UFP Technologies (UFPT) investors elect board, approve pay and ratify auditor
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UFP Technologies, Inc. reported results of its June 4, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, including Symeria Hudson with 6,591,509 votes for and 87,556 votes withheld, with 423,120 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation, with 5,971,694 votes for, 664,037 against, 43,334 abstentions and 423,120 broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 7,029,294 votes for, 69,957 against and 2,934 abstentions.
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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 Symeria Hudson: 6,591,509 votes
Votes for advisory say-on-pay: 5,971,694 for; 664,037 against
Say-on-pay abstentions: 43,334 abstained
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Votes for Symeria Hudson
6,591,509 votes
Director election at June 4, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for advisory say-on-pay
5,971,694 for; 664,037 against
Executive compensation advisory vote at June 4, 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay abstentions
43,334 abstained
Executive compensation advisory vote at June 4, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
7,029,294 votes
Grant Thornton LLP ratified for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
69,957 votes
Grant Thornton LLP ratified for year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
Broker Non-Vote, non-binding advisory, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Broker Non-Vote financial
"Name | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Vote R. Jeffrey Baily | 6,523,280 | 155,785 | 423,120"
non-binding advisory financial
"The stockholders approved, a non-binding advisory, resolution to approve executive compensation"
A non-binding advisory is a formal recommendation or vote that expresses shareholder or stakeholder opinion but does not create a legal obligation for a company to act. It matters to investors because it signals how influential groups view management decisions or policies; markets often react to that signal as if it were binding, even though the company can ignore it. Think of it like a public opinion poll that can pressure leaders but cannot force a change.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On June 4, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders."
FAQ
Were all UFP Technologies (UFPT) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes. All seven UFP Technologies director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Votes for each nominee ranged from 6,168,617 to 6,591,509 in favor, with 423,120 broker non-votes reported for each director candidate.
What are broker non-votes in the UFP Technologies (UFPT) 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals because the beneficial owners gave no instructions. For UFP Technologies, 423,120 broker non-votes were recorded on the director elections and the advisory executive compensation proposal.