NORTECH SYSTEMS INC 8-K

What Happened
Nortech Systems Inc. (NSYS) filed an 8‑K on May 14, 2026 reporting the results of its annual shareholders’ meeting held May 13, 2026. Shareholders elected six directors for one‑year terms, approved the advisory “say‑on‑pay” for named executive officer compensation, ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing was signed by Andrew D. C. LaFrence, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Directors elected (votes For / Withheld / Broker Non‑Vote):
  • David B. Kunin: 1,596,564 For; 3,718 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
  • Ryan P. McManus: 1,597,533 For; 2,749 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
  • Jay D. Miller: 1,597,543 For; 2,739 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
  • Stacy A. Kruse: 1,598,387 For; 1,895 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
  • Amy S. Fredregill: 1,590,326 For; 9,956 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
  • Jose A. Peris: 1,597,159 For; 3,123 Withheld; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay): 1,583,707 For; 8,877 Against; 7,698 Abstained; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes.
• Ratification of independent auditor (Baker Tilly US, LLP for 2026): 1,993,417 For; 8,375 Against; 20 Abstained; 0 Broker Non‑Votes.
• Approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan: 1,518,964 For; 79,081 Against; 2,237 Abstained; 401,530 Broker Non‑Votes.

Why It Matters
These results confirm board continuity and broad shareholder support for company governance actions. The auditor ratification received near‑unanimous support, and the advisory approval of executive pay passed by a large margin. Approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan authorizes the company to grant equity awards as described in the proxy, and the recorded vote totals (including 401,530 broker non‑votes on several items) provide transparency on shareholder participation and support levels.