Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) holders back director, auditor and 2025 stock plans
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 25, 2026. Stockholders representing 5,423,606 shares of Series A preferred stock and 200,307,471 shares of common stock, or about 87% of common shares outstanding as of April 28, 2026, were present virtually or by proxy.
Stockholders elected Jay Chun, M.D., Ph.D. as a Class I director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also ratified Pipara & Co LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, and approved both the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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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
Common shares represented: 200,307,471 shares
Common shares outstanding: 230,209,142 shares
Series A preferred represented: 5,423,606 shares
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Common shares represented
200,307,471 shares
Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Common shares outstanding
230,209,142 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 28, 2026 record date
Series A preferred represented
5,423,606 shares
Series A Preferred Stock present or by proxy, 100% of series
Director election votes for
200,166,258 votes
Votes for Jay Chun, M.D., Ph.D. as Class I director
Auditor ratification votes for
200,307,425 votes
Votes for ratifying Pipara & Co LLP as auditor for 2026
Equity Incentive Plan votes for
200,166,256 votes
Votes approving 2025 Equity Incentive Plan
ESPP votes for
200,166,255 votes
Votes approving 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Key Terms
Series A Preferred Stock, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
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Series A Preferred Stock financial
"5,423,606 shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share"
Series A preferred stock is a type of ownership share in a company that gives investors certain advantages, such as priority in receiving profits or getting their money back if the company is sold or goes bankrupt. It is often issued during early funding stages to attract investors by offering more security than common shares. This stock matters to investors because it provides a safer way to invest while still holding potential for future gains.
broker non-votes financial
"Jay Chun, M.D., Ph.D. | 200,166,258 | 3,804 | 137,409"
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 registered public accounting firm financial
"To ratify the appointment of Pipara & Co 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.
2025 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"To approve the Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan."
2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"To approve the Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
FAQ
What did Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing a Class I director, ratifying the independent auditor, and approving the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. All four proposals received sufficient support to pass at the meeting.
Who was elected to Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) board at the 2026 meeting?
Stockholders elected Jay Chun, M.D., Ph.D. as a Class I director to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He will continue in office until that meeting and until his successor is duly elected and qualified under the company’s governance framework.
Was the auditor ratified at Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Pipara & Co LLP as Semnur Pharmaceuticals’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote was strongly in favor, with minimal opposition and no recorded abstentions in the reported results.
Did Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) approve its 2025 Equity Incentive Plan?
Yes. Stockholders approved the Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. The plan received substantial support, with only a small number of votes cast against or abstaining, alongside a block of broker non-votes that did not prevent approval.
What happened with Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR) 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan vote?
Stockholders approved the Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The proposal passed with a very high number of votes in favor, few votes against, some abstentions, and broker non-votes that did not alter the overall approval outcome.