NewtekOne, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 15, 2026, discloses the results of NewtekOne, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 12, 2026. The Company is incorporated in Maryland and its securities trade on the Nasdaq Global Market LLC.
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 and shareholder voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A total of 23,238,465 shares of common stock were present or represented by proxy at the meeting. Shareholders approved the following proposals:
- Proposal I (Election of Directors):
- Richard Salute: 14,023,627 votes For; 3,048,829 votes Withheld.
- Craig "CJ" Brunet: 16,547,173 votes For; 525,283 votes Withheld.
- Proposal II (Ratification of Auditors): Ratified RSM US LLP as the independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026.
- Votes For: 21,574,480
- Votes Against: 1,584,995
- Abstentions: 78,990
- Proposal III (Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation):
- Votes For: 15,032,457
- Votes Against: 1,824,592
- Abstentions: 215,407
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for financial guidance, future outlook, management commentary on operations, specific risks, or contingencies. The report is limited to the tabulation of shareholder votes.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the terms of the newly elected directors (Richard Salute and Craig "CJ" Brunet) serving until the 2029 annual meeting.
- Confirm the appointment of RSM US LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on April 24, 2026, for detailed descriptions of the proposals and executive compensation details.
- Note the significant number of votes withheld for Richard Salute (approx. 18% of votes cast) compared to Craig "CJ" Brunet (approx. 3% of votes cast).