SERA PROGNOSTICS, INC. - 8-K Filing Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Sera Prognostics, Inc. on June 4, 2026. The meeting was conducted via live audio webcast. As of the record date of April 13, 2026, there were 38,190,966 shares of Class A common stock eligible to vote.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance matters and does not contain financial data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. Investors should refer to the Company's periodic reports (10-K or 10-Q) for financial performance details.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A quorum of 25,773,203 shares (67.5% of eligible shares) was present. Stockholders voted on two principal matters:
- Election of Directors: Stockholders elected Kim Kamdar, Ph.D., and Sandra A. J. Lawrence as Class II directors for a three-year term.
- Auditor Ratification: Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Voting Breakdown
| Matter | For | Against/Withheld | Abstentions | Broker Non-votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Kamdar, Ph.D. (Director) | 9,749,623 | 3,062,352 (Withheld) | N/A | 12,961,228 |
| Sandra A. J. Lawrence (Director) | 12,483,966 | 328,009 (Withheld) | N/A | 12,961,228 |
| Auditor Ratification | 24,917,046 | 856,113 | 44 | 0 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing does not provide management guidance, outlook, or discuss specific risks or contingencies. It references the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 24, 2026, for a more complete description of the matters voted upon.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the terms of the newly elected directors (Kim Kamdar and Sandra A. J. Lawrence) in the updated Board composition.
- Confirm the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (12,961,228) regarding the director elections, indicating shares held by brokers that were not voted due to lack of instructions.
- Review the Schedule 14A proxy statement filed on April 24, 2026, for detailed background on the nominees and auditor selection.