York Water (NASDAQ: YORW) investors back board, pay and auditors
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The York Water Company reported results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 4, 2026 in York, Pennsylvania. Shareholders elected directors Joseph T. Hand, Erin C. McGlaughlin, and Laura T. Wand, each receiving over 8.9 million votes in favor, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Shareholders also approved the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent accountants, with 11.3 million shares voting for and relatively few shares against or abstaining. In a non-binding advisory vote, shareholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 8.8 million shares in favor versus about 0.6 million against and 2.4 million broker non-votes.
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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 Joseph T. Hand: 9,329,775 votes
Votes for Erin C. McGlaughlin: 8,909,991 votes
Votes for Laura T. Wand: 9,314,073 votes
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Votes for Joseph T. Hand
9,329,775 votes
Director election at May 4, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Erin C. McGlaughlin
8,909,991 votes
Director election at May 4, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Laura T. Wand
9,314,073 votes
Director election at May 4, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification For votes
11,347,802 shares
Approval of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent accountants
Auditor ratification Against votes
523,670 shares
Approval of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent accountants
Say-on-pay For votes
8,768,167 shares
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay Against votes
603,111 shares
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
2,429,452 shares
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent accountants, advisory vote, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-vote | 2,429,452 | Shares"
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 accountants financial
"appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP independent accountants"
advisory vote financial
"approval, by advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
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.
named executive officers financial
"compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
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: May 4, 2026
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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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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))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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. ◻
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
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Item 5.07
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The York Water Company was convened May 4, 2026 at The Appell Center for the
Performing Arts Center, 50 North George Street, in the City of York, Pennsylvania, at 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of taking action upon the following proposals:
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To elect three (3) Directors to three-year terms of office.
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The actions taken by the Shareholders concerning the election of Directors are as follows:
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Withheld
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Broker Non-votes
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Joseph T. Hand
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9,329,775
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Votes
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138,622
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Votes
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Erin C. McGlaughlin
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8,909,991
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Votes
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558,406
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Laura T. Wand
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9,314,073
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Votes
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154,324
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The following Directors’ terms of office continued after the Annual Meeting:
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Paul R. Bonney, Esq.
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Douglas S. Brossman
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Jody L. Keller, SPHR
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Robert F. Lambert
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Steven R. Rasmussen, CPA
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William T. Yanavitch, II
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To ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2026.
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The actions taken by the Shareholders concerning the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP independent accountants are as follows:
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For Approval
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11,347,802
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Against Approval
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523,670
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26,377
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To approve, by advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
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The actions taken by the Shareholders concerning the approval, by advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company’s named
executive officers are as follows:
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For Approval
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8,768,167
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603,111
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97,119
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Broker Non-vote
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2,429,452
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THE YORK WATER COMPANY
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.
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THE YORK WATER COMPANY
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Date: May 5, 2026
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Matthew E. Poff
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Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ
Which directors were elected at York Water’s May 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders elected Joseph T. Hand, Erin C. McGlaughlin, and Laura T. Wand. Each director received between 8.9 million and 9.3 million votes “For,” with relatively small “Withheld” totals and 2.4 million broker non-votes reported for each director election proposal.
Was Baker Tilly US, LLP approved as York Water’s independent accountants?
Yes. Shareholders approved the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent accountants with 11,347,802 shares voting “For,” 523,670 shares “Against,” and 26,377 shares abstaining. No broker non-votes were reported for this proposal, showing clear support for the auditor selection.
Where and when was The York Water Company’s 2026 annual meeting held?
The annual meeting took place on May 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at The Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 North George Street, in the City of York, Pennsylvania. Shareholders gathered there to consider director elections and key governance and compensation proposals.