RxSight (RXST) investors re-elect board, approve pay and ratify Ernst & Young
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RxSight, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. Of 41,396,609 common shares outstanding as of April 21, 2026, 33,299,192 were represented, about 80.4% of shares entitled to vote.
Stockholders re-elected three Class II directors — William J. Link, Robert Warner, and Shweta Singh Maniar — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
They also approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation, with 21,236,615 votes for and 2,742,189 against, and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 33,062,585 votes for and 92,653 against.
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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 outstanding: 41,396,609 shares
Shares represented: 33,299,192 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 21,236,615 votes
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Shares outstanding
41,396,609 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 21, 2026
Shares represented
33,299,192 shares
Shares present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting (~80.4%)
Say-on-pay votes for
21,236,615 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
2,742,189 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
33,062,585 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Auditor ratification votes against
92,653 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
William J. Link votes for
21,086,793 votes
Re-election as Class II director
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes | 9,277,003"
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
"Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our 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.
FAQ
What key items did RxSight (RXST) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three main items: re-election of three Class II directors, an advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Were RxSight (RXST) directors re-elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Stockholders re-elected three Class II directors—William J. Link, Robert Warner, and Shweta Singh Maniar—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, based on the reported voting results.
Did RxSight (RXST) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?
Yes. In the advisory vote on executive compensation, 21,236,615 votes were cast in favor, 2,742,189 against, and 43,385 abstained, with 9,277,003 broker non-votes, indicating stockholder approval of the named executive officers’ compensation.
Which audit firm did RxSight (RXST) stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as RxSight’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 33,062,585 votes for, 92,653 against, and 143,954 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported for this item.