Current Report · Items 5.07, 9.01 · 8-K
Carriage Services, Inc.
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. On May 12, 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The matters presented for a vote and the related results are as follows:…
Company context
Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. As of June 30, 2026, Carriage operates 155 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states. Carriage is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service.
Current securities
Recent company filings
- Termination of a Material Definitive AgreementOct 5, 2026
- Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · Regulation FD DisclosureSep 30, 2026
- Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory ArrangementsAug 14, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13G/A - filed by VINEYARD CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.L.C. regarding CARRIAGE SERVICES INCAug 12, 2026
- 10-Q filingAug 6, 2026
Disclosure sections
Item 5.07Item 5.07 - Submission of Matters to Vote
ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
On May 12, 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The matters presented for a vote and the related results are as follows:
PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Proposal 1 was the election of the nominees to serve as Class III directors for a three-year term expiring on the date of the 2029 annual meeting. The result of the vote was as follows:
Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes
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Donald D. Patteson, Jr. 11,137,853 857,785 1,854,346
Douglas B. Meehan 11,336,853 658,825 1,854,346
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, each of Messrs. Patteson, Jr. and Meehan were duly elected as Class III directors.
PROPOSAL 2 - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Proposal 2 was to approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors (the “Board”). The result of the vote was as follows:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
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11,975,332 16,360 3,986 1,854,346
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the proposed amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board did not receive the required affirmative vote of at least 80% of the Company’s outstanding shares entitled to vote.
PROPOSAL 3 - ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ COMPENSATION
Proposal 3 was to approve, on an advisory basis, our Named Executive Officers’ compensation, as disclosed in our Proxy Statement. The result of the vote was as follows:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
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11,879,875 104,954 10,849 1,854,346
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Named Executive Officer compensation, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, was approved on an advisory basis. The Board and the Compensation Committee will carefully consider the voting results when making future decisions regarding executive compensation.
PROPOSAL 4 - APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S 2017 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
Proposal 4 was the approval of the Second Amendment to the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The result of the vote was as follows:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
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6,138,408 5,843,510 13,760 1,854,346
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Second Amendment to the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved.
PROPOSAL 5 - RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Proposal 5 was the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The result of the vote was as follows:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
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13,803,398 43,409 3,217 —
Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified.