Shattuck Labs (STTK) investors approve equity plan boost and annual say-on-pay
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shattuck Labs, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the shares available for issuance by 1,691,082 and extend the plan’s term to March 23, 2036.
As of the April 2, 2026 record date, 75,581,787 shares of common stock were entitled to vote. All three Class III director nominees were elected, KPMG LLP was ratified as independent auditor, and the advisory vote on executive compensation passed. Stockholders favored holding future say‑on‑pay votes every year, and the company plans to conduct these votes annually.
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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
Shares entitled to vote: 75,581,787 shares
Equity plan share increase: 1,691,082 shares
Equity plan term: March 23, 2036
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6 metrics
Shares entitled to vote
75,581,787 shares
Common stock entitled to vote as of April 2, 2026 record date
Equity plan share increase
1,691,082 shares
Additional shares available under amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Equity plan term
March 23, 2036
New expiration date of amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Say-on-pay support
49,849,887 votes for
Advisory vote approving executive compensation at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification votes
64,802,807 votes for
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor
Annual say-on-pay preference
53,948,458 votes
Votes favoring one-year frequency for future executive compensation votes
Key Terms
2020 Equity Incentive Plan, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation, Broker Non-Votes, independent auditor
4 terms
2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation financial
"Proposal 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | 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 auditor financial
"Proposal 2. Ratification of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditor"
An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.
FAQ
What did Shattuck Labs (STTK) stockholders approve for the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan?
Stockholders approved an amended and restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing available shares by 1,691,082 and extending the plan’s term to March 23, 2036. The plan’s automatic annual share increase calculation was also revised, as described in the company’s proxy statement.
What voting frequency on executive compensation did Shattuck Labs (STTK) stockholders prefer?
Stockholders favored an annual advisory vote on executive compensation, with 53,948,458 votes for one year. The company plans to hold future say-on-pay votes each year until the next required frequency vote or a different schedule is determined by the board.
Were Shattuck Labs (STTK) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes. Class III director nominees Taylor Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D., Helen M. Boudreau, and Clay Siegall, Ph.D., were elected. Each received over 50 million votes for, with broker non-votes of 10,607,421 reported for this proposal.
Who was ratified as Shattuck Labs (STTK) independent auditor for 2026?
KPMG LLP was ratified as Shattuck Labs’ independent auditor, receiving 64,802,807 votes for, 7,317 against, and 5,043 abstentions, with no broker non-votes. This ratification confirms stockholder support for continuing KPMG’s role as the company’s external auditor.
How did Shattuck Labs (STTK) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
In the advisory vote on executive compensation, 49,849,887 votes were cast for approval and 4,356,199 against, with 1,660 abstentions and 10,607,421 broker non-votes. This reflects stockholder support for the company’s executive pay program as presented.