MARKETWISE, INC. 8-K

What Happened MarketWise, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 8, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held June 4, 2026. Shareholders elected Matthew Turner as a Class II director (term to the 2029 annual meeting). On advisory votes, shareholders did not approve the company’s named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay), but did approve holding future say-on-pay votes annually. Shareholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. The report was signed by Scott Forney, General Counsel.

Key Details

• Director election: Matthew Turner elected as Class II director — Votes For: 13,366,939; Votes Withheld: 256,789; Broker Non-Votes: 1,040,623.
• Say-on-pay (advisory): NOT approved — For: 6,117,351; Against: 7,476,751; Abstained: 29,626; Broker Non-Votes: 1,040,623.
• Say-on-frequency (advisory): Annual vote approved — One Year: 7,615,818; Two Years: 99,163; Three Years: 5,879,057; Abstain: 29,690; Broker Non-Votes: 1,040,623.
• Auditor ratification: Grant Thornton LLP ratified — For: 14,415,900; Against: 2,416; Abstained: 246,035.

Why It Matters A failed say-on-pay is a clear, non-binding signal that a majority of voting shareholders disapprove of executive compensation, which can prompt board engagement with investors, potential changes to pay practices, or increased disclosure. Electing a director and ratifying the auditor maintain board composition and continuity of the audit relationship. Investors should note these governance signals and monitor any subsequent company actions or disclosures addressing shareholder concerns.