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UMH PROPERTIES, INC. · May 27, 4:51 PM ET

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UMH Properties Reports Shareholder Votes; Directors Elected, Auditor Ratified

What Happened
UMH Properties, Inc. announced the results of its shareholder meeting held May 27, 2026. There were 85,026,121 shares entitled to vote and 77,758,090 shares (91.45%) were represented. Four Class II directors were elected, the appointment of PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP as independent auditor for 2026 was ratified, and the advisory say‑on‑pay vote for 2025 compensation was approved.

Key Details

  • Meeting date: May 27, 2026; shares represented: 77,758,090 (91.45% of 85,026,121 outstanding).
  • Director election votes (For / Withheld; broker non‑votes = 8,051,322):
    • Jeffery A. Carus: 66,394,338 For; 3,312,430 Withheld.
    • Matthew I. Hirsch: 41,190,578 For; 28,516,190 Withheld.
    • Angela D. Pruitt‑Marriott: 67,059,086 For; 2,647,682 Withheld.
    • Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr.: 66,909,016 For; 2,797,752 Withheld.
  • Auditor ratification (PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP): For 76,139,709; Against 765,450; Abstain 852,931.
  • Advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation: For 66,658,586; Against 2,107,999; Abstain 940,183 (broker non‑votes 8,051,322).

Why It Matters
These results confirm the company’s board composition for the Class II seats and give shareholders a clear, recorded endorsement of the company’s auditor and executive pay program. The auditor ratification was supported overwhelmingly, which is relevant to financial oversight and audit continuity. The advisory say‑on‑pay received majority support, indicating shareholders approved the company’s 2025 executive compensation as presented. Notably, one director (Matthew I. Hirsch) received a relatively large number of withheld votes compared with other nominees, a fact investors may watch for governance or board dynamics.