Community Healthcare Trust Inc 8-K

What Happened
Community Healthcare Trust Inc. (CHCT) filed an 8-K on May 7, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held that day. Shareholders representing 25,222,430 shares (approximately 88.27% of outstanding common stock) were present in person or by proxy. Six directors were elected, shareholders approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, selected a one-year frequency for future advisory votes on compensation, and ratified BDO USA, P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026.

Key Details

• Meeting attendance: 25,222,430 shares voted (≈88.27% of outstanding).
• Director elections (each to a one-year term expiring in 2027; broker non-votes = 3,299,333 for each):
  • Cathrine Cotman: 21,559,321 For; 363,776 Withheld
  • David Dupuy: 21,602,402 For; 320,695 Withheld
  • Alan Gardner: 21,374,647 For; 548,450 Withheld
  • Claire Gulmi: 21,254,283 For; 668,814 Withheld
  • Robert Hensley: 21,266,801 For; 656,296 Withheld
  • Lawrence Van Horn: 21,050,312 For; 872,785 Withheld
• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation: 19,974,722 For; 1,857,467 Against; 90,908 Abstain; broker non-votes 3,299,333.
• Advisory vote on compensation frequency: Majority chose every 1 year — 21,414,585 for one-year; board will hold annual advisory votes on executive compensation.
• Auditor ratification: BDO USA, P.C. ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 — 24,969,760 For; 207,990 Against; 44,680 Abstain.

Why It Matters
These results confirm the composition of CHCT’s board for the coming year and show shareholder support (including an annual advisory vote) for how executive pay is reviewed. Ratification of BDO as auditor finalizes the company’s independent accounting firm for 2026. Investors can use these outcomes to assess governance continuity and oversight at CHCT.