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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Energous Corp (WATT)

Energous Stockholders Approve 300,000-Share Increase to 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 shareholder Written later

At its June 11, 2026 virtual annual meeting, Energous stockholders approved an amended and restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan that adds 300,000 authorized shares, effective immediately. Stockholders also re-elected four directors, ratified BPM LLP as the auditor for 2026, and the meeting reached quorum with 55.06% of eligible votes represented. The filing reports routine governance outcomes and does not include financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Stockholders approved a 300,000-share increase to authorized shares under the 2024 Plan, effective June 11, 2026.
  • Four directors were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting: David Roberson, Mallorie Burak, J. Michael Dodson and Rahul Patel.
  • Stockholders ratified BPM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 2,832,289 votes for.
  • The equity plan proposal received 896,053 votes for and 99,667 against, with 197,273 abstentions and 1,836,154 broker non-votes.

The filing

CompanyEnergous Corp (WATT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 12, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-073510

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change5.07 Shareholder Vote Results

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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