Business Context and Reporting Period
Data Storage Corporation (DTST), a Nevada corporation, filed this Form 8-K to report the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 2, 2026. The company is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data. Revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity metrics are not provided in this document.
Material Changes and Voting Results
On the record date of July 6, 2026, there were 2,337,738 shares of Common Stock outstanding. A quorum was established with 1,286,352 shares present. Stockholders voted on three proposals, all of which were approved:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): All ten nominees were elected. Notable vote counts included Charles M. Piluso (199,778 For) and Lawrence A. Maglione Jr. (174,075 For). Broker non-votes totaled 1,066,278 for all director candidates.
- Proposal 2 (Auditor Ratification): Stockholders ratified Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Votes were 1,258,743 For, 8,693 Against, and 18,916 Abstentions.
- Proposal 3 (Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation): The compensation of named executive officers was approved. Votes were 185,669 For, 32,181 Against, and 2,224 Abstentions. Broker non-votes totaled 1,066,278.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. The document strictly reports the outcomes of the shareholder vote.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the definitive proxy statement (Schedule 14A) filed on July 16, 2026, for detailed biographies of the elected directors and the rationale for executive compensation.
- Confirm the appointment of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A. as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Review the company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q filings for financial performance data, as this 8-K contains no financial metrics.
- Note the high volume of broker non-votes (1,066,278) on Proposals 1 and 3, indicating a significant portion of shares held in street name did not receive voting instructions.