Kingstone Companies, Inc. Reports Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened
Kingstone Companies, Inc. announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 5, 2026. All director nominees were elected, CBIZ CPAs P.C. was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and the company’s executive compensation received majority support on a non-binding advisory vote.

Key Details

• Director elections (votes For / Withheld; broker non-votes = 3,406,800 for each nominee):
  • Meryl S. Golden: 7,854,706 For; 72,715 Withheld
  • Thomas Newgarden: 7,786,995 For; 140,426 Withheld
  • Floyd R. Tupper: 7,144,019 For; 783,402 Withheld
  • William L. Yankus: 7,526,911 For; 400,510 Withheld
  • Manmohan Singh: 7,594,176 For; 333,245 Withheld
  • Pranav Pasricha: 7,563,044 For; 364,377 Withheld
• Ratification of auditor (CBIZ CPAs P.C.) for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2026: For 11,275,822; Against 20,415; Abstentions 37,984.
• Advisory (non-binding) vote on named executive officer compensation: For 7,012,944; Against 151,777; Abstentions 762,700; Broker non-votes 3,406,800.

Why It Matters
These results confirm board continuity and give the company an approved auditor for fiscal 2026—both are governance items investors monitor for stability and oversight. The say-on-pay vote passed by a large margin, indicating shareholder support for executive compensation policies, though the vote is advisory and not binding. The presence of 3.4 million broker non-votes and sizeable abstentions on the advisory vote are notable for understanding the mix of voted vs. non-voted shares.