World Acceptance Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 19, 2026, reporting the final voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held that same day.

Key Highlights

  • Quorum reached: 4,057,996 of 4,660,413 shares outstanding were represented at the Annual Meeting.
  • Six directors elected: Ken R. Bramlett, Jr., Scott J. Vassalluzzo, Charles D. Way, Darrell E. Whitaker, Elizabeth R. Neuhoff, and Benjamin E. Robinson III were each elected to the Board.
  • Highest director support: Benjamin E. Robinson III received 3,653,187 votes in favor, with 25,798 withheld and 379,011 broker non-votes.
  • Executive compensation advisory vote: 2,947,606 shares voted for, 708,462 against, and 22,917 abstained, with 379,011 broker non-votes.
  • Auditor ratified: RSM US LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 4,052,458 votes for, 1,375 against, and 4,163 abstentions.

World Acceptance Corporation Annual Meeting: Director Elections and Key Votes

According to the filing, World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 19, 2026. The company disclosed that 4,057,996 of the 4,660,413 shares outstanding and entitled to vote were represented, constituting a quorum. Shareholders voted on matters previously disclosed in the company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 22, 2026.

Under Proposal 1, the filing reported that six individuals were elected to serve on the Board of Directors until the next Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal. Elizabeth R. Neuhoff received 3,642,549 votes for and 36,436 withheld, while Scott J. Vassalluzzo received the fewest votes for among the six, with 3,301,501 in favor and 377,484 withheld. Each director election carried 379,011 broker non-votes.

Under Proposal 2, the filing disclosed an advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation. The company reported 2,947,606 shares voted for, 708,462 against, 22,917 abstaining, and 379,011 broker non-votes. Under Proposal 3, shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 4,052,458 votes for, 1,375 against, 4,163 abstaining, and no broker non-votes recorded.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reported final voting results from World Acceptance Corporation's August 19, 2026 Annual Meeting, covering the election of six directors, an advisory executive compensation vote, and ratification of RSM US LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.