US Alliance Corp 8-K

What Happened

• US Alliance Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 1, 2026 at the Company’s Topeka headquarters and reported the results on Form 8‑K (Item 5.07). Stockholders representing 3,183,393 shares—about 40% of outstanding common stock—were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum.
• The company’s five director nominees were re‑elected for one‑year terms: Jack Brier, William Graves, John Helms, James Poolman and JuliAnn Mazachek. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Proxies authorized Jack Brier and John Helms to vote on any other matters, but no additional matters were presented.

Key Details

• Meeting date and place: June 1, 2026, Topeka headquarters.
• Shares represented: 3,183,393 shares (~40% of outstanding).
• Director vote totals:
  • Jack Brier: For 3,094,721; Withhold 88,672
  • William Graves: For 3,106,474; Withhold 76,919
  • John Helms: For 3,120,474; Withhold 62,919
  • James Poolman: For 3,112,989; Withhold 70,404
  • JuliAnn Mazachek: For 3,120,474; Withhold 62,919
• Auditor ratification vote: For 3,029,578; Against 23,526; Abstained 130,589 (Crowe LLP ratified).

Why It Matters

• Board continuity: Re‑election of all five directors preserves current governance and strategic oversight for the coming year.
• Auditor confirmation: Ratification of Crowe LLP confirms the company’s independent auditor for audit and financial reporting responsibilities, which is important for investor confidence in financial statements.
• Shareholder engagement: About 40% turnout met quorum requirements; the vote outcomes were decisive, indicating clear shareholder support for the incumbents and auditor appointment.