Solid Power shareholders approve directors and pay
Solid Power, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Solid Power, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Out of 224,519,421 common shares entitled to vote, 116,367,028 shares were represented. Stockholders elected three Class II directors, each receiving more votes "for" than "withheld," and all with substantial broker non-votes.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 114,605,818 votes for and limited opposition. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Shares entitled to vote: 224,519,421 shares
Shares voted: 116,367,028 shares
Auditor ratification votes for: 114,605,818 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
224,519,421 shares
Common stock entitled to vote at 2026 annual meeting
Shares voted
116,367,028 shares
Shares represented at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
114,605,818 votes
For Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor
Say-on-pay votes for
67,276,653 votes
For named executive officer compensation, advisory
Director votes for – MaryAnn Wright
76,743,358 votes
Election as Class II director
Director votes for – Steven Goldberg
70,213,123 votes
Election as Class II director
Director votes for – Aleksandra Miziolek
67,318,549 votes
Election as Class II director
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes ------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Goldberg ... 36,364,159"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2). 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.
FAQ
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What did Solid Power (SLDP) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three key items: electing three Class II directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and approving, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Solid Power’s named executive officers.
Were Solid Power (SLDP) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All three Class II director nominees—Steven Goldberg, Aleksandra Miziolek, and MaryAnn Wright—were elected. Each nominee received more votes "for" than "withheld," with additional broker non-votes recorded, confirming their election to the board.
Did Solid Power (SLDP) stockholders ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Solid Power’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 114,605,818 votes for, 1,273,733 against, and 487,477 abstentions, indicating strong support for the auditor.
How did Solid Power (SLDP) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Solid Power’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis. The vote totaled 67,276,653 shares for, 11,948,994 against, 777,222 abstentions, and 36,364,159 broker non-votes, showing majority support for the company’s pay practices.
What are broker non-votes in the Solid Power (SLDP) 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not receive voting instructions on certain proposals. For Solid Power’s director elections and say-on-pay vote, 36,364,159 broker non-votes were recorded, meaning those shares were not counted as for or against those items.
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