Saga Communications (SGA) 2026 annual meeting backs directors, auditors and say-on-pay
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saga Communications, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 1, 2026. Shareholders elected seven directors for one-year terms, with individual nominees receiving between 2,871,665 and 3,696,203 votes for and between 1,097,273 and 1,921,811 votes withheld, plus 863,982 broker non-votes for each.
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,571,362 votes for, 24,494 against and 61,602 abstentions. In a non-binding advisory vote, shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers, with 3,020,736 votes for, 1,760,704 against, 12,036 abstentions and 863,982 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Director votes for (range): 2,871,665–3,696,203 votes
Director votes withheld (range): 1,097,273–1,921,811 votes
Broker non-votes (directors): 863,982 votes
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8 metrics
Director votes for (range)
2,871,665–3,696,203 votes
Votes for seven director nominees at June 1, 2026 annual meeting
Director votes withheld (range)
1,097,273–1,921,811 votes
Votes withheld on director nominees at annual meeting
Broker non-votes (directors)
863,982 votes
Broker non-votes reported for each director nominee
Auditor ratification for
5,571,362 votes
Votes for ratifying Crowe LLP as 2026 independent auditors
Auditor ratification against
24,494 votes
Votes against ratifying Crowe LLP
Auditor abstentions
61,602 votes
Abstentions on auditor ratification proposal
Say-on-pay for
3,020,736 votes
Votes for non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay against
1,760,704 votes
Votes against non-binding advisory executive compensation resolution
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent auditors, non-binding advisory vote, named executive officers, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"were elected and received the following votes ... 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 auditors financial
"ratify the appointment by the Board of Directors of Crowe LLP as independent auditors"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"The proposal to adopt, by a non-binding advisory vote, a resolution approving the compensation"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
named executive officers financial
"approving the compensation of our named executive officers was approved"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
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FAQ
Were Saga Communications (SGA) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All seven director nominees were elected for the ensuing year. Individual nominees received between 2,871,665 and 3,696,203 votes for, with between 1,097,273 and 1,921,811 votes withheld, and 863,982 broker non-votes reported for each nominee on the director election proposal.
When and where was the Saga Communications (SGA) 2026 annual meeting held?
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on June 1, 2026. The company’s principal executive offices are located at 73 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, which is the listed business address for Saga Communications in the disclosure.
What were broker non-votes in Saga Communications (SGA) 2026 director elections?
For each of the seven director nominees, the company reported 863,982 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes arise when brokers do not have discretionary authority to vote on certain proposals and do not receive specific voting instructions from the beneficial owners whose shares they hold.