Cibus (CBUS) 2026 meeting backs board slate, executive pay and BDO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cibus, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 2, 2026. Of 76,345,736 shares of Class A common stock entitled to vote as of the April 6, 2026 record date, 53,072,072 shares, or about 69.52%, were represented, establishing a quorum.

Stockholders elected nine directors, including Mark Finn and Peter Beetham, to one-year terms. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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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.

Key Figures

Shares entitled to vote: 76,345,736 shares Shares represented: 53,072,072 shares Quorum percentage: 69.52% +4 more

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Shares entitled to vote 76,345,736 shares Class A common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 6, 2026

Shares represented 53,072,072 shares Present or represented at 2026 Annual Meeting (~69.52% quorum)

Quorum percentage 69.52% Portion of entitled Class A shares represented at the meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 22,117,686 shares Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 167,944 shares Advisory vote on executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 53,014,318 shares Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as 2026 auditor

Director example vote 22,643,935 shares for Votes for director nominee Thomas Urban

Key Terms

broker non-vote, quorum, Named Executive Officers, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

5 terms

broker non-vote financial

"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote"

quorum financial

"53,072,072 shares, or approximately 69.52%, were present ... constituting a quorum."

A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.

Named Executive Officers financial

"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers."

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"to ratify the appointment ... as our independent registered public accounting firm"

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.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o o"

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.

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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): June 2, 2026

______________________

Cibus, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

______________________

Delaware			001-38161			27-1967997
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6455 Nancy Ridge Drive San Diego, CA						92121
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(858) 450-0008

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

______________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

CBUS

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.07.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 2, 2026, Cibus, Inc., (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Of the 76,345,736 shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Class A Common Stock”) (including 62,641 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock that remain subject to vesting) and no shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting on the April 6, 2026 record date, 53,072,072 shares, or approximately 69.52%, were present at the Annual Meeting either by attendance via online webcast or represented by proxy, constituting a quorum.

The following describes the matters considered by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting, as well as the results of the votes cast at the meeting:

1. To elect nine directors to our Board of Directors, each to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, or removal.

Nominee						For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Vote
Mark Finn						22,401,892						140,761						146,090						30,383,329
Peter Beetham						22,509,475						94,295						84,973						30,383,329
Kimberly A. Box						22,592,926						58,874						36,943						30,383,329
Jean-Pierre Lehmann						22,516,810						139,956						31,977						30,383,329
August Moretti						22,552,460						88,895						47,388						30,383,329
Gerhard Prante						22,444,612						211,345						32,786						30,383,329
Rory Riggs						22,478,028						137,007						73,708						30,383,329
Thomas Urban						22,643,935						12,213						32,595						30,383,329
Craig Wichner						22,591,365						64,777						32,601						30,383,329

2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Vote
22,117,686						167,944						403,113						30,383,329

3. To ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee of BDO USA, P.C. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Vote
53,014,318						36,870						20,884						—

As a result, at the Annual Meeting, Mark Finn, Peter Beetham, Kimberly A. Box, Jean-Pierre Lehmann, August Moretti, Gerhard Prante, Rory Riggs, Thomas Urban, and Craig Wichner were elected as directors of the Company, each to serve a one-year term, the compensation of Company’s named executive officers was approved (on an advisory basis), and the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. was ratified.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Cibus, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: June 5, 2026
			CIBUS, INC.
			By:			/s/ Peter Beetham
			Name:			Peter Beetham
			Title:			Interim Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Cibus (CBUS) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders voted on electing nine directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026. All proposals received sufficient support to pass at the meeting.

How many Cibus (CBUS) shares were represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 53,072,072 shares of Class A common stock were represented, out of 76,345,736 shares entitled to vote. This represented approximately 69.52% of eligible shares, which was sufficient to constitute a quorum.

Were Cibus (CBUS) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes. All nine nominees, including Mark Finn, Peter Beetham, Kimberly A. Box, and others, were elected to the board. Each will serve until the next annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified, or earlier departure.

Did Cibus (CBUS) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Cibus’s named executive officers. The vote was 22,117,686 shares for, 167,944 against, and 403,113 abstentions, with 30,383,329 broker non-votes recorded.

Which auditor did Cibus (CBUS) stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?

Stockholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as Cibus’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 53,014,318 votes for, 36,870 against, and 20,884 abstentions, with no broker non-votes.

What percentage of Cibus (CBUS) shares formed a quorum at the 2026 meeting?

Approximately 69.52% of Class A common stock entitled to vote was present or represented by proxy. This percentage, based on 53,072,072 shares out of 76,345,736 eligible shares, met the quorum requirement for conducting business.

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