Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2026. Shareholders re‑elected two Class II directors — Brian Sedrish and James Fagan — for terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting, and approved the ratification of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Vote totals reported: Brian Sedrish — For: 6,979,466; Withheld: 106,356; Broker non‑vote: 3,244,091. James Fagan — For: 6,214,088; Withheld: 871,734; Broker non‑vote: 3,244,091. Auditor ratification — For: 10,180,470; Against: 118,629; Abstain: 30,814.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: May 26, 2026; results disclosed in an 8‑K filing.
• Directors re‑elected: Brian Sedrish and James Fagan; terms through the 2029 Annual Meeting.
• Auditor approved: CohnReznick LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for FY 2026 (vote 10,180,470 For).
• Notable broker non‑votes on director elections: 3,244,091 shares recorded as broker non‑votes.

Why It Matters
These votes confirm board continuity and the company’s choice of independent auditor, both important for corporate governance and financial oversight. Re‑election of the two Class II directors maintains current board composition through 2029, and ratification of CohnReznick LLP ensures the firm will audit Sunrise Realty Trust’s 2026 financial statements. Broker non‑votes indicate a portion of shares were not voted on the director elections (often because brokers lacked voting instructions), which can affect vote totals for contested governance matters.