Energous Corp 8-K

What Happened
Energous Corporation (WATT) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026 (virtual) and filed an 8-K reporting that shareholders approved an amendment to the Energous Corporation Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to add 300,000 authorized shares. The amendment became effective immediately upon stockholder approval. At the meeting, stockholders also elected four directors and ratified the appointment of BPM LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Key Details

• Meeting date and quorum: Annual Meeting held June 11, 2026; 3,029,147 votes represented (55.06% of outstanding votes), constituting a quorum.
• Equity plan: Amendment approved to increase authorized shares under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan by 300,000 shares; amendment effective immediately. (Full plan text filed as Exhibit 10.1.)
• Director elections: Four nominees elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting: David Roberson (1,004,683 For; 188,310 Withheld), Mallorie Burak (1,004,109 For; 188,884 Withheld), J. Michael Dodson (1,004,537 For; 188,456 Withheld), Rahul Patel (1,003,859 For; 189,134 Withheld). There were 1,836,154 broker non-votes on these director votes.
• Auditor ratification: Shareholders ratified BPM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 (2,832,289 For; 3,002 Against; 193,856 Abstentions).

Why It Matters
The approved increase in the equity incentive plan expands the pool of shares available for employee, director and consultant awards, which can help with retention and compensation programs but may also lead to additional share dilution over time. The director elections confirm board composition for the coming year, and the auditor ratification finalizes the company’s independent accounting firm for 2026. Investors should note the vote totals (including substantial broker non-votes) as context for shareholder support levels for governance and compensation proposals.