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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Corporate GovernanceJun 17, 2026, 05:06 PM

Ardelyx Stockholders Approve Equity Plan Amendment, Elect Directors

AI Summary

Ardelyx, Inc. announced that its stockholders approved the second amendment to the Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Award Plan at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Additionally, stockholders elected Robert Bazemore, Muna Bhanji, R.Ph, and Richard Rodgers as Class III directors. All other proposals, including the advisory Say-On-Pay and Say-On-Frequency (for an annual vote), and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, were also approved.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved the Equity Plan Amendment with 77,395,305 votes for.
  • Robert Bazemore, Muna Bhanji, R.Ph, and Richard Rodgers were elected as Class III directors.
  • Say-On-Pay proposal approved on an advisory basis with 137,617,786 votes for.
  • Say-On-Frequency proposal approved for an annual vote with 141,539,889 votes for.
  • Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor with 186,182,340 votes for.