Reed’s (NYSE: REED) holders back 2026 equity plan, directors and pay
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Reed’s, Inc. reported results from its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders approved the Reed’s, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which became effective immediately upon approval. They also elected five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
Stockholders ratified Weinberg & Company P.A. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. They approved the compensation of named executive officers in an advisory vote and chose a three-year frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation, which the Board adopted.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
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
Director vote example: 7,069,234 votes for
Auditor ratification: 8,099,074 votes for
2026 Plan approval: 7,068,913 votes for
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Director vote example
7,069,234 votes for
Election of director Shufen Deng; 5,595 withhold; 1,035,603 broker non-votes
Auditor ratification
8,099,074 votes for
Ratification of Weinberg & Company P.A.; 10,794 against; 564 abstentions
2026 Plan approval
7,068,913 votes for
Approval of Reed’s, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan; 5,756 against; 160 abstentions; 1,035,603 broker non-votes
Say-on-pay frequency
6,893,600 votes for three years
Frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation; 176,660 for one year; 4,300 for two years; 269 abstentions; 1,035,603 broker non-votes
Key Terms
2026 Equity Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, advisory vote, +1 more
5 terms
2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the Reed’s, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Weinberg & Company P.A. 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.
broker non-votes financial
"as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each matter"
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.
advisory vote financial
"The Company’s stockholders passed the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
frequency of stockholder advisory votes financial
"The Company’s stockholders voted three years for the frequency of stockholder advisory votes on the compensation"
FAQ
Were Reed’s (REED) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All five nominees, including Shufen Deng and Neal M. Cohane, were elected as directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier departure.
What were the voting results for Reed’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan?
The 2026 Equity Incentive Plan was approved with 7,068,913 votes for, 5,756 against, 160 abstentions, and 1,035,603 broker non-votes, making the plan effective immediately upon stockholder approval at the annual meeting.