Shareholders support UMH Properties (UMH) board, auditor and pay at 2026 meeting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UMH Properties, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 27, 2026. There were 85,026,121 shares of common stock entitled to vote and 77,758,090 shares were represented, a participation rate of 91.45%.
Shareholders elected four Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, including Jeffery A. Carus with 66,394,338 votes for and 3,312,430 withheld, and Angela D. Pruitt-Marriott with 67,059,086 votes for and 2,647,682 withheld. Each elected director also had 8,051,322 broker non-votes recorded.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 76,139,709 votes for, 765,450 against, and 852,931 abstentions. An advisory resolution approving executive compensation for 2025 received 66,658,586 votes for, 2,107,999 against, 940,183 abstentions, and 8,051,322 broker non-votes.
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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
Shares entitled to vote: 85,026,121 shares
Shares represented: 77,758,090 shares
Carus director votes for: 66,394,338 votes
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6 metrics
Shares entitled to vote
85,026,121 shares
Common stock entitled to vote at May 27, 2026 meeting
Shares represented
77,758,090 shares
Represented in person or by proxy (91.45% turnout)
Carus director votes for
66,394,338 votes
Votes for Jeffery A. Carus as Class II director
Pruitt-Marriott director votes for
67,059,086 votes
Votes for Angela D. Pruitt-Marriott as Class II director
Auditor ratification votes for
76,139,709 votes
Ratification of PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
66,658,586 votes
Advisory approval of 2025 executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory resolution, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes | | | 8,051,322"
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
"PKF O’Connor Davies, 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.
advisory resolution financial
"Proposal 3 – An advisory resolution to approve the compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
cumulative redeemable preferred stock financial
"6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value"
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock is a type of investment that gives shareholders priority over common stockholders to receive dividends and get their money back if the company is sold or closes. If the company misses dividend payments, it must pay them later before any dividends can go to other shareholders. This makes it a more secure and flexible option for investors seeking steady income with some ability to redeem their shares in the future.
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FAQ
Were UMH (UMH) Class II director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes, all four Class II director nominees were elected. For example, Jeffery A. Carus received 66,394,338 votes for and 3,312,430 withheld, while Angela D. Pruitt-Marriott received 67,059,086 for and 2,647,682 withheld, with 8,051,322 broker non-votes on each director.