Gentex Corporation

05/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/26/2026 08:27

Proxy Results (Form 8-K)

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 21, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders. The matters listed and described briefly below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders through the solicitation of proxies. The proposals are described in detail in the Company's Proxy Statement filed on April 9, 2026. The voting results are as follows:
Election of Directors
The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company to hold office for a one (1) year term expiring in 2027:
Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes
Ms. Leslie Brown 158,128,540 14,512,140 17,860,451
Mr. Garth Deur 170,087,302 2,553,378 17,860,451
Mr. Steve Downing 171,724,331 916,349 17,860,451
Mr. John C. Kennedy 171,947,741 692,939 17,860,451
Dr. Billy Pink 171,917,659 723,021 17,860,451
Mr. Richard Schaum 162,704,794 9,935,886 17,860,451
Ms. Kathleen Starkoff 171,971,186 669,494 17,860,451
Mr. Brian Walker 171,034,722 1,605,958 17,860,451
Dr. Ling Zang 167,414,247 5,226,433 17,860,451
Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Auditors for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026
The shareholders did ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the Company's auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
183,982,692 6,360,110 158,329
Proposal to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers
The shareholders did approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
167,822,852 4,448,682 369,146 17,860,451
Proposal to Approve the Gentex Corporation 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan
The shareholders did approve the Gentex Corporation 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
149,753,126 22,571,717 315,837 17,860,451
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