[8-K] INNOVATE Corp. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 4 Aug 2025 Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (SLNG) filed a Form 8-K to report the final voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting.

• Director elections (Item 5.07): All six nominees were elected. Support ranged from 95.3%-99.0% of votes cast, led by Edward L. Kuntz and Peter C. Mitchell (≈14.04 m ‘For’, 0.15 m ‘Withheld’ each). Broker non-votes totalled 1.57 m.
• Auditor ratification: Shareholders approved Ham, Langston & Brezina, L.L.P. as independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 with 15.12 m votes ‘For’ (≈96%), 0.64 m ‘Against’, and 621 abstentions; no broker non-votes.

No other proposals were submitted and the filing contains no financial or strategic disclosures. The strong affirmative votes signal continued investor confidence in the current board composition and the company’s chosen auditor, suggesting governance continuity without material change to the firm’s operating outlook.

Positive

• All six directors re-elected with ≥95% shareholder support, indicating investor confidence in current leadership.
• Auditor ratified with 96% approval, supporting continuity in financial reporting oversight.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine annual-meeting results; directors and auditor received overwhelming support—no immediate governance red flags or catalysts.

The ballot shows >95% approval for every director and 96% support for the auditor, comfortably above typical 90% board-support benchmark. High quorum (≈15.8 m votes) and minimal opposition suggest shareholder alignment with management, lowering near-term activism risk. However, because no new proposals or policy shifts were introduced, the event is largely procedural and unlikely to move SLNG’s valuation or risk profile.

Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Positive sentiment but non-financial; unlikely to alter earnings estimates or share price trajectory.

Investors often view strong board support as a qualitative positive, yet without accompanying operational guidance, cash-flow data, or strategy updates, this 8-K does not change our fundamental outlook. Liquidity, margin trends, and LNG market demand remain the key drivers for SLNG; today’s filing merely confirms governance stability.

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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): August 5, 2025

INNOVATE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-35210			54-1708481
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

295 Madison Ave., 12th Floor						10017
New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 235-2691

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):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			VATE			New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights			N/A			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 5, 2025, INNOVATE Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (the “Earnings Release”) and posted the INNOVATE Corp. Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call Investor Presentation to its Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://www.innovatecorp.com. 

A copy of the Earnings Release and the investor presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

As previously announced, the Company will conduct a conference call today, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The presentation slides to be used during the call, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, will be available on the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website (http://www.innovatecorp.com) immediately prior to the call. The conference call and the presentation slides will be simultaneously webcast on the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.  The information contained in, or that can be accessed through the Company’s website is not a part of this filing.

The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except to the extent expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Press Release of INNOVATE Corp., dated August 5, 2025
99.2			INNOVATE Corp. Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call Investor Presentation
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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.

 

			INNOVATE Corp.
August 5, 2025			By:			/s/ Michael J. Sena
						Name: Michael J. Sena
						Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Which Stabilis Solutions (SLNG) directors were elected at the 2025 annual meeting?

J. Casey Crenshaw, Benjamin J. Broussard, Stacey B. Crenshaw, Edward L. Kuntz, Peter C. Mitchell, and Matthew W. Morris were all re-elected.

What were the vote totals for each SLNG director nominee?

Votes ‘For’ ranged 13.52 m–14.05 m; ‘Withheld’ 0.14 m–0.66 m; broker non-votes 1.57 m.

Did shareholders approve Stabilis Solutions' independent auditor for 2025?

Yes. 15,121,158 votes (≈96%) favored Ham, Langston & Brezina, with 638,966 against and 621 abstentions.

Were there any other proposals or material events disclosed in this 8-K?

No. The filing only covered director elections and auditor ratification—no strategic or financial updates.

How many broker non-votes were recorded for SLNG’s proposals?

1,573,080 broker non-votes on director elections; none on the auditor ratification item.