Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Artivion, Inc., held on May 12, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Directors: All nine nominees were elected. Votes were cast as follows:
- Thomas F. Ackerman: 38,066,579 For
- Daniel J. Bevevino: 38,110,073 For
- Marna P. Borgstrom: 37,419,676 For
- James W. Bullock: 39,238,538 For
- Jeffrey H. Burbank: 34,250,202 For
- Elizabeth A. Hoff: 37,418,885 For
- J. Patrick Mackin: 38,215,070 For
- Jon W. Salveson: 37,312,804 For
- Anthony B. Semedo: 39,241,704 For
- Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay): Approved by non-binding vote.
- Votes For: 36,876,134
- Votes Against: 2,291,059
- Votes Abstain: 151,868
- Ratification of Auditor: Ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP for the year ending December 31, 2026.
- Votes For: 44,294,062
- Votes Against: 625,438
- Votes Abstain: 7,308
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the reporting of voting outcomes.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares entitled to vote to contextualize the "Broker Non-Votes" (5,607,747) recorded for director elections and the say-on-pay proposal.
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected directors, who serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are qualified.
- Review the full Proxy Statement for details on the specific compensation packages approved in the say-on-pay vote.
- Check subsequent filings for the official appointment letter or engagement agreement with Ernst & Young LLP following the ratification.