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Cohen & Co Inc. 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Cohen & Company Inc. on June 13, 2018. The meeting took place at the offices of Duane Morris LLP in New York, New York.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and voting outcomes.

Material Changes and Voting Results

Two proposals were submitted to stockholders. A quorum was established with approximately 90.3% of the combined voting power present. The voting structure involves Common Stock (one vote per share) and Series E Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock (one vote per ten shares).

• Proposal 1: Election of Directors. Five directors were elected to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are qualified. All nominees received majority support.
• Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors. Stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the specific vote counts for each director nominee to assess shareholder sentiment.
• Confirm the total voting power distribution between Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock.
• Review the full proxy statement for details on director qualifications and auditor independence.

Voting Results Table