Vertex, Inc. Reports Annual Meeting Results — Directors Elected, Auditor Ratified

What Happened

• Vertex, Inc. (filed 8-K on June 11, 2026) announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Three director nominees — Eric Andersen, David DeStefano, and Christopher Young — were elected to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting (or earlier if replaced). The company also reported that stockholders ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as Vertex’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Eric Andersen: For 815,856,932; Withheld 23,184,805; Broker Non-Votes 7,910,119.
• David DeStefano: For 835,946,632; Withheld 3,095,105; Broker Non-Votes 7,910,119.
• Christopher Young: For 837,340,096; Withheld 1,701,641; Broker Non-Votes 7,910,119.
• Auditor ratification vote: For 846,882,485; Against 19,075; Abstain 50,296; Broker Non-Votes 0.
• The auditor appointment covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Why It Matters

• Board continuity: Election of these directors (terms through 2029) provides governance stability and signals shareholder support for the current board slate.
• Financial oversight: Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditor confirms the firm responsible for auditing Vertex’s 2026 financial statements, an important element of external financial review and investor confidence.
• No other material corporate actions or executive changes were reported in this 8-K filing.