Vivid Seats 2026 meeting elects directors, okays auditor
Vivid Seats Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vivid Seats Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2026. Stockholders elected Class II directors Craig Dixon and Adam Stewart to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting. Dixon received 7,626,252 votes for and 218,203 withheld, while Stewart received 7,730,187 votes for and 114,268 withheld, with 1,420,017 broker non-votes for each. Stockholders also approved the advisory proposal to ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 9,219,872 votes for, 34,048 against and 10,552 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Craig Dixon: 7,626,252 votes
Votes for Adam Stewart: 7,730,187 votes
Broker non-votes for each nominee: 1,420,017 votes
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Votes for Craig Dixon
7,626,252 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Adam Stewart
7,730,187 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes for each nominee
1,420,017 votes
Director election broker non-votes
Votes for Deloitte ratification
9,219,872 votes
Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against Deloitte ratification
34,048 votes
Auditor ratification at 2026 Annual Meeting
Abstentions on Deloitte ratification
10,552 votes
Auditor ratification at 2026 Annual Meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory proposal, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Craig Dixon | | 7,626,252 | | 218,203 | | 1,420,017 Adam Stewart"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 9, 2026."
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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.
advisory proposal financial
"An advisory proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP"
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 Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) stockholders decide at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected two Class II directors and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor. Craig Dixon and Adam Stewart were chosen to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting, and Deloitte was approved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Who was elected to Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) board at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Craig Dixon and Adam Stewart were elected as Class II directors. Dixon received 7,626,252 votes for, and Stewart received 7,730,187 votes for, with both elections including withhold votes and 1,420,017 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
How did Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification?
Stockholders approved Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification proposal received 9,219,872 votes for, 34,048 votes against and 10,552 abstentions for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, indicating strong shareholder support.
What is the term of the newly elected Class II directors of Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT)?
The newly elected Class II directors will serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This multi-year term provides continuity on the board following the 2026 Annual Meeting held on June 9, 2026, where their elections were confirmed by shareholder vote.
What are broker non-votes in Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) 2026 director election results?
Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on a particular proposal. For Vivid Seats’ 2026 director elections, 1,420,017 broker non-votes were recorded for each nominee, meaning those shares were not counted as for or against the directors.
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