8-K: Rumble Inc. Announces Outcomes of 2025 Annual Stockholders Meeting
Annual Meeting Results
Rumble Inc. successfully held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, electing seven directors and ratifying Baker Tilly US, LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm.
Summary
- Rumble Inc. conducted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 12, 2025.
- Stockholders elected seven directors to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting.
- The elected directors include Chris Pavlovski, Nancy Armstrong, Katie Biber, Paul Cappuccio, Phil Evershed, Ryan Milnes, and Jerry Naumoff.
- Chris Pavlovski received 1,092,802,539 votes For and 1,397,171 Withheld.
- Nancy Armstrong received 1,092,265,712 votes For and 1,933,998 Withheld.
- Katie Biber received 1,093,585,580 votes For and 614,130 Withheld.
- Paul Cappuccio received 1,093,789,794 votes For and 409,916 Withheld.
- Phil Evershed received 1,093,823,051 votes For and 376,659 Withheld.
- Ryan Milnes received 1,093,797,033 votes For and 402,677 Withheld.
- Jerry Naumoff, a Class A Director, received 13,976,804 votes For and 1,011,411 Withheld, elected solely by Class A Common Stock.
- Stockholders ratified the selection of Baker Tilly US, LLP (formerly Moss Adams LLP) as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with 1,120,342,299 votes For, 248,340 Against, and 501,734 Abstentions.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The document reports routine annual meeting results with successful outcomes for all proposals, indicating stable corporate governance without any negative surprises.
Positives
- All seven proposed directors were successfully elected, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current board.
- The ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent auditor received overwhelming shareholder support, ensuring continuity in financial oversight.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The election of directors directly impacts shareholder representation and oversight, while the ratification of the auditor ensures continued independent financial scrutiny.
Next Steps
- The elected directors will serve their one-year terms until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Company's Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| June 12, 2025 | Date of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. |
| June 18, 2025 | Date the Form 8-K report was signed. |
| December 31, 2025 | Fiscal year end for which Baker Tilly US, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm. |
| 2026 | Year when the terms of the newly elected directors will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders. |
Keywords
Rumble Inc., RUM, Annual Meeting, Stockholders Meeting, Director Election, Auditor Ratification, Corporate Governance, SEC Filing, 8-K, Baker Tilly US, LLP, Nasdaq
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