SHF Holdings (SHFS) investors approve directors and 2026 audit firm
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SHF Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class II directors, Jonathon F. Niehaus and Sean Tonner, to continue serving on the board.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. All proposals received the required level of stockholder approval, including strong support for the auditor ratification.
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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
Warrant exercise price: $230.00 per share
Votes for Niehaus: 1,290,372 votes
Votes for Tonner: 1,304,236 votes
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Warrant exercise price
$230.00 per share
Redeemable warrants, each for one share of Class A Common Stock
Votes for Niehaus
1,290,372 votes
Election of Class II director Jonathon F. Niehaus
Votes for Tonner
1,304,236 votes
Election of Class II director Sean Tonner
Auditor ratification for
2,399,926 votes
Ratification of Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against
342,954 votes
Opposing votes on auditor ratification item
Auditor abstentions
33,757 votes
Abstentions on auditor ratification proposal
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-vote, Class II Directors, +1 more
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the appointment of Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP as our 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-vote regulatory
"The matters that were voted upon at the Annual Meeting, and the number of votes cast for or against, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, as to each such matter are set forth below."
Class II Directors financial
"Election of two (2) Class II Directors. The following two Class II director nominees were elected to serve as Class II directors of the Company"
redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $230.00 per share"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.
FAQ
What did SHFS stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing two Class II directors and ratifying the appointment of Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received the required approval levels.
Were SHFS director nominees elected at the June 17, 2026 meeting?
Yes. Class II director nominees Jonathon F. Niehaus and Sean Tonner were elected. Niehaus received 1,290,372 votes for and Tonner received 1,304,236 votes for, with additional withheld votes and broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Did SHFS stockholders ratify the 2026 independent auditor?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 2,399,926 votes for, 342,954 against, 33,757 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this item.
What are the trading symbols for SHF Holdings, Inc. securities?
The Class A Common Stock of SHF Holdings, Inc. trades under the symbol SHFS on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Redeemable warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at a $230.00 exercise price, trade under the symbol SHFSW.
Where is SHF Holdings, Inc. headquartered and incorporated?
SHF Holdings, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and maintains principal executive offices at 1526 Cole Blvd., Suite 250, Golden, Colorado 80401. The company’s reported main telephone number at this location is (303) 431-3435, as disclosed in the filing header information.