Sarepta (SRPT) investors approve 2026 stock plans, director slate and KPMG
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. reported results from its annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders approved the new 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which allows issuance of up to 6,286,841 shares of common stock under future awards, replacing the prior 2018 equity plan.
They also approved a new 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, making 1,500,000 shares available for employee purchases and replacing the amended 2013 ESPP. All Class I director nominees were elected for two-year terms, executive compensation for 2025 received advisory approval, and KPMG LLP was ratified as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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
2026 Equity Plan share pool: 6,286,841 shares
2026 ESPP share pool: 1,500,000 shares
Shares outstanding on record date: 105,571,146 shares
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7 metrics
2026 Equity Plan share pool
6,286,841 shares
Maximum shares issuable under 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, subject to adjustment
2026 ESPP share pool
1,500,000 shares
Shares available for issuance under 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Shares outstanding on record date
105,571,146 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 8, 2026
Shares present or by proxy
82,309,288 shares
Shares represented at annual meeting, 77.97% of entitled shares
Say-on-pay 2025 votes For
45,185,398 votes
Advisory approval of 2025 executive compensation
KPMG ratification votes For
79,907,368 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 independent auditor
Quorum percentage
77.97%
Portion of outstanding shares represented at the annual meeting
Key Terms
2026 Equity Incentive Plan, 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, broker non-votes, quorum, +1 more
5 terms
2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"stockholders voted to approve the Company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2026 Plan”)"
2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"stockholders also voted to approve the Company’s 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2026 ESPP”)"
broker non-votes financial
"The results of the vote were as follows ... Broker Non-Votes"
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.
quorum financial
"which represented 77.97% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, and which constituted a quorum"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG 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.
FAQ
What did Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified KPMG LLP as auditor. They also elected all Class I director nominees to serve new two-year terms on the board.
What was the quorum and participation level at Sarepta Therapeutics’ 2026 annual meeting?
As of the April 8, 2026 record date, 105,571,146 shares were outstanding and entitled to vote. At the meeting, 82,309,288 shares were present or represented by proxy, representing 77.97% of eligible shares and constituting a valid quorum for conducting business.
Were Sarepta Therapeutics’ director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All Class I nominees, including Douglas S. Ingram and four other directors, were elected for two-year terms. Each received more votes “For” than “Against,” with additional broker non-votes reported, confirming continued stockholder support for the current board composition.
Did Sarepta Therapeutics stockholders approve 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis?
Yes. Stockholders approved 2025 named executive officer compensation with 45,185,398 votes For, 22,373,065 Against, and 134,544 Abstain, plus 14,616,281 broker non-votes. Although non-binding, this advisory vote indicates majority support for the company’s existing executive pay practices.
Which audit firm did Sarepta Therapeutics stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote totaled 79,907,368 For, 2,110,136 Against, and 291,784 Abstain, signaling broad support for continuing Sarepta’s existing external audit relationship.