Acorn Energy Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Results; Approves Stock Plan

What Happened

• On September 16, 2026 Acorn Energy, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders and filed an 8-K reporting the results. Stockholders elected Jan H. Loeb, Gary Mohr, Michael F. Osterer, Peter Rabover and Samuel M. Zentman to the Board to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Vote totals for each nominee were: Loeb — 1,032,326 for / 1,340 withheld (832,620 broker non‑votes); Mohr — 1,031,617 for / 2,049 withheld (832,620 BNVs); Osterer — 1,031,492 for / 2,174 withheld (832,620 BNVs); Rabover — 1,031,116 for / 2,550 withheld (832,620 BNVs); Zentman — 988,632 for / 45,034 withheld (832,620 BNVs).
• The Company’s 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, previously approved by the Board subject to stockholder approval, was approved by stockholders and became effective on approval. The stock plan vote was 941,071 for, 91,284 against, and 1,311 abstentions (832,620 broker non‑votes).
• Stockholders also ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 (1,787,613 for; 77,834 against; 839 abstentions) and approved the non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay) by majority (956,955 for; 76,130 against; 579 abstentions; 832,622 broker non‑votes).

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: September 16, 2026.
• 2026 Stock Incentive Plan vote: 941,071 for; 91,284 against; 1,311 abstained; 832,620 broker non‑votes. Plan effective upon stockholder approval; summary is in the Company’s Aug 3, 2026 definitive proxy (Schedule 14A).
• Director elections (terms through 2027): Jan H. Loeb; Gary Mohr; Michael F. Osterer; Peter Rabover; Samuel M. Zentman — individual vote totals listed above.
• Auditor ratification: CBIZ CPAs P.C. approved as independent registered public accounting firm for year ending Dec 31, 2026 (1,787,613 for).

Why It Matters

• The stockholders’ approval makes the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan effective, enabling the company to grant equity awards under that plan (investors can review the proxy filing for Plan terms).
• Re-election of the five directors maintains the current Board composition through the 2027 annual meeting.
• Ratification of the auditor and a successful advisory say‑on‑pay vote reflect shareholder support for the Company’s governance and compensation practices as reported at the meeting.