Sun Communities (SUI) investors re-elect full board and approve 2026 auditor
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sun Communities, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 12, 2026. Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 102 million votes in favor.
Shareholders also approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, with 105,847,022 votes for, 7,109,561 against, and 16,121 abstentions. In addition, they ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 115,040,952 votes for, 408,227 against, and 8,392 abstentions.
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Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 12, 2026
(Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(248 ) 208-2500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):
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| Item 5.07 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | ||||
Sun Communities, Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"). The votes cast with respect to each item of business properly presented at the Annual Meeting are as follows:
(a) Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified, or their earlier resignation or removal, as follows:
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||
| Tonya Allen | 102,364,056 | 10,038,491 | 570,157 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Meghan G. Baivier | 110,368,918 | 2,569,812 | 33,974 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Jeff T. Blau | 111,957,751 | 992,053 | 22,900 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Mark A. Denien | 103,430,977 | 9,391,061 | 150,666 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Jerome W. Ehlinger | 111,070,433 | 1,820,456 | 81,815 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Brian M. Hermelin | 109,998,364 | 2,951,172 | 23,168 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Craig A. Leupold | 112,434,399 | 456,582 | 81,723 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Gary A. Shiffman | 108,655,078 | 4,168,497 | 149,129 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
| Charles D. Young | 112,515,683 | 435,167 | 21,854 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||||
(b) Proposal 2 – Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation:
Shareholders approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, as follows:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 105,847,022 | 7,109,561 | 16,121 | 2,484,867 | ||||||||
(c) Proposal 3 – Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
Shareholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as follows:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | ||||||
| 115,040,952 | 408,227 | 8,392 | ||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SUN COMMUNITIES, INC. | |||||||||||
Dated: May 18, 2026 | By: | /s/ Fernando Castro-Caratini | |||||||||
Fernando Castro-Caratini, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer | |||||||||||
FAQ
Were all Sun Communities (SUI) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes, all nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Support varied by nominee, with votes for ranging from 102,364,056 to 112,515,683 and broker non-votes of 2,484,867 reported for each nominee.
How many votes did Sun Communities (SUI) CEO Gary A. Shiffman receive for re-election as director?
Gary A. Shiffman received 108,655,078 votes for, 4,168,497 votes against, and 149,129 abstentions, with 2,484,867 broker non-votes. This result confirms his re-election to the board until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
What were the broker non-votes at the Sun Communities (SUI) 2026 annual meeting?
For director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, broker non-votes totaled 2,484,867. Broker non-votes arise when brokers do not have discretionary authority and do not receive specific voting instructions from beneficial owners on particular proposals.