Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) investors back equity plan and RSU grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Palladyne AI Corp. held its 2026 annual meeting, where 32,816,253 shares, about 69% of those entitled to vote, were represented, allowing business to proceed. Stockholders elected Class II director Dennis Weibling and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Investors approved an amendment and restatement of the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to add 4,500,000 shares of common stock available for grants. They also approved restricted stock unit awards to senior executives covering 5,360,659 shares, which became fully effective and eligible for vesting upon this stockholder approval.
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8-K Event Classification
4 items: 3.02, 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
4 items
Item 3.02
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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 represented at meeting: 32,816,253 shares
Participation rate: 69%
Equity plan share increase: 4,500,000 shares
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8 metrics
Shares represented at meeting
32,816,253 shares
Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Participation rate
69%
Approximate percentage of total shares entitled to vote
Equity plan share increase
4,500,000 shares
Additional common shares authorized under amended 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
Senior Executive RSU awards
5,360,659 shares
Aggregate common shares underlying restricted stock unit awards
Director election votes for
19,383,890 votes
Votes cast in favor of electing Dennis Weibling as Class II director
Auditor ratification votes for
29,069,119 votes
Votes in favor of ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026
Equity plan approval votes for
16,236,339 votes
Votes supporting the amended and restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
Senior Executive RSU approval votes for
19,630,273 votes
Votes in favor of restricted stock unit awards to senior executives
Key Terms
2021 Equity Incentive Plan, restricted stock unit awards, Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +2 more
6 terms
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"an amendment and restatement of the Palladyne AI Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"
restricted stock unit awards financial
"approved certain restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 5,360,659 shares"
Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"For | | Against | | Abstain | | 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
"the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s 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.
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.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"issued pursuant to the exemption provided in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
FAQ
What restricted stock unit awards did Palladyne AI (PDYN) senior executives receive?
Senior executives received restricted stock unit awards covering 5,360,659 shares of common stock. These awards became fully effective and eligible for vesting once shareholders approved them at the 2026 annual meeting, as described in the company’s definitive proxy statement.
Who was elected as a director of Palladyne AI Corp. at the 2026 meeting?
Shareholders elected Dennis Weibling as a Class II director. He will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, and until a successor is elected and qualified or he leaves the role earlier through death, resignation, or removal.