Septerna stockholders elect directors, ratify 2026 auditor
Septerna, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on June 26, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Septerna, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on June 26, 2026. Stockholders elected Shalini Sharp, M.B.A. and Jake Simson, Ph.D. as Class II directors to serve three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified or earlier departure.
Sharp received 33,732,317 votes for and 5,808,264 votes withheld, while Simson received 33,716,857 votes for and 5,823,724 votes withheld. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Septerna’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 41,207,237 votes for, 4,008 against, and 298,811 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 Shalini Sharp: 33,732,317 votes
Votes withheld for Shalini Sharp: 5,808,264 votes
Votes for Jake Simson: 33,716,857 votes
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Votes for Shalini Sharp
33,732,317 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld for Shalini Sharp
5,808,264 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Jake Simson
33,716,857 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes withheld for Jake Simson
5,823,724 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
41,207,237 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
4,008 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Abstentions on auditor ratification
298,811 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Key Terms
Class II directors, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, emerging growth company, +1 more
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Class II directors financial
"elected Shalini Sharp, M.B.A. and Jake Simson, Ph.D. to the Company’s Board of Directors ... as Class II directors"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
broker non-votes financial
"The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to the election of the Class II directors were as follows"
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.
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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of Septerna, Inc."
FAQ
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What did Septerna (SEPN) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected two Class II directors and ratified the company’s auditor. They chose Shalini Sharp and Jake Simson for three-year Board terms and approved Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Who was elected to Septerna (SEPN)’s Board of Directors in 2026?
Stockholders elected Shalini Sharp, M.B.A., and Jake Simson, Ph.D., as Class II directors. Each will serve a three-year term ending at the 2029 annual meeting, continuing until a successor is elected or earlier departure from the Board occurs.
How many votes did Septerna (SEPN) director nominees receive in 2026?
Shalini Sharp received 33,732,317 votes for and 5,808,264 votes withheld, with 1,969,475 broker non-votes. Jake Simson received 33,716,857 votes for and 5,823,724 votes withheld, with the same 1,969,475 broker non-votes recorded on his election.
Did Septerna (SEPN) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young as auditor in 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Septerna’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 41,207,237 votes for, 4,008 against, 298,811 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on the auditor ratification proposal.
Were there any other proposals at Septerna (SEPN)’s 2026 annual meeting?
No. Only two proposals were submitted: election of two Class II directors and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor. The company states that no other matters were submitted to or voted on by stockholders at the 2026 annual meeting.
When was Septerna (SEPN)’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting held?
The 2026 annual meeting of Septerna’s stockholders was held on June 26, 2026. At this meeting, investors voted on the election of two Class II directors and on the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
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