Optex Systems Holdings Inc 8-K

What Happened Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on March 9, 2026. As of the record date, 6,937,358 shares were issued and outstanding; 5,814,286 shares were present or represented by proxy, constituting a quorum. Shareholders elected all five director nominees—Chad M. George, Dayton Judd, Dale E. Lehmann, R. Rimmy Malhotra, and Danny R. Schoening—for terms expiring at the next annual meeting. The appointment of Whitley Penn LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026 was also ratified.

Key Details

• Meeting date: March 9, 2026; Shares outstanding (record date): 6,937,358; Shares present/represented: 5,814,286.
• Director vote totals (For / Withhold / Broker Non-Votes):
  • Chad M. George: 3,993,581 / 50,812 / 1,769,893
  • Dayton Judd: 3,921,761 / 122,632 / 1,769,893
  • Dale E. Lehmann: 3,995,478 / 48,915 / 1,769,893
  • R. Rimmy Malhotra: 3,813,077 / 231,316 / 1,769,893
  • Danny R. Schoening: 3,939,084 / 105,309 / 1,769,893
• Auditor ratification vote: Whitley Penn LLP — For 5,802,742; Against 10,622; Abstain 922.

Why It Matters These votes confirm the company’s board composition and affirm shareholder support for the nominated directors, which affects corporate oversight and governance. Ratifying Whitley Penn LLP as the independent auditor establishes continuity for the company’s financial audits for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026. The sizeable number of broker non-votes (1,769,893) on the director elections indicates many shares held by brokers did not vote on these non-routine matters, which can influence vote totals but does not change the outcome reported.