Solitron Devices (SODI) shareholders back director, auditor and Say on Pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Solitron Devices, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 24, 2026. Stockholders elected Charles M. Gillman as Class III director until the 2028 annual meeting, with 1,049,702 votes for, 60,102 against, 19,127 abstentions and 615,787 broker non-votes.
Stockholders ratified Whitley Penn LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, with 1,743,196 votes for, 1,106 against and 416 abstentions. They also approved, on a non-binding basis, the Company’s Say on Pay proposal, with 1,104,814 votes for, 1,766 against, 22,351 abstentions and 615,787 broker non-votes. With proposals 1, 2 and 3 approved, proposal 4 was moot.
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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
Director election votes for: 1,049,702 votes
Director election votes against: 60,102 votes
Director election broker non-votes: 615,787 votes
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6 metrics
Director election votes for
1,049,702 votes
Election of Charles M. Gillman as Class III director
Director election votes against
60,102 votes
Election of Charles M. Gillman as Class III director
Director election broker non-votes
615,787 votes
Election of Charles M. Gillman as Class III director
Auditor ratification votes for
1,743,196 votes
Ratification of Whitley Penn LLP for FY ending February 28, 2026
Say on Pay votes for
1,104,814 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say on Pay broker non-votes
615,787 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered public accountants, non-binding advisory vote, Broker Non-Votes, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On April 24, 2026, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Solitron Devices, Inc. was held."
independent registered public accountants financial
"ratification of the appointment of Whitley Penn LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026"
non-binding advisory vote financial
"approval of a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company (“Say on Pay”)"
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.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Votes Against | | Abstentions | | Broker Non-Votes 1,104,814 | | 1,766 | | 22,351 | | 615,787"
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.
Say on Pay financial
"approval of a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company (“Say on Pay”)"
Say on pay is a shareholder vote—typically nonbinding—on a company’s executive compensation package, allowing investors to approve or reject how top managers are paid. Think of it as a public performance review: widespread disapproval can signal poor governance, prompt changes to pay practices, attract activist investors, and influence investor confidence and share value. It matters because it gives owners a direct way to influence compensation that affects company incentives and long-term performance.
FAQ
What did Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Charles M. Gillman as Class III director through the 2028 meeting, ratified Whitley Penn LLP as auditor for the year ending February 28, 2026, and approved a non-binding Say on Pay vote on executive compensation.
How did Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) vote on director Charles M. Gillman?
Charles M. Gillman was elected Class III director with 1,049,702 votes for, 60,102 against, 19,127 abstentions and 615,787 broker non-votes, giving him clear majority support to serve until the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Was Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) auditor ratification approved at the 2026 meeting?
Yes. Stockholders ratified Whitley Penn LLP as Solitron Devices’ independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, with 1,743,196 votes for, 1,106 against and 416 abstentions, indicating very strong support for the auditor appointment.
How did Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) stockholders vote on Say on Pay in 2026?
Stockholders approved the non-binding Say on Pay proposal covering named executive officer compensation with 1,104,814 votes for, 1,766 against, 22,351 abstentions and 615,787 broker non-votes, signaling broad backing for the company’s current compensation practices.
What happened to Proposal 4 at Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) 2026 annual meeting?
Proposal 4 covered other business that might properly come before the meeting. Because there were sufficient votes to approve proposals 1, 2 and 3, Proposal 4 was deemed moot and did not result in a separate substantive action.
Who signed the Solitron Devices, Inc. (SODI) 8-K reporting the 2026 annual meeting results?
The report summarizing the 2026 Annual Meeting voting results was signed on behalf of Solitron Devices, Inc. by Carolyn Campbell, who serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and acted as the authorized officer for this filing.