Board and auditor backed at SCI Engineered Materials (OTCQB: SCIA)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. reported results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 19, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Shareholders elected six directors, with each nominee receiving about 1.7 million votes for, roughly 386,000 votes withheld, and 940,616 non-votes.

Shareholders also ratified GBQ Partners LLC as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,022,449 votes for, 8,856 against, and 340 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 directors: 1,704,987–1,705,187 votes for Votes withheld for directors: 385,842–386,202 votes withheld Director election non-votes: 940,616 non-votes +3 more

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Votes for directors 1,704,987–1,705,187 votes for Director election Proposal 1, May 19, 2026

Votes withheld for directors 385,842–386,202 votes withheld Director election Proposal 1, May 19, 2026

Director election non-votes 940,616 non-votes Director election Proposal 1, May 19, 2026

Auditor ratification for votes 3,022,449 votes for Proposal 2, GBQ Partners LLC, 2026 audit

Auditor ratification against votes 8,856 votes against Proposal 2, GBQ Partners LLC, 2026 audit

Auditor ratification abstentions 340 abstain Proposal 2, GBQ Partners LLC, 2026 audit

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, non-votes, Emerging growth company

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm financial

"to ratify the selection of GBQ Partners LLC 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.

non-votes regulatory

"each nominee received FOR, WITHHELD, and NON VOTES including 940,616 non-votes"

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026, (May 19, 2026)

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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number: 0-31641

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Ohio	31-1210318
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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2839 Charter Street, Columbus, Ohio	43228
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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(614) 486-0261

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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Not Applicable

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

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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	​	Trading Symbol(s)	​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, without par value	​	SCIA	​	OTCQB

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b2).

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Emerging growth company ☐

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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. ☐

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ITEM 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026, at the Company headquarters located at 2839 Charter Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228.  The final voting results for the proposals submitted to a vote of security holders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below.  

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Proposal 1.   The election of six members to the board of directors, each to serve until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or until a successor is duly elected and qualified.

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​	​	FOR	​	WITHHELD	​	NON VOTES
Vince Crisler	​	1,704,987	​	386,042	​	940,616
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John P. Gilliam	​	1,704,827	​	386,202	​	940,616
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Emily Lu	​	1,705,187	​	385,842	​	940,616
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Laura F. Shunk	​	1,705,027	​	386,002	​	940,616
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Charles Wickersham	​	1,704,987	​	386,042	​	940,616
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Jeremiah R. Young	​	1,704,877	​	386,142	​	940,616

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Proposal 2.   To ratify the selection of GBQ Partners LLC as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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FOR	​	3,022,449	​	​	​	​
AGAINST	​	8,856	​	​	​	​
ABSTAIN	​	340	​	​	​	​

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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.

SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.

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May 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Jeremiah R. Young
​	Jeremiah R. Young
​	President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing six directors and ratifying the auditor. All director nominees were elected, and GBQ Partners LLC was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Were SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) director nominees elected at the May 19, 2026 meeting?

Yes, all six director nominees were elected. Each nominee received about 1.7 million votes for, roughly 386,000 votes withheld, and 940,616 non-votes, allowing them to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected.

Which audit firm did SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified GBQ Partners LLC as the audit firm. The ratification received 3,022,449 votes for, 8,856 votes against, and 340 abstentions for the role of independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

When and where was SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) 2026 annual meeting held?

The annual meeting was held on May 19, 2026, at company headquarters. The location was 2839 Charter Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228, where shareholders voted on director elections and auditor ratification.

How strong was shareholder support for SCI Engineered Materials’ (SCIA) auditor ratification?

Support for auditor ratification was very high. GBQ Partners LLC received 3,022,449 votes for, compared with only 8,856 votes against and 340 abstentions, indicating broad shareholder backing for the company’s chosen audit firm.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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