Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) investors back board, 2026 auditor and pay plan
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Payoneer Global Inc. reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 9, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class II directors: John Caplan, Amir Goldman and Susanna Morgan, each receiving substantially more votes "for" than "against," alongside 66,992,499 broker non-votes for this proposal.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Kesselman & Kesselman, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 255,270,515 shares in favor versus 6,708,995 against. In addition, the non-binding advisory vote to approve compensation for named executive officers passed with 183,709,751 shares in favor, 16,478,407 against and 98,953 abstentions, plus 66,992,499 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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
Votes for John Caplan: 198,488,911 shares
Votes for Amir Goldman: 184,190,282 shares
Votes for Susanna Morgan: 199,342,951 shares
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Votes for John Caplan
198,488,911 shares
Election of Class II director at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Amir Goldman
184,190,282 shares
Election of Class II director at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Susanna Morgan
199,342,951 shares
Election of Class II director at June 9, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for 2026 auditor ratification
255,270,515 shares
Ratification of Kesselman & Kesselman as 2026 independent auditor
Votes against 2026 auditor ratification
6,708,995 shares
Ratification of Kesselman & Kesselman as 2026 independent auditor
Votes for executive compensation
183,709,751 shares
Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Votes against executive compensation
16,478,407 shares
Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on governance items
66,992,499 shares
Broker non-votes on director elections and executive compensation proposal
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory vote, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The Directors also had broker non-votes totaling 66,992,499."
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
"as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
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.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
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.
Audit Committee financial
"The earlier appointment by the Audit Committee of Kesselman & Kesselman"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
FAQ
Which directors were elected to Payoneer (PAYO)’s board in 2026 and how did the vote break down?
John Caplan, Amir Goldman, and Susanna Morgan were elected as Class II directors. Each received far more "for" votes than "against," with additional broker non-votes recorded. This maintains continuity on the board and confirms shareholder backing for the existing director slate.
What are broker non-votes mentioned in Payoneer (PAYO)’s 2026 annual meeting results?
Broker non-votes arise when brokers hold shares for clients but cannot vote on certain proposals without specific instructions. For Payoneer’s director elections and executive compensation proposal, there were 66,992,499 broker non-votes, which count for quorum but not as votes for or against.