MFA Financial Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
MFA Financial, Inc. filed a Form 8-K disclosing the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 3, 2026. With 74,325,652 shares present (≈73.16% of 101,596,232 outstanding shares as of the April 8, 2026 record date), shareholders elected two Class I directors, ratified KPMG LLP as the company’s independent auditor for FY2026, and approved an advisory (non‑binding) vote on executive compensation.

Key Details

• Meeting date and quorum: June 3, 2026; 74,325,652 shares present, ~73.16% of 101,596,232 outstanding shares.
• Director elections (Class I, terms to 2029):
  • Laurie S. Goodman — For: 48,746,159; Against: 1,930,702; Abstain: 230,180; Broker non‑votes: 23,418,611.
  • Richard C. Wald — For: 48,370,172; Against: 2,287,586; Abstain: 249,283; Broker non‑votes: 23,418,611.
• Auditor ratification: KPMG LLP approved — For: 73,275,772; Against: 690,827; Abstentions: 359,053.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation: Approved (non‑binding) — For: 48,100,115; Against: 2,135,819; Abstain: 671,107; Broker non‑votes: 23,418,611.

Why It Matters
The results confirm board continuity with two Class I directors elected and keep KPMG as the independent auditor for the coming year, which affects corporate oversight and financial reporting. The advisory approval of executive compensation signals shareholder support for the company’s pay practices (though it is non‑binding). The sizable number of broker non‑votes noted on director and compensation matters may be relevant for understanding the level of active shareholder participation on those items.