Spok Holdings (NASDAQ: SPOK) 2026 meeting backs directors and equity plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Spok Holdings, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 21, 2026, with 20,905,932 common shares eligible to vote and 15,452,535 represented by proxy. Shareholders elected six directors, each receiving about 10.8 million votes for, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Stockholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 15,197,592 votes for. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation passed with 10,457,566 votes for, and the amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan was approved with 10,357,182 votes for.
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Filing Explained
The July 21 annual meeting completed its vote on the amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan; this 8-K reports approval, not an issuance, so it does not by itself establish dilution of existing common holders.
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 eligible to vote: 20,905,932 shares
Shares represented by proxy: 15,452,535 shares
Votes for auditor ratification: 15,197,592 votes
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Shares eligible to vote
20,905,932 shares
Common stock eligible to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Shares represented by proxy
15,452,535 shares
Shares represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
15,197,592 votes
For ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
10,457,566 votes
For approval of named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis
Equity plan votes for
10,357,182 votes
For approval of amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan
Votes for Dr. Bobbie Byrne
10,671,757 votes
For election of director Dr. Bobbie Byrne
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, Equity Incentive Award Plan, independent registered public accounting firm
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broker non-votes regulatory
"Votes For, Votes Withheld, Abstentions, Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors"
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 regulatory
"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis"
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.
Equity Incentive Award Plan financial
"approval of the amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan"
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton 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.
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FAQ
What items were voted on at Spok Holdings (SPOK) 2026 annual meeting?
Spok Holdings (SPOK) stockholders voted to elect six directors, ratify Grant Thornton LLP as auditor, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approve the amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan; all proposals received sufficient support to pass.
Were all Spok Holdings (SPOK) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes, all six Spok Holdings (SPOK) director nominees were elected. Each received roughly 10.8 million votes for; for example, Dr. Bobbie Byrne received 10,671,757 votes for versus 332,992 withheld, with additional broker non-votes noted in the results table.
Was Spok Holdings (SPOK) executive compensation approved on an advisory basis?
Yes, the advisory vote on compensation for Spok Holdings (SPOK) named executive officers passed. Shareholders cast 10,457,566 votes for, 461,611 against, and 153,002 abstentions, with 4,380,356 broker non-votes, indicating majority support for the company’s executive pay program.
Did Spok Holdings (SPOK) approve the amended 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan?
Stockholders approved the amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan at Spok Holdings (SPOK). The proposal received 10,357,182 votes for, 546,445 against, and 168,552 abstentions, plus 4,380,356 broker non-votes, authorizing continued equity-based compensation under the updated plan.