# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000355811
**File Stem:** 0000355811-26-000028
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 7729
**Document Hash:** 47be76cba82a4106f166cd1b146d0a07
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000355811-26-000028.hdr.sgml**: 20260526

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000355811-26-000028

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 11

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260521

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260526

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260526

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GENTEX CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000355811
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 382030505
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-10235
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261016599

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 600 N CENTENNIAL ST
- **CITY:** ZEELAND
- **STATE:** MI
- **ZIP:** 49464
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6167721800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 600 N CENTENNIAL STREET
- **CITY:** ZEELAND
- **STATE:** MI
- **ZIP:** 49464

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 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): May 21, 2026

**GENTEX CORPORATION** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Michigan** | **0-10235** | **38-2030505** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| **600 North Centennial Street** | | |
| **Zeeland** | | |
| **Michigan** | | **49464** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(616) 772-1800** 

_____________________________________________________________

(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 (<u>see</u> General Instruction A.2. below):

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.06 per share | GNTX | NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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. ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management**

**Item 5.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.**

On May 21, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders. The matters listed and described briefly below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders through the solicitation of proxies. The proposals are described in detail in the Company's Proxy Statement filed on April 9, 2026. The voting results are as follows:

<u>Election of Directors</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company to hold office for a one (1) year term expiring in 2027:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Nominee** | **Votes For** | **Votes Withheld** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| Ms. Leslie Brown | 158128540 | 14512140 | 17860451 |
| Mr. Garth Deur | 170087302 | 2553378 | 17860451 |
| Mr. Steve Downing | 171724331 | 916349 | 17860451 |
| Mr. John C. Kennedy | 171947741 | 692939 | 17860451 |
| Dr. Billy Pink | 171917659 | 723021 | 17860451 |
| Mr. Richard Schaum | 162704794 | 9935886 | 17860451 |
| Ms. Kathleen Starkoff | 171971186 | 669494 | 17860451 |
| Mr. Brian Walker | 171034722 | 1605958 | 17860451 |
| Dr. Ling Zang | 167414247 | 5226433 | 17860451 |

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<u>Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Auditors for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The shareholders did ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the Company's auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| 183,982,692 | 6,360,110 | 158,329 | |

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<u>Proposal to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The shareholders did approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| 167,822,852 | 4,448,682 | 369,146 | 17,860,451 |

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<u>Proposal to Approve the Gentex Corporation 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The shareholders did approve the Gentex Corporation 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| 149,753,126 | 22,571,717 | 315,837 | 17,860,451 |

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<u>SIGNATURE</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 26, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GENTEX CORPORATION

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Kevin Nash</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Nash

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Financial Officer and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President - Finance