Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Enterprise Financial Services Corp on May 13, 2026. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
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 results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
1. Election of Directors
All twelve nominees were elected to serve one-year terms expiring in 2027. The voting results were as follows:
| Director Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lars C. Anderson | 28,976,284 | 171,604 | 2,786,551 |
| Lyne B. Andrich | 28,877,077 | 270,811 | 2,786,551 |
| Michael A. DeCola | 27,783,995 | 1,363,893 | 2,786,551 |
| Michael E. Finn | 28,747,671 | 400,217 | 2,786,551 |
| Michael R. Holmes | 28,495,352 | 652,536 | 2,786,551 |
| Nevada A. Kent, IV | 28,889,392 | 258,496 | 2,786,551 |
| James B. Lally | 28,902,976 | 244,912 | 2,786,551 |
| Marcela Manjarrez | 28,678,962 | 468,926 | 2,786,551 |
| Stephen P. Marsh | 28,564,197 | 583,691 | 2,786,551 |
| Richard M. Sanborn | 28,764,693 | 383,195 | 2,786,551 |
| Sandra A. Van Trease | 28,139,264 | 1,008,624 | 2,786,551 |
| Lina A. Young | 28,677,267 | 470,621 | 2,786,551 |
2. Ratification of Independent Auditor
The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified.
- Votes For: 31,543,824
- Votes Against: 379,765
- Abstain: 10,850
3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The proposal to approve executive compensation on an advisory basis was approved.
- Votes For: 28,136,971
- Votes Against: 890,165
- Abstain: 120,752
- Broker Non-Votes: 2,786,551
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
- Verify the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the percentage of votes for each proposal.
- Confirm the specific term expiration dates for the newly elected directors (stated as 2027).
- Review the full Proxy Statement referenced in the filing for detailed executive compensation data and director biographies.
- Note that Michael A. DeCola and Sandra A. Van Trease received the highest number of "Votes Withheld" among the nominees.