UDR, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by UDR, Inc. on May 21, 2026. The filing details the voting results for director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders approved all three proposals submitted at the Annual Meeting. The record date for the meeting was March 23, 2026, with 325,894,021 shares of common stock, 2,600,678 shares of Series E preferred stock, and 10,026,490 shares of Series F preferred stock entitled to vote.
- Director Elections: All eight nominated directors were elected. Notable voting patterns included significant "Against" votes for Jon A. Grove (24,397,773), Robert A. McNamara (33,063,393), and Mark R. Patterson (23,456,293), though all received majority support.
- Executive Compensation: The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved with 213,004,891 votes for and 97,164,665 votes against.
- Auditor Ratification: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 304,753,929 votes for and 14,149,801 votes against.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of shareholder voting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific reasons for the elevated "Against" votes for directors Jon A. Grove, Robert A. McNamara, and Mark R. Patterson.
- Confirm the total number of shares outstanding and voting rights as of the March 23, 2026 record date.
- Review the full Proxy Statement for details on the executive compensation package that received approximately 31% opposition.
- Check subsequent filings for any financial updates or strategic changes following the Annual Meeting.