Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) 2026 annual meeting: directors re-elected and auditor ratified

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vuzix Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected Paul Travers, Grant Russell, Timothy Harned, Paula Whitten‑Doolin and Alasdair MacKinnon as directors to serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, PC as Vuzix’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 46,949,283 votes for, 1,923,991 against and 2,830,325 abstentions. In addition, they approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 21,461,045 votes for, 5,191,050 against, 274,307 abstentions and 24,777,197 broker non‑votes.

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 Paul Travers: 25,171,105 votes Votes for Grant Russell: 25,175,342 votes Auditor ratification votes for: 46,949,283 votes +4 more

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Votes for Paul Travers 25,171,105 votes Director election at June 16, 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Grant Russell 25,175,342 votes Director election at June 16, 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 46,949,283 votes Ratification of Withum Smith+Brown, PC for 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 1,923,991 votes Ratification of Withum Smith+Brown, PC for 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 21,461,045 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 5,191,050 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 24,777,197 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, +1 more

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory

"Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the board of directors’ appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, PC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 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.

broker non-votes financial

"Votes Abstained | | | Broker Non-Votes | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 21,461,045 ... | 24,777,197"

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.

advisory basis regulatory

"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement"

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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) June 16, 2026

VUZIX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-35955	04-3392453
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

25 Hendrix Road, Suite A

West Henrietta, New York 14586

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zipcode)

(585) 359-5900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class:		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.001		VUZI		Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 16, 2026, Vuzix Corporation (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders. At the annual meeting, (i) Paul Travers, Grant Russell, Timothy Harned, Paula Whitten-Doolin and Alasdair MacKinnon were each elected as directors of the Company to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors have been elected and qualified, (ii) stockholders ratified the board of directors’ appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, PC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and (iii) stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement of the Company’s named executive officers.

The final voting results on these matters were as follows:

1. Election of Directors:

Name		Votes For				Votes Against				Votes Abstained				Broker Non-Votes
Paul Travers			25,171,105				1,612,873				142,424				24,777,197
Grant Russell			25,175,342				1,688,932				62,128				24,777,197
Timothy Harned			24,434,867				2,351,409				140,126				24,777,197
Paula Whitten-Doolin			24,616,233				2,190,657				119,512				24,777,197
Alasdair MacKinnon			25,098,601				1,706,201				121,600				24,777,197

2. Ratification of appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, PC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026:

Votes For				Votes Against				Votes Abstained
	46,949,283				1,923,991				2,830,325

3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement of the Company’s named executive officers:

Votes For				Votes Against				Votes Abstained				Broker Non-Votes
	21,461,045				5,191,050				274,307				24,777,197

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.

Date: June 17, 2026	VUZIX CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Grant Russell
		Grant Russell Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Vuzix (VUZI) stockholders vote on at the June 16, 2026 annual meeting?

Vuzix stockholders elected five directors, ratified Withum Smith+Brown, PC as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in its proxy statement.

Who was elected to the Vuzix (VUZI) board of directors in 2026?

Stockholders elected Paul Travers, Grant Russell, Timothy Harned, Paula Whitten‑Doolin and Alasdair MacKinnon as directors. Each will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified, continuing the current board leadership structure.

How did Vuzix (VUZI) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?

Stockholders ratified Withum Smith+Brown, PC as Vuzix’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 46,949,283 votes for, 1,923,991 votes against and 2,830,325 abstentions, indicating broad support for continuing with the same external audit firm.

What were the results of Vuzix (VUZI) say-on-pay vote in 2026?

On an advisory basis, 21,461,045 votes were cast for Vuzix’s named executive officer compensation, 5,191,050 against, and 274,307 abstained, with 24,777,197 broker non‑votes. This reflects majority support for the disclosed executive compensation program.

Did all Vuzix (VUZI) director nominees receive majority support in 2026?

Each director nominee received more votes for than against. For example, Paul Travers received 25,171,105 votes for and 1,612,873 against, while other nominees showed similar patterns of majority support, confirming their election to the board.

What are broker non-votes reported in the Vuzix (VUZI) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non‑votes occur when brokers hold shares but do not receive voting instructions on certain proposals. For Vuzix’s 2026 director elections and say‑on‑pay proposal, 24,777,197 broker non‑votes were reported, meaning those shares were not counted as for, against, or abstaining.

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