Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by Omeros Corporation on June 17, 2022. The company is incorporated in Washington and its common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "OMER".
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 results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders of record as of April 14, 2022, were entitled to vote 62,730,015 shares. A total of 47,091,684 shares (75.07%) were represented at the meeting. The following matters were voted upon:
- Election of Directors: Arnold C. Hanish and Rajiv Shah, M.D., were elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2025 Annual Meeting.
- Ratification of Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
| Proposal | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election of Arnold C. Hanish | 17,497,676 | 8,626,613 | 888,691 | 20,078,704 |
| Election of Rajiv Shah, M.D. | 19,172,950 | 6,966,483 | 873,547 | 20,078,704 |
| Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP | 44,360,454 | 2,292,198 | 439,032 | — |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Arnold C. Hanish and Rajiv Shah, M.D., were successfully elected to the Board of Directors.
- Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the 2022 fiscal year.
- Shareholder participation was 75.07% of the total shares entitled to vote.
- Significant broker non-votes (20,078,704 shares) were recorded for the director elections, indicating shares held by brokers where no voting instruction was received.