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Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) investors reelect full board but vote down one proposal

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Puma Biotechnology, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting. Stockholders elected eight directors, with each nominee receiving more votes "For" than "Withheld." Alan H. Auerbach received 37,130,678 votes "For" and 785,624 "Withheld," while other nominees showed similar support levels.

Shareholders also voted on three additional proposals. One proposal drew 42,612,940 votes "For" and 1,328,476 "Against". Another received 29,326,673 votes "For" and 7,878,580 "Against." A further proposal received 18,234,150 votes "For" and 19,596,238 "Against," indicating it did not obtain majority support.

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Insights

Directors were reelected with strong backing, while one proposal failed.

The voting results show broad shareholder support for the existing board of Puma Biotechnology. All eight director nominees received substantially more "For" than "Withheld" votes, suggesting investors are generally comfortable with current leadership and oversight.

The three non-director proposals received mixed results. Two measures attracted clear majority support, with over 29 million and 42 million votes "For." Another proposal drew more "Against" than "For" votes, indicating shareholder reservations about that specific matter. Overall, this looks like routine governance with one area of dissent.

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.
Votes for Alan H. Auerbach 37,130,678 For; 785,624 Withheld; 6,064,713 broker non-votes Director election at shareholder meeting
Highest-supported proposal 42,612,940 For; 1,328,476 Against; 39,599 Abstain Non-director proposal vote result
Second proposal support 29,326,673 For; 7,878,580 Against; 711,049 Abstain Non-director proposal vote result
Proposal without majority 18,234,150 For; 19,596,238 Against; 85,914 Abstain Non-director proposal vote result
Broker non-votes per director 6,064,713 broker non-votes Each director election
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Nominee | For | Withheld | 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.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory
"Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
Abstain financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 42,612,940 | 1,328,476 | 39,599 | 0"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 11, 2026
 
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware
001-35703
77-0683487
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
10880 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1700
Los Angeles, California 90024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(424) 248-6500
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(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
 
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
 
PBYI
 
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Select 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.
 
 
(a)
Puma Biotechnology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) held the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) on June 11, 2026 at the Company’s principal executive offices, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, California.
 
 
(b)
The following proposals were voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and the final voting results with respect to each such proposal are set forth below:
 
Proposal 1:
The Company’s stockholders elected the eight nominated directors identified below, each to serve and to hold office for a one-year term until the close of the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders in 2027 and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal.
 
Nominee
For
Withheld
Broker
Non-Votes
Alan H. Auerbach
37,130,678
785,624
6,064,713
Alessandra Cesano
37,472,173
444,129
6,064,713
Allison Dorval
37,447,432
468,870
6,064,713
Michael P. Miller
37,220,974
695,328
6,064,713
Jay M. Moyes
36,586,798
1,329,504
6,064,713
Adrian M. Senderowicz
37,217,253
699,049
6,064,713
Brian Stuglik
37,372,588
543,714
6,064,713
Troy E. Wilson
32,546,955
5,369,347
6,064,713
 
Proposal 2:
The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
 
For
Against
Abstain
Broker
Non-Votes
42,612,940
1,328,476
39,599
0
 
Proposal 3:
The Company’s stockholders voted to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
 
For
Against
Abstain
Broker
Non-Votes
29,326,673
7,878,580
711,049
0
 
Proposal 4:
The Company’s stockholders did not approve an amendment to the terms of the warrant, issued to Alan H. Auerbach, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 4, 2011, as amended on June 15, 2021, to purchase 2,116,250 shares of the Company’s common stock at $16.00 per share (the “Auerbach Warrant”), to extend the term of the Auerbach Warrant from October 4, 2026 until October 4, 2028.
 
For
Against
Abstain
Broker
Non-Votes
18,234,150
19,596,238
85,914
0
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
 
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
Date: June 16, 2026
By:
/s/ Alan H. Auerbach
 
 
 
Alan H. Auerbach
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
  
 

FAQ

What did Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) shareholders vote on at the meeting?

Shareholders voted on the election of eight directors and three additional proposals. Each director nominee received more votes "For" than "Withheld," while the three proposals drew mixed support, including one that received more votes "Against" than "For."

Were Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) directors re-elected by shareholders?

Yes, all eight director nominees were re-elected. Each nominee, including Alan H. Auerbach and other board members, received more votes "For" than "Withheld," indicating broad shareholder support for the company’s current board composition and leadership structure.

Which Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) proposal did not get majority shareholder support?

One proposal received 18,234,150 votes "For" and 19,596,238 votes "Against," so it did not secure majority support. The filing excerpt does not label this proposal, only providing the vote totals and showing that opposition slightly exceeded support.

How strong was shareholder support for Puma Biotechnology’s top-supported proposal?

The strongest-supported proposal received 42,612,940 votes "For," 1,328,476 "Against," and 39,599 abstentions. This wide margin suggests substantial shareholder agreement with that particular item, although the excerpt does not specify the proposal’s subject matter or purpose.

Did Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) report broker non-votes in the director elections?

Yes, each director election shows broker non-votes of 6,064,713 shares. Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares but lack instructions on certain proposals, and they generally are not counted as votes "For" or "Against" in the final tallies.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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