Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC. on August 5, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Board of Directors: All six nominees were elected. Significant broker non-votes (3,406,800 shares) were recorded for each nominee.
- Meryl S. Golden: 7,854,706 For; 72,715 Withheld.
- Thomas Newgarden: 7,786,995 For; 140,426 Withheld.
- Floyd R. Tupper: 7,144,019 For; 783,402 Withheld.
- William L. Yankus: 7,526,911 For; 400,510 Withheld.
- Manmohan Singh: 7,594,176 For; 333,245 Withheld.
- Pranav Pasricha: 7,563,044 For; 364,377 Withheld.
- Ratification of Independent Auditor: Shareholders ratified the selection of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- For: 11,275,822
- Against: 20,415
- Abstentions: 37,984
- Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation: The compensation of named executive officers was approved on a non-binding basis.
- For: 7,012,944
- Against: 151,777
- Abstentions: 762,700
- Broker Non-Votes: 3,406,800
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares outstanding and the percentage of shares represented by the 3,406,800 broker non-votes.
- Confirm the specific terms of the engagement with CBIZ CPAs P.C. for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Review the full proxy statement for details on the executive compensation package approved by shareholders.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the resignation or appointment of directors if the "Withheld" votes for specific nominees (e.g., Floyd R. Tupper) indicate significant dissent.