) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected Christopher C. Smith as a Class II director and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026. Both proposals received strong support, confirming the existing board composition and audit firm relationship for the upcoming fiscal year.

How many Park Dental Partners (PARK) shares were eligible and voted at the 2026 meeting?

A total of 6,608,919 common shares were entitled to vote as of March 30, 2026. At the meeting, 5,279,595 shares were represented in person or by proxy, satisfying quorum requirements and allowing the director election and auditor ratification to proceed.

What were the vote results for Park Dental director Christopher C. Smith?

Christopher C. Smith received 4,214,835 votes for election as a Class II director, with 586,587 votes withheld and 478,173 broker non-votes. He will serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified.

How did Park Dental Partners (PARK) shareholders vote on Deloitte & Touche as auditor?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totaled 5,145,444 for, 1,047 against, 133,104 abstentions, and zero broker non-votes, indicating broad shareholder support.

What is a broker non-vote in the Park Dental Partners (PARK) results?

A broker non-vote occurs when a broker holds shares in street name but does not receive voting instructions on non-routine matters. In this meeting, 478,173 broker non-votes were recorded for the director election, while the auditor ratification showed no broker non-votes.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 3.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE 21.9 KB