Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) shareholders reelect board slate and ratify Baker Tilly

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rumble Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected six directors to one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.

Directors Chris Pavlovski, Katie Biber, Paul Cappuccio, Phil Evershed, Ryan Milnes and Jerry Naumoff each received more votes "for" than "withheld," with Pavlovski receiving 1,153,778,948 votes for and 724,893 withheld. Stockholders also ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,284,679,467 votes for, 446,520 against and 530,929 abstentions.

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

Pavlovski votes for: 1,153,778,948 votes Pavlovski votes withheld: 724,893 votes Broker non-votes (most directors): 131,153,075 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Pavlovski votes for 1,153,778,948 votes Director election, Proposal 1

Pavlovski votes withheld 724,893 votes Director election, Proposal 1

Broker non-votes (most directors) 131,153,075 votes Director elections, Proposal 1

Naumoff votes for 12,198,861 votes Director election, Proposal 1

Naumoff votes withheld 2,905,677 votes Director election, Proposal 1

Auditor ratification votes for 1,284,679,467 votes Baker Tilly US, LLP, Proposal 2

Auditor ratification votes against 446,520 votes Baker Tilly US, LLP, Proposal 2

Auditor ratification abstentions 530,929 votes Baker Tilly US, LLP, Proposal 2

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

"Rumble Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026"

broker non-votes financial

"Chris Pavlovski 1,153,778,948 For, 724,893 Withheld, 131,153,075 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

"ratified the selection of Baker Tilly US, 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.

Form 8-K regulatory

"FORM 8-K PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

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06/15/2026 - 08:00 AM

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): June 11, 2026

Rumble Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-40079		80-0984597
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

444 Gulf of Mexico Dr

Longboat Key, FL 34228

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (941) 210-0196

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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	RUM	The Nasdaq Global Market
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share	RUMBW	The Nasdaq Global Market

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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Rumble Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). The final results of each of the proposals submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below. Each such proposal is further described in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026.

Proposal 1. The Company’s stockholders elected the six directors listed below to serve for one-year terms expiring at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified by the votes indicated:

Nominees	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Chris Pavlovski	1,153,778,948	724,893	131,153,075
Katie Biber	1,153,296,054	1,207,787	131,153,075
Paul Cappuccio	1,154,105,626	398,215	131,153,075
Phil Evershed	1,154,139,114	364,727	131,153,075
Ryan Milnes	1,154,058,835	445,006	131,153,075
Jerry Naumoff⁽¹⁾	12,198,861	2,905,677	—

(1)	Mr. Naumoff is a Class A Director, as defined in the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and is elected solely by vote of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.

Proposal 2. The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 by the votes indicated:

For		Against		Abstentions
1,284,679,467		446,520		530,929

SIGNATURES

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.

	Rumble Inc.

Date: June 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Maurice F. Edelson
	Name:	Maurice F. Edelson
	Title:	General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Rumble (RUM) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Rumble stockholders elected six directors to one-year terms and ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor for 2026. All director nominees received more votes "for" than "withheld," and the auditor proposal passed with over 1.28 billion votes in favor.

Which directors were elected to the Rumble (RUM) board in 2026?

Stockholders elected Chris Pavlovski, Katie Biber, Paul Cappuccio, Phil Evershed, Ryan Milnes and Jerry Naumoff. Each will serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified, reflecting stockholder approval of the company’s proposed board slate.

How strong was support for Rumble’s auditor Baker Tilly in 2026?

Stockholders ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as Rumble’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 1,284,679,467 votes for, 446,520 against and 530,929 abstentions. This indicates clear approval of continuing the existing external audit relationship for the fiscal year.

How many votes did Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski receive for board election?

Director nominee Chris Pavlovski received 1,153,778,948 votes "for" and 724,893 votes "withheld," along with 131,153,075 broker non-votes. These results show a very large majority of votes cast in favor of his continued service on Rumble’s board.

What were the vote results for Rumble director nominee Jerry Naumoff?

Director nominee Jerry Naumoff received 12,198,861 votes "for" and 2,905,677 votes "withheld," with no broker non-votes reported for his line item. The filing states that six directors, including Naumoff, were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

What type of filing did Rumble submit for the 2026 shareholder vote results?

Rumble submitted a Form 8-K reporting matters submitted to a vote of security holders under Item 5.07. The filing summarizes the proposals presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and provides detailed tabulations of votes for, withheld, against, abstentions and broker non-votes.

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