Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR) elects full board, ratifies CBIZ CPAs PC as 2026 auditor
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Asure Software, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026. Stockholders voted on the election of seven directors and the ratification of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
All seven director nominees, including Benjamin Allen, W. Carl Drew, Daniel Gill, Patrick Goepel, Grace Lee, Bradford Oberwager, and Bjorn Reynolds, were elected, with votes in favor generally exceeding 20 million shares. A total of 25,826,293 shares of common stock were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting.
Stockholders also ratified the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. This proposal received strong support, with 25,761,490 votes for, 18,419 against, and 46,384 abstentions, representing 99.75% support among votes cast for or against, including abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares represented at meeting: 25,826,293 shares
Auditor ratification votes for: 25,761,490 votes
Auditor ratification votes against: 18,419 votes
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Shares represented at meeting
25,826,293 shares
Common stock represented in person or by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
25,761,490 votes
Votes for ratifying CBIZ CPAs PC for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
18,419 votes
Votes against ratifying CBIZ CPAs PC for 2026
Auditor abstentions
46,384 votes
Abstentions on ratifying CBIZ CPAs PC for 2026
Auditor support percentage
99.75%
Support for auditor ratification among votes cast for or against, including abstentions
Votes for Benjamin Allen
22,947,425 votes
Director election votes for Benjamin Allen with 2,807,914 broker non-votes
Votes for Bjorn Reynolds
20,681,969 votes
Director election votes for Bjorn Reynolds with 2,336,410 votes withheld
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, Audit Committee, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"we held our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which stockholders voted"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"CBIZ CPAs PC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Benjamin Allen | 22,947,425 | 70,954 | 2,807,914"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
Audit Committee financial
"ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as our independent registered public accounting firm"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Emerging growth company financial
"Emerging growth company |"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 12, 2026 , we held our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which stockholders voted on proposals to (i) elect the seven directors listed below, each to hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified and (ii) ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. There were 25,826,293 shares of common stock represented either in person or by proxy at the meeting.
The final voting results for each of the proposals are as follows:
Election of Directors (Item 1): The stockholders elected the following individuals as directors of the Company with the following votes:
| Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Allen | 22,947,425 | 70,954 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| W. Carl Drew | 22,960,093 | 58,286 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Gill | 22,942,922 | 75,457 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Patrick Goepel | 21,980,712 | 1,037,667 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Grace Lee | 22,204,325 | 814,054 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bradford Oberwager | 22,932,615 | 85,764 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bjorn Reynolds | 20,681,969 | 2,336,410 | 2,807,914 | |||||||||||||||||
Ratification of the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 (Item 2): The stockholders ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal was supported by 99.75% of the votes cast “for” or “against” it, including abstentions.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 25,761,490 | 18,419 | 46,384 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ASURE SOFTWARE, INC. | ||||||||
Dated: May 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ John Pence | ||||||
| Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer | ||||||||
FAQ
What did Asure Software (ASUR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted to elect seven directors and to ratify CBIZ CPAs PC as Asure Software’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. These are standard corporate governance items reviewed at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Were all Asure Software (ASUR) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes, all seven director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Benjamin Allen, W. Carl Drew, Daniel Gill, Patrick Goepel, Grace Lee, Bradford Oberwager, and Bjorn Reynolds, received more votes “for” than “withheld,” confirming their election to serve until the next annual meeting.
Did Asure Software stockholders approve CBIZ CPAs PC as the 2026 auditor?
Yes. Stockholders ratified the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs PC as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 25,761,490 votes for, 18,419 against, and 46,384 abstentions, representing 99.75% support among votes cast for or against, including abstentions.
What were the vote results for Bjorn Reynolds as a director of Asure Software (ASUR)?
Bjorn Reynolds received 20,681,969 votes for election as director, with 2,336,410 votes withheld and 2,807,914 broker non-votes. Despite the higher withheld total compared to other nominees, the votes cast in favor confirmed his election to the board.
Who serves as Asure Software’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?
CBIZ CPAs PC serves as Asure Software’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Stockholders ratified this appointment at the 2026 Annual Meeting with 25,761,490 votes for, 18,419 against, and 46,384 abstentions, indicating broad shareholder support.