ALKAMI TECHNOLOGY, INC. 8-K

What Happened Alkami Technology, Inc. (ALKT) filed an 8‑K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 19, 2026. On the March 23, 2026 record date, 107,016,974 shares were entitled to vote and 76,909,758 shares (71.87%) were represented at the meeting. Stockholders elected three Class II directors — Charles Kane, Alex Shootman and Brian R. Smith — ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and approved on a non‑binding advisory basis the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

Key Details

• Shareholder turnout: 76,909,758 shares represented, 71.87% of 107,016,974 shares outstanding (record date March 23, 2026).
• Director elections:
  • Charles Kane: For 70,325,534; Withheld 1,069,237; Broker Non‑Votes 5,514,987.
  • Alex Shootman: For 70,222,649; Withheld 1,172,122; Broker Non‑Votes 5,514,987.
  • Brian R. Smith: For 52,065,034; Withheld 19,329,737; Broker Non‑Votes 5,514,987.
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified — For 76,636,547; Against 172,329; Abstain 100,882.
• Advisory say‑on‑pay: Approved — For 69,605,942; Against 1,702,589; Abstain 86,240; Broker Non‑Votes 5,514,987.

Why It Matters These results confirm the company’s board composition and governance choices for the coming year. Ratification of Ernst & Young provides continuity for external audit coverage in fiscal 2026. The advisory approval of executive pay signals majority shareholder support for compensation practices (though it is non‑binding). Significant withheld votes for one director (Brian R. Smith) are disclosure that some shareholders withheld support, but all three nominees were elected. Investors may view these as governance signals rather than direct financial developments.