Nkarta, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Nkarta, Inc. (NKTX) filed an 8-K on June 11, 2026 reporting the voting results from its June 10, 2026 annual meeting. Two Class III directors were re-elected: Ali Behbahani, M.D., M.B.A., and Zachary Scheiner, Ph.D. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm and approved the company’s executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. The board will hold future advisory votes on executive compensation annually.

Key Details

• Directors elected for terms expiring in 2029:
  • Ali Behbahani: For 32,285,680; Withheld 14,559,531; Broker non-votes 6,934,994.
  • Zachary Scheiner: For 37,313,469; Withheld 9,531,742; Broker non-votes 6,934,994.
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified (For 53,684,352; Against 76,073; Abstain 19,780).
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay): Approved (For 43,493,065; Against 3,313,424; Abstain 38,722; Broker non-votes 6,934,994).
• Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes: 1 year received the most votes (1 Year 34,447,256; 2 Years 21,461; 3 Years 4,565,940; Abstain 354,355; Broker non-votes 6,934,994). Company will hold annual say-on-pay votes.

Why It Matters
These results confirm board continuity with two Class III directors re-elected and formalize the auditor relationship with Ernst & Young for 2026 — items that affect governance and financial oversight. The non-binding approval of executive compensation and the vote to hold annual say-on-pay votes show shareholder support for the company’s pay practices and the board’s recommendation; while advisory, these outcomes guide corporate governance and investor relations going forward.