Sunrise Realty Trust shareholders approve directors, auditor
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2026. Shareholders re-elected Class II directors Brian Sedrish and James Fagan to terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Sedrish received 6,979,466 votes for and 106,356 withheld, with 3,244,091 broker non-votes. Fagan received 6,214,088 votes for and 871,734 withheld, with 3,244,091 broker non-votes. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 10,180,470 votes for, 118,629 against, and 30,814 abstentions.
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 Sedrish: 6,979,466 votes
Votes for Fagan: 6,214,088 votes
Broker non-votes directors: 3,244,091 votes
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Votes for Sedrish
6,979,466 votes
Election of Class II director Brian Sedrish
Votes for Fagan
6,214,088 votes
Election of Class II director James Fagan
Broker non-votes directors
3,244,091 votes
Broker non-votes on each Class II director proposal
Auditor ratification for
10,180,470 votes
Ratification of CohnReznick LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against
118,629 votes
Votes against CohnReznick LLP ratification
Auditor ratification abstain
30,814 votes
Abstentions on CohnReznick LLP ratification
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, ratification of the appointment
4 terms
broker non-vote regulatory
"For | Withheld | Broker Non-Vote Brian Sedrish | 6,979,466 | 106,356 | 3,244,091"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick 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.
ratification of the appointment regulatory
"The Company’s shareholders approved the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP"
FAQ
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Were Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) director nominees re-elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes. Class II directors Brian Sedrish and James Fagan were re-elected. Sedrish received 6,979,466 votes for and 106,356 withheld, while Fagan received 6,214,088 votes for and 871,734 withheld, each with 3,244,091 broker non-votes recorded.
What term will the re-elected Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) Class II directors serve?
The re-elected Class II directors, Brian Sedrish and James Fagan, will serve terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified according to the company’s governance framework.
Who signed the Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) report detailing the 2026 Annual Meeting results?
The report summarizing the 2026 Annual Meeting results was signed on behalf of Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. by Brandon Hetzel, who serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, providing formal confirmation of the disclosed voting outcomes.
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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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2026
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 26, 2026, Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the shareholders of the Company’s common stock voted on (i) the reelection of two director nominees (Proposal 1) and (ii) the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 (Proposal 2). The results of the votes are set forth below.
Proposal 1 – Election of Class II Directors
The Company’s shareholders voted in favor of the reelection of the two Class II director nominees for a term of office expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or, in each case, until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
For | Withheld | Broker Non-Vote | ||||||||||||||||||
Brian Sedrish | 6,979,466 | 106,356 | 3,244,091 | |||||||||||||||||
James Fagan | 6,214,088 | 871,734 | 3,244,091 | |||||||||||||||||
Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of CohnReznick LLP
The Company’s shareholders approved the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote | |||||||||||||||||
| 10,180,470 | 118,629 | 30,814 | - | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
SUNRISE REALTY TRUST, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Brandon Hetzel | |||||||
| Brandon Hetzel | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
| Date: May 26, 2026 | ||||||||
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