BRC Group posts 2026 shareholder vote results
BRC Group Holdings, Inc. reported the final results of stockholder voting from its 2026 annual meeting held on May 19, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BRC Group Holdings, Inc. reported the final results of stockholder voting from its 2026 annual meeting held on May 19, 2026. Seven director nominees, including Bryant R. Riley and Thomas J. Kelleher, each received over 11.4 million votes in favor, with significantly fewer votes against.
Stockholders also voted on two additional proposals, with one receiving about 21.7 million votes for and another receiving about 10.7 million votes for, alongside reported abstentions and broker non-votes. The company also listed its common stock, preferred share depositary shares, and several series of senior notes as securities registered on the Nasdaq Global Market.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Meeting date: May 19, 2026
Votes for Bryant R. Riley: 12,170,263 votes
Votes for Thomas J. Kelleher: 12,141,839 votes
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Meeting date
May 19, 2026
Date of 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
Votes for Bryant R. Riley
12,170,263 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Thomas J. Kelleher
12,141,839 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Highest additional proposal support
21,730,428 votes for
First non-director proposal voted at meeting
Second proposal broker non-votes
9,505,246 shares
Broker non-votes on additional proposal
5.00% Senior Notes due 2026
5.00% coupon
RILYG listed on Nasdaq Global Market
6.50% Senior Notes due 2026
6.50% coupon
RILYN listed on Nasdaq Global Market
6.875% Series A Preferred
6.875% rate
Depositary shares representing 1/1000th of a share
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, Cumulative Perpetual Preferred, Senior Notes, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, +1 more
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"Abstentions | | | | Broker Non-Votes 10,707,112 | | 1,742,371 | | 82,159 | | 9,505,246"
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.
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred financial
"Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1000th of a share of 6.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Share)"
Senior Notes financial
"5.00% Senior Notes due 2026 | | RILYG | | Nasdaq Global Market 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026"
Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory
"Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07. Submission of Matters"
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.
FAQ
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What did BRC Group (RILY) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?
BRC Group disclosed final stockholder voting results from its 2026 annual meeting. The filing details vote counts for director nominees and two additional proposals, as well as the company’s listed equity and debt securities on the Nasdaq Global Market.
When was BRC Group’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting held?
The 2026 annual stockholder meeting of BRC Group Holdings, Inc. was held on May 19, 2026. The company’s 8-K summarizes the proposals presented and the exact vote totals for each matter submitted to stockholders at that meeting.
How many votes did BRC Group director nominee Bryant R. Riley receive?
Director nominee Bryant R. Riley received 12,170,263 votes for, 327,211 votes against, and 34,173 abstentions. The filing also reports 9,505,241 broker non-votes associated with his election proposal, indicating substantial support among voting stockholders.
What were the vote totals on BRC Group’s additional proposals in 2026?
One proposal received 21,730,428 votes for, 287,352 against, and 19,108 abstentions. Another proposal received 10,707,112 votes for, 1,742,371 against, 82,159 abstentions, and 9,505,246 broker non-votes, reflecting differing levels of participation and support.
Which BRC Group securities are listed on Nasdaq according to this filing?
BRC Group lists common stock, depositary shares for its 6.875% Series A and 7.375% Series B preferred, and several senior notes. These include 5.00% and 6.50% senior notes due 2026 and 5.25% and 6.00% senior notes due 2028.
What does the term broker non-votes mean in BRC Group’s voting results?
Broker non-votes refer to shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals, often because the beneficial owners did not give specific instructions. BRC Group’s filing reports broker non-votes alongside for, against, and abstention totals.
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