PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) adds Scott Sauer to board and reports 2026 shareholder vote results
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust reported governance updates, including appointing Scott Sauer to its Board of Trustees and certifying results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Board elected Mr. Sauer as a Class III Trustee, serving until the 2027 annual meeting, and named him to the Risk Committee. He will receive an annual base retainer of $105,000, plus $7,750 for Risk Committee service, and a one-time equity grant of $130,000 in restricted share units under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting over time with dividend equivalents.
At the annual meeting, 87,202,362 common shares were entitled to vote and 70,875,385 shares, or 81.3%, were represented. Shareholders elected three Class II trustees, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026, and approved the company’s executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote.
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Election of Trustee. On June 15, 2026, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (the “Company”) elected Scott Sauer as a Class III Trustee. Mr. Sauer will serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. Sauer will also serve as a member on the Risk Committee.
In consideration for his services as a trustee, Mr. Sauer will be entitled to receive compensation on the same terms and in the same amounts as the Company’s other non-management trustees. Accordingly, Mr. Sauer will receive an annual base retainer of $105,000 and an annual committee retainer of $7,750 for serving on the Risk Committee.
In connection with his election to the Board, Mr. Sauer will receive a one-time equity grant of $130,000 in restricted share units under the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan with such amount to be prorated based on days of service on the Board during the annual equity award cycle. The restricted share units shall vest annually on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service through such vesting date, and are entitled to dividend equivalents throughout the vesting period. In addition, Mr. Sauer will enter into an indemnification agreement with the Company in the same form that the Company has entered into with its other trustees. There are no other arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Mr. Sauer was elected as a trustee, and there are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Sauer.
| Item 5.07 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
On June 16, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) for the purpose of: (i) electing three (3) Class II trustee nominees to serve on the Company’s Board of Trustees until its 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders; (ii) ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; and (iii) approving, by non-binding vote, the Company’s executive compensation. The total number of common shares of beneficial interest entitled to vote at the Meeting was 87,202,362, of which 70,875,385 shares, or 81.3%, were present in person or by proxy.
Proposal 1: The election of three (3) Class II trustee nominees to serve on the Board of Trustees until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
| Trustee |
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||
| Preston DuFauchard |
40,416,570 | 11,760,494 | 140,919 | 18,557,402 | ||||
| Nancy McAllister |
49,835,723 | 2,352,649 | 129,611 | 18,557,402 | ||||
| Stacey D. Stewart |
37,190,340 | 14,990,183 | 137,460 | 18,557,402 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
| Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
| 68,988,146 | 1,607,824 | 279,415 | — |
Proposal 3: Approval, by non-binding vote, of the Company’s executive compensation.
| Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes | |||
| 50,034,544 | 1,918,452 | 364,987 | 18,557,402 |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated June 16, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PENNYMAC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST | ||||||
| Dated: June 16, 2026 | /s/ Daniel S. Perotti | |||||
| Daniel S. Perotti Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
Exhibit 99.1
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Announces
Scott Sauer Joined Its Board of Trustees
Westlake Village, CA, June 16, 2026 – PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) announced today the appointment of Scott Sauer to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Sauer brings more than three decades of sophisticated financial sector experience to the role.
“Scott’s extensive background steering large-scale institutional financial leadership will bring a valuable perspective to PMT,” said David Spector, Chairman and CEO at PMT. “We are pleased to welcome him to the Board of Trustees where his expertise in corporate governance and financial strategy will make him a strong addition as we continue to drive long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Sauer joins the Board following a distinguished 30-year career in financial management and corporate advisory. He spent nearly two decades as an audit partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he specialized in navigating complex financial transformations, public offerings, and mergers for clients across the banking, fintech, and asset management sectors. In addition to his executive career, Mr. Sauer serves on the Board of Directors for the West Point Association of Graduates, lending his leadership as Chair of both the Audit and Compensation Committees, and as Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee. He is licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Directorship Certification from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD.DC). Mr. Sauer earned his B.S. from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from Seattle University.
About PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets. PMT is externally managed by PNMAC Capital Management, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI). Additional information about PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is available at pmt.pennymac.com.
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FAQ
What board change did PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) disclose?
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust added Scott Sauer as a Class III Trustee. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting, sit on the Risk Committee, and receive standard non-management trustee compensation, including cash retainers and a prorated restricted share unit equity grant.
How is Scott Sauer compensated for his role on PMT’s Board?
Scott Sauer receives an annual base trustee retainer of $105,000 and $7,750 for serving on the Risk Committee. He also receives a one-time $130,000 restricted share unit grant, prorated for service days, with annual vesting and dividend equivalents.
What voter turnout did PMT report at its 2026 Annual Meeting?
PMT reported 87,202,362 common shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Of these, 70,875,385 shares, representing 81.3%, were present in person or by proxy, providing a strong quorum for shareholder decisions and trustee elections.
What were the vote results on PMT’s executive compensation proposal?
The advisory vote on PMT’s executive compensation received 50,034,544 votes for, 1,918,452 against, and 364,987 abstentions, with 18,557,402 broker non-votes. This outcome indicates shareholder support for the company’s current executive pay structure.