RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC 8-K

What Happened

• Research Frontiers Incorporated (Nasdaq: REFR) filed an 8‑K reporting how 20,531,148 shares were voted at its Annual Meeting held June 11, 2026 at the company’s headquarters.
• The company announced the election of Darryl Daigle as a Class III director, the ratification of CohnReznick LLP as independent registered accountants for fiscal 2026, and the results of non‑binding advisory votes on executive compensation and vote frequency.

Key Details

• Director election: Darryl Daigle received 6,614,329 votes in favor, 1,948,760 withheld, and there were 11,968,059 broker non‑votes.
• Auditor ratification: CohnReznick LLP was ratified with 19,445,284 votes for, 876,166 against, and 209,698 abstentions.
• Executive compensation (advisory): 7,016,800 votes in favor, 1,353,117 against, 193,172 abstained; 11,968,059 broker non‑votes.
• Advisory vote on frequency: 6,575,519 favored a one‑year frequency, 1,797,223 favored three years, 121,984 favored two years; 68,363 abstained; 11,968,059 broker non‑votes.

Why It Matters

• The auditor ratification shows strong shareholder support for CohnReznick LLP as the company’s independent accountants for 2026.
• The non‑binding “say on pay” vote carried majority support but a sizable block of broker non‑votes indicates many shares (held by brokers for clients who did not return voting instructions) did not participate in certain matters—this can affect the interpretation of shareholder consensus.
• Election of the named director completes the board’s Class III seat; investors can view these outcomes when assessing governance, oversight, and management accountability.