FutureFuel Corp. Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) filed an 8-K disclosing the results of its annual stockholders’ meeting held on September 22, 2026. A quorum was present and shareholders voted to elect Paul A. Novelly, II and Richard P. Rowe as directors (terms through the 2029 annual meeting), approved the advisory "say-on-pay" vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the company’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Total shares eligible to vote: 43,863,318; shares voted: 36,743,003.
• Director elections:
  • Paul A. Novelly, II — For: 28,630,612; Withheld: 2,433,171; Broker non-votes: 5,679,219.
  • Richard P. Rowe — For: 28,657,218; Withheld: 2,406,566; Broker non-votes: 5,679,219.
• Say-on-Pay (advisory) vote — For: 30,583,038; Against: 391,714; Abstentions: 89,031; Broker non-votes: 5,679,219.
• Auditor ratification — Grant Thornton LLP ratified: For: 36,594,690; Against: 103,527; Abstentions: 44,786.

Why It Matters
The meeting outcome confirms the board leadership with two directors re-elected and secures the auditor for 2026, providing continuity in governance and financial oversight. The strong advisory approval of executive compensation indicates broad shareholder support for the company’s pay practices as disclosed in the proxy. Broker non-votes on certain matters reflect shares held in street name that were not voted on those items and do not affect the ratification vote where brokers voted.