Business Context and Reporting Period
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) filed this Form 8-K to report the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on August 19, 2026. The company is incorporated in South Carolina and its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a Current Report regarding corporate governance events and does not contain financial statements. Consequently, data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not provided in this document.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are reported in this filing. The document solely details the voting outcomes of the Annual Meeting.
Shareholder Voting Results
Of the 4,660,413 shares outstanding, 4,057,996 shares were represented at the meeting, constituting a quorum. The voting results for the three proposals were as follows:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors
- All six nominees were elected to the Board of Directors.
- Ken R. Bramlett, Jr.: 3,466,283 For; 212,702 Withheld.
- Scott J. Vassalluzzo: 3,301,501 For; 377,484 Withheld.
- Charles D. Way: 3,488,031 For; 190,954 Withheld.
- Darrell E. Whitaker: 3,514,408 For; 164,577 Withheld.
- Elizabeth R. Neuhoff: 3,642,549 For; 36,436 Withheld.
- Benjamin E. Robinson III: 3,653,187 For; 25,798 Withheld.
- Broker Non-Votes: 379,011 for all nominees.
- Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
- Approved on a non-binding basis.
- For: 2,947,606
- Against: 708,462
- Abstain: 22,917
- Broker Non-Votes: 379,011
- Proposal 3: Ratification of Independent Auditor
- Ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
- For: 4,052,458
- Against: 1,375
- Abstain: 4,163
- Broker Non-Votes: None
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final composition of the Board of Directors following the election of the six new members.
- Review the Definitive Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A) filed on July 22, 2026, for detailed executive compensation data referenced in Proposal 2.
- Confirm the engagement of RSM US LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial metrics.