NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP 8-K

What Happened
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) filed an 8-K on May 13, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting held May 7, 2026. As of the March 13, 2026 record date there were 15,599,046 shares outstanding; 12,216,578 shares (a quorum) were represented at the meeting. Shareholders re-elected three directors to three-year terms and approved an advisory vote on executive compensation.

Key Details

• Record date and turnout: 15,599,046 shares outstanding; about 12.22 million shares (roughly 78%) represented at the meeting.
• Director elections (each elected to a three-year term):
  • Emil E. Hassan — For: 11,653,122; Against: 544,934; Abstain: 18,522 (≈95% support of votes cast).
  • Lisa Piercey, M.D. — For: 12,176,280; Against: 30,206; Abstain: 10,092 (≈99.7% support).
  • William A. Adams — For: 12,190,547; Against: 14,041; Abstain: 11,990 (≈99.8% support).
• Advisory vote on Named Executive Officers’ compensation: For: 11,964,538; Against: 233,276; Abstain: 18,764 (≈98% support).

Why It Matters
The results confirm the company’s board composition for the next three years and show strong shareholder backing, particularly for two directors and for the company’s executive compensation program. High voter turnout (a large majority of outstanding shares represented) and decisive vote margins reduce near-term governance uncertainty for investors.