Erasca, Inc. 8-K
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Erasca, Inc. Reports Annual Meeting: Directors Elected, KPMG Ratified
What Happened
- Erasca, Inc. announced results from its annual meeting of stockholders held June 26, 2026 (8-K filed July 1, 2026). As of the record date April 27, 2026, 310,965,971 shares were entitled to vote and 266,073,906 shares were present in person or by proxy.
- Three Class II directors — Alexander W. Casdin, Julie Hambleton, M.D., and Michael D. Varney, Ph.D. — were elected to three-year terms expiring in 2029. The company also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Key Details
- Meeting and record dates: Annual meeting June 26, 2026; record date April 27, 2026; 266,073,906 shares present.
- Director vote totals:
- Alexander W. Casdin — For: 219,569,944; Withheld: 29,886,221; Broker non‑votes: 16,617,741.
- Julie Hambleton, M.D. — For: 223,847,177; Withheld: 25,608,988; Broker non‑votes: 16,617,741.
- Michael D. Varney, Ph.D. — For: 223,863,013; Withheld: 25,593,152; Broker non‑votes: 16,617,741.
- Auditor ratification vote: KPMG LLP — For: 264,569,118; Withheld: 1,434,485; Against: 70,303; Broker non‑votes: 0.
Why It Matters
- Board continuity: The re-election of the three Class II directors confirms management and board continuity through 2029, which can affect governance and strategic direction.
- Audit continuity: Ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent auditor ensures continuity of external financial oversight for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Voting context: A meaningful number of broker non‑votes (16.6M) occurred on director elections but not on the auditor ratification, reflecting differences in how shares held by brokers were voted on discretionary matters. The filing contains no changes to executive officers or financial results.
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