PepGen shareholders back directors and KPMG auditor
PepGen Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026, where shareholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification.
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PepGen Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026, where shareholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification. A quorum was reached, with 54,650,845 shares present or represented by proxy out of 69,169,215 shares entitled to vote.
Stockholders elected three Class I directors—Howard Mayer, M.D., Joshua Resnick, M.D., M.B.A., and Lisa Wyman, M.S.—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Each nominee received tens of millions of votes in favor, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as PepGen’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 54,556,255 votes for, 77,083 against, and 17,507 abstentions.
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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
Shares entitled to vote: 69,169,215 shares
Shares present or by proxy: 54,650,845 shares
Votes for KPMG LLP: 54,556,255 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
69,169,215 shares
Common stock entitled to vote at 2026 Annual Meeting
Shares present or by proxy
54,650,845 shares
Shares represented at 2026 Annual Meeting (quorum reached)
Votes for KPMG LLP
54,556,255 votes
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm
Votes against KPMG LLP
77,083 votes
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm
Votes for Lisa Wyman
39,423,497 votes
Election as Class I director
Votes for Howard Mayer
36,111,969 votes
Election as Class I director
Votes for Joshua Resnick
35,766,232 votes
Election as Class I director
Broker non-votes on directors
10,036,628 votes
Broker non-votes for each director nominee
Key Terms
broker non-votes, emerging growth company, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"There were 10,036,628 broker non-votes regarding the election of each of Howard Mayer, Joshua Resnick, and Lisa Wyman."
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.
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG 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.
quorum regulatory
"The number of shares of common stock present or represented by valid proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting was 54,650,845. Therefore, a quorum was present."
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.
definitive proxy statement regulatory
"each such proposal described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2026"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
FAQ
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What was the main outcome of PepGen (PEPG)'s 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected three Class I directors and ratified KPMG LLP as auditor. All proposals received strong support, confirming the board’s slate and the choice of independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Who was elected to PepGen (PEPG)'s board at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected Howard Mayer, M.D., Joshua Resnick, M.D., M.B.A., and Lisa Wyman, M.S. Each will serve as a Class I director until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, or earlier death, resignation, or removal.
What were the vote totals for PepGen (PEPG)'s auditor ratification in 2026?
For the ratification of KPMG LLP, stockholders cast 54,556,255 votes for, 77,083 votes against, and 17,507 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes, indicating broad support for retaining KPMG as the independent registered public accounting firm.
Were there broker non-votes on PepGen (PEPG) director elections in 2026?
Yes. There were 10,036,628 broker non-votes for each director nominee—Howard Mayer, Joshua Resnick, and Lisa Wyman. Despite these broker non-votes, each nominee received sufficient votes for election to the board as a Class I director.
Did PepGen (PEPG) remain an emerging growth company at the time of this report?
The report indicates PepGen as an emerging growth company under applicable Exchange Act rules. This status can provide certain scaled disclosure and regulatory accommodations but does not change the voting outcomes described for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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