MIDDLESEX WATER CO 8-K

What Happened
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) filed an 8-K on May 20, 2026 reporting the results of its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 19, 2026 (record date March 24, 2026). Shareholders elected one Class II director and three Class III directors and approved an advisory vote on executive compensation. The Audit Committee’s selection of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 was ratified.

Key Details

• Director elections (vote tallies; broker non-votes 2,470,748 unless noted):
  • Class II — Robert Hoglund: For 14,146,401; Withheld 150,835; Broker Non-Votes 2,470,748.
  • Class III — Joshua Bershad, M.D.: For 13,598,978; Withheld 698,258; Broker Non-Votes 2,470,748.
  • Class III — James F. Cosgrove, Jr.: For 13,630,988; Withheld 666,248; Broker Non-Votes 2,470,748.
  • Class III — Vaughn L. McKoy: For 11,393,674; Withheld 2,903,562; Broker Non-Votes 2,470,748.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay): For 13,250,940; Against 982,607; Abstain 63,689; Broker Non-Votes 2,470,748.
• Ratification of independent auditor for fiscal 2026: For 16,632,847; Against 98,839; Abstain 36,298; Broker Non-Votes 0.
• Directors continuing to serve after the meeting: Nadine Leslie, Amy B. Mansue, Kim C. Hanemann, Steven M. Klein, and Ann L. Noble.

Why It Matters
Board composition was confirmed, which affects corporate governance and oversight of strategy, operations, and risk. The affirmative advisory vote on executive compensation signals shareholder support for the company’s pay practices (though advisory and non-binding). Ratification of the independent auditor preserves continuity of the company’s financial reporting oversight for fiscal 2026. These outcomes are routine governance matters investors monitor for signs of shareholder sentiment and board stability.