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UTG Inc (NASDAQ: UTGN) details 2026 director election votes

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UTG, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2026. Shareholders voted on the election of seven directors: Jesse T. Correll, Preston H. Correll, John M. Cortines, Thomas F. Darden, II, Gabriel J. Molnar, Peter L. Ochs, and Charles W. Perry.

Each nominee received 2,266,631 votes "for" and 282 votes "withheld," with 173,642 broker non-votes recorded for each director. The filing is signed on behalf of the company by Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Theodore C. Miller.

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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.
Votes for each director 2,266,631 votes Director elections at Annual Meeting on June 30, 2026
Votes withheld each director 282 votes Director elections at Annual Meeting on June 30, 2026
Broker non-votes each director 173,642 votes Director elections at Annual Meeting on June 30, 2026
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of UTG, Inc. was held on June 30, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes ... 2,266,631 | 282 | 173,642"
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.
Exchange Act regulatory
"pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)"
A federal law that sets rules for trading securities on public exchanges, requiring companies and market participants to register, disclose regular financial information, and follow standards that promote honest, orderly markets. For investors, it matters because it creates transparency and legal protections—like stopping insider trading and ensuring timely company disclosures—so you can evaluate risks and rely on consistent rules much as players rely on a referee to keep a game fair.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSON
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):
 
June 30, 2026
 
UTG, INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
0-16867
 
20-2907892
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
         
 
205 North Depot Street, Stanford, Kentucky
 
40484
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 217-241-6300
 
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
[  ]
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
 
Item 5.07 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of UTG, Inc. was held on June 30, 2026 at which the following matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders:
 
(a)
 
Votes regarding the election of seven directors:
 
Name
 
For
 
Withheld
 
Broker Non-Votes
Jesse T. Correll
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
Preston H. Correll
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
John M. Cortines
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
Thomas F. Darden, II
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
Gabriel J. Molnar
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
Peter L. Ochs
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
Charles W. Perry
 
2,266,631
 
282
 
173,642
 
 
(b)
 
Votes regarding the non-binding, advisory basis, compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:
 
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
                2,264,995
 
                            510
 
 
 
  1,408
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
UTG, INC.
     
Date:  June 30, 2026
By:
/s/ Theodore C. Miller
   
Theodore C. Miller
   
Senior Vice President
   
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 

FAQ

What did UTGN shareholders vote on at the June 30, 2026 meeting?

UTG, Inc. shareholders voted on the election of seven directors at the June 30, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The nominees were Jesse T. Correll, Preston H. Correll, John M. Cortines, Thomas F. Darden II, Gabriel J. Molnar, Peter L. Ochs, and Charles W. Perry.

What were the director election results for UTGN on June 30, 2026?

Each UTG, Inc. director nominee received 2,266,631 votes "for" and 282 votes "withheld," with 173,642 broker non-votes. These identical results apply to all seven nominees, indicating strong shareholder support across the full slate presented at the Annual Meeting.

Were there broker non-votes in UTGN’s 2026 director elections?

Yes. For each UTG, Inc. director nominee, 173,642 broker non-votes were recorded. Broker non-votes typically reflect shares held by brokers that did not receive voting instructions on a non-routine matter, and they can affect quorum and outcome calculations depending on the proposal type.

Who signed UTGN’s June 30, 2026 shareholder meeting report?

The report summarizing the June 30, 2026 Annual Meeting results was signed on behalf of UTG, Inc. by Theodore C. Miller. He is identified as the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, acting as the duly authorized officer for this submission.

How many directors were up for election at UTGN’s 2026 meeting?

Seven directors were up for election at UTG, Inc.’s June 30, 2026 Annual Meeting. The nominees were Jesse T. Correll, Preston H. Correll, John M. Cortines, Thomas F. Darden II, Gabriel J. Molnar, Peter L. Ochs, and Charles W. Perry, each standing for shareholder approval.