Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: TBCH) investors approve directors, auditor and executive pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Turtle Beach Corporation reported voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by live webcast. Stockholders elected six directors to the Board, with support for nominees generally around 8.0–8.3 million votes in favor and approximately 0.28–0.89 million votes against, plus broker non-votes.
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 12,380,259 votes for, 207,376 against, and 8,381 abstentions. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers, with 8,469,269 votes for, 172,584 against, 14,466 abstentions, and 3,939,697 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
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.
Key Figures
Votes for highest-supported director: 8,348,980 votes
Broker non-votes on director elections: 3,939,697 votes
Auditor ratification votes for: 12,380,259 votes
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Votes for highest-supported director
8,348,980 votes
Votes for director nominee Daniela Kelley at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
3,939,697 votes
Broker non-votes recorded for each director nominee
Auditor ratification votes for
12,380,259 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
207,376 votes
Votes against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP
Say-on-pay votes for
8,469,269 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on NEO compensation
Say-on-pay broker non-votes
3,939,697 votes
Broker non-votes on executive compensation proposal
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding, advisory vote, named executive officers, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The tables below show the votes cast for or against, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, as to each proposal"
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 financial
"the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
non-binding, advisory vote financial
"and (3) a non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"a non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”)"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held by live webcast its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
FAQ
What did Turtle Beach (TBCH) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing six directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. All three proposals received sufficient support to pass.
Were all Turtle Beach (TBCH) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, all six director nominees were elected. Each received roughly 7.8–8.3 million votes in favor, with smaller numbers of votes against, a few abstentions, and 3,939,697 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Did Turtle Beach (TBCH) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young as auditor for 2026?
Yes. The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Turtle Beach’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 received 12,380,259 votes for, 207,376 against, and 8,381 abstentions, indicating strong stockholder support for the auditor appointment.
How did Turtle Beach (TBCH) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation with 8,469,269 votes for, 172,584 against, and 14,466 abstentions, along with 3,939,697 broker non-votes, signaling general stockholder support for the pay program.
Was there a quorum at Turtle Beach’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
Yes. The company states that a quorum was present at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, allowing voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and the advisory vote on executive compensation to proceed and be valid.