GPGI, Inc. 8-K

What Happened GPGI, Inc. announced the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held June 11, 2026. Shareholders elected four Class II directors, approved the advisory say‑on‑pay proposal, voted to hold future advisory executive compensation votes every one year, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

Key Details

• Record/shareholder turnout: 289,861,033 shares outstanding as of the April 15, 2026 record date; 262,176,371 shares were represented at the meeting (quorum).
• Director elections (votes for / withheld): Joseph J. DeAngelo 249,815,353 / 402,592; Brian F. Hughes 244,650,151 / 5,567,794; Mark R. James 230,584,975 / 19,632,970; Thomas R. Knott 242,484,633 / 7,733,312. Broker non‑votes: 11,958,426.
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory): For 231,699,270; Against 18,439,834; Abstain 78,841. Broker non‑votes: 11,958,426.
• Say‑on‑frequency (advisory): Every one year 250,019,750; Every two years 66,861; Every three years 56,241; Abstain 75,093. Broker non‑votes: 11,958,426.
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified — For 262,162,349; Against 5,694; Abstain 8,328.

Why It Matters These results confirm the board composition and give the board a clear shareholder mandate on executive pay practices: the advisory say‑on‑pay passed and shareholders chose annual advisory votes on executive compensation. Ratification of Ernst & Young ensures continuity of the company’s external audit for fiscal 2026. Investors should note the vote totals and broker non‑votes as indicators of shareholder engagement and support for management proposals.