Hamilton Lane Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened

• Hamilton Lane Incorporated filed an 8-K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting held on September 10, 2026. As of the July 13, 2026 record date there were 43,349,167 Class A shares and 11,836,450 Class B shares outstanding (each Class B share has 10 votes). Of 161,713,667 total votes eligible, 133,447,702 votes were represented at the meeting.
• Stockholders elected the three Class I director nominees (David J. Berkman, Juan Delgado‑Moreira and O. Griffith Sexton) to three‑year terms through the 2029 annual meeting, approved the advisory (non‑binding) vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

Key Details

• Total votes eligible: 161,713,667; votes represented at meeting: 133,447,702 (≈82.6% participation).
• Director election votes (For / Withheld / Broker non‑votes):
  • David J. Berkman: 111,581,032 For; 18,217,075 Withheld; 3,649,595 Broker non‑votes (≈86.0% of votes cast on his election).
  • Juan Delgado‑Moreira: 116,808,997 For; 12,989,110 Withheld; 3,649,595 Broker non‑votes (≈90.0% support).
  • O. Griffith Sexton: 107,085,231 For; 22,712,876 Withheld; 3,649,595 Broker non‑votes (≈82.6% support).
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory): 110,919,843 For; 18,745,336 Against; 132,928 Abstentions; 3,649,595 Broker non‑votes (≈85.5% of votes cast in favor).
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified with 133,244,286 For; 195,520 Against; 7,896 Abstentions (over 99.8% support).

Why It Matters

• These results confirm board continuity with all three Class I nominees re‑elected for three‑year terms and maintain existing governance leadership.
• The advisory approval of executive compensation (≈85.5% For) signals substantial shareholder support for the company’s pay practices as disclosed in the proxy.
• Ratification of Ernst & Young as auditor means continuity in financial oversight for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 — a routine but important approval for audit continuity and investor assurance.