SoundThinking (NASDAQ: SSTI) investors approve board, pay and 2026 auditor
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SoundThinking, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected three Class III directors — Ralph A. Clark, Marc Morial, and Ruby Sharma — with each nominee receiving over 5.6 million votes in favor and substantial broker non-votes recorded.
Investors also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 3,778,374 votes for, 2,741,809 against, and 12,744 abstentions. In addition, shareholders ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 9,990,264 votes for, 19,439 against, and 48,723 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Ralph A. Clark: 6,257,783 votes
Votes for Marc Morial: 5,689,914 votes
Votes for Ruby Sharma: 6,247,338 votes
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Votes for Ralph A. Clark
6,257,783 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Marc Morial
5,689,914 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Ruby Sharma
6,247,338 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
3,778,374 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
2,741,809 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
9,990,264 votes
Ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
19,439 votes
Ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
non-binding advisory basis, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
non-binding advisory basis regulatory
"to approve, 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.
broker non-votes regulatory
"including the number of votes cast for and against each matter and, if applicable, the number of abstentions and 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.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"to ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), at which a quorum was present"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
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
What were the results of SoundThinking’s 2026 say-on-pay advisory vote?
Shareholders approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, with 3,778,374 votes for, 2,741,809 votes against, and 12,744 abstentions. There were also 3,525,499 broker non-votes, reflecting shares present but not voting on the compensation proposal.
Who is SoundThinking’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?
Baker Tilly US, LLP will serve as SoundThinking’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, after shareholders ratified its appointment with 9,990,264 votes in favor at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Were there any other matters voted on at SoundThinking’s 2026 annual meeting?
No. Only three proposals were submitted for stockholder action: the election of three Class III directors, the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and the ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor. No additional matters were presented.