Angel Studios (NYSE: ANGX) investors back board slate and auditor at annual meeting

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Angel Studios, Inc. reported results from its annual stockholder meeting held on May 21, 2026. Shareholders elected five directors—Neal Harmon, Steve Sarowitz, Robert C. Gay, Benton Crane, and Katie Liljenquist—to serve until the next annual meeting and until successors are elected and qualified.

Support for the directors was strong, with each nominee receiving over 460 million votes "for" and broker non-votes of 57,084,634 shares. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Tanner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 519,551,386 votes in favor, 309,577 against, and 596,377 abstentions.

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 Neal Harmon: 460,968,425 shares Votes for Steve Sarowitz: 463,093,715 shares Broker non-votes (directors): 57,084,634 shares +3 more

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Votes for Neal Harmon 460,968,425 shares Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Steve Sarowitz 463,093,715 shares Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Broker non-votes (directors) 57,084,634 shares Each director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for auditor ratification 519,551,386 shares Ratification of Tanner LLP for fiscal year 2026

Votes against auditor ratification 309,577 shares Ratification of Tanner LLP for fiscal year 2026

Abstentions on auditor ratification 596,377 shares Ratification of Tanner LLP for fiscal year 2026

Key Terms

annual meeting of stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more

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annual meeting of stockholders financial

"On May 21, 2026, Angel Studios, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders"

broker non-votes financial

"The votes cast were as follows ... 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.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"to ratify the appointment of Tanner LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

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.

ratify the appointment financial

"to ratify the appointment of Tanner LLP"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/22/2026 - 04:04 PM

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 21, 2026

Angel Studios, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-41150		86-3483780
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

295 W Center St.
Provo, UT 84601

(Address of principal executive offices)

(760) 933-8437

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	ANGX	The New York Stock Exchange

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 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 21, 2026, Angel Studios, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), at which a quorum was present. At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company voted on the following two proposals: (1) to elect five directors to hold office until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified (“Proposal 1”); and (2) to ratify the appointment of Tanner LLP (“Tanner”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (“Proposal 2”). Each of these proposals is described in greater detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2026. The final results of the voting on each proposal are set forth below.

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors

The Company’s stockholders elected the persons listed below as directors, to hold office until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The votes cast were as follows:

Nominees	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Neal Harmon	460,968,425	2,404,281	57,084,634
Steve Sarowitz	463,093,715	278,991	57,084,634
Robert C. Gay	462,737,252	635,454	57,084,634
Benton Crane	462,312,730	1,059,976	57,084,634
Katie Liljenquist	462,382,487	990,219	57,084,634

Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Company’s stockholders approved Proposal 2. The votes cast were as follows:

For	Against	Abstain
519,551,386	309,577	596,377

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.


	ANGEL STUDIOS, INC.

Date: May 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Scott Klossner
		Scott Klossner
		Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Angel Studios (ANGX) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on two key items: electing five directors to the board and ratifying Tanner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received strong majority approval.

Were Angel Studios (ANGX) director nominees elected at the annual meeting?

Yes, all five director nominees—Neal Harmon, Steve Sarowitz, Robert C. Gay, Benton Crane, and Katie Liljenquist—were elected. Each received over 460 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 57,084,634 shares reported for each nominee.

How did Angel Studios (ANGX) shareholders vote on the auditor ratification?

Shareholders ratified Tanner LLP as Angel Studios’ independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 519,551,386 votes for, 309,577 votes against, and 596,377 abstentions, indicating broad support for the auditor selection.

What are broker non-votes in the Angel Studios (ANGX) meeting results?

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on a particular proposal. For each director election at Angel Studios’ 2026 annual meeting, there were 57,084,634 broker non-votes, reflecting shares not instructed on that specific item.

When will the newly elected Angel Studios (ANGX) directors serve until?

The elected directors will serve until Angel Studios’ next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. This standard one-year term aligns with typical annual election practices for boards of public companies.

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