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At Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s shareholder meeting held September 9, 2025, in the 2025-2026 proxy season, 55 asset managers reported how they voted on 11 ballot items in their SEC Form N-PX filings, covering 1,379 separate fund positions. On the most widely held item on that ballot — RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CBIZ CPAS P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC… — Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s filing reports the proposal as approved, with 99.3% support of the votes cast (FOR divided by FOR plus AGAINST, the conventional basis for proxy support; abstentions, broker non-votes and unvoted shares are excluded because none of them took a side). Source: Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s Form 8-K, Item 5.07, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2025.
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Compiled from SEC Form N-PX filings and Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07 on EDGAR). Page generated November 8, 2026.
Meeting of September 9, 2025: 11 items on Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed September 11, 2025: 1 approved · 10 without a stated outcome.
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Material dissent: a director nominee under 80% of the votes cast, say-on-pay under 70%, any other item the board put forward under 80%, or a shareholder proposal with more than 50%, on the company’s own Form 8-K tally. How this is decided
Proxy season: 2023-2024 2025-2026
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These tallies are Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own, as disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K, filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07, “Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders”). They cover every share voted at the meeting, not just the funds that file Form N-PX.
| Ballot item | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Broker non-votes | Support (of votes cast) | Reported outcome | Voting standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elect Director: Robert J. Eide | 2,655,914 | -- | -- | 315,190 | 378,148 | 89% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Eric Gatoff | 2,948,306 | -- | -- | 22,798 | 378,148 | 99.2% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Brian S. Genson | 2,720,549 | -- | -- | 250,555 | 378,148 | 92% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Barry Leistner | 2,874,940 | -- | -- | 96,164 | 378,148 | 97% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Andrew Levine | 2,922,269 | -- | -- | 48,835 | 378,148 | 98% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Howard M. Lorber | 2,932,727 | -- | -- | 38,377 | 378,148 | 99% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Wayne Norbitz | 2,931,706 | -- | -- | 39,398 | 378,148 | 99% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: A.F. Petrocelli | 2,502,699 | -- | -- | 468,405 | 378,148 | 84% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Joanne Podell | 2,942,663 | -- | -- | 28,441 | 378,148 | 99.0% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Charles Raich | 2,721,757 | -- | -- | 249,347 | 378,148 | 92% | Not verified | — |
| 2. Proposal to ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C | 3,286,575 | 20,087 | 42,590 | -- | -- | 99.3% | Approved | — |
Source: Nathan's Famous, Inc., Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 11, 2025 — read the filing on EDGAR.
Each item below shows how the 55 asset managers that disclosed a Nathan's Famous, Inc. vote in their SEC Form N-PX filings actually voted. Share totals are the shares those managers' funds voted, summed across every fund they report.
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
84% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: A.F. Petrocelli
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: A.F. Petrocelli”): 2,502,699 for, 468,405 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 84% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 353,943 for, 125,655 withheld, 109,862 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 0 | 0 | 94,509 | 0 | Abstain |
| Dimensional | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62,937 | Withhold |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22,190 | Withhold |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,834 | Withhold |
| State Street | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5,598 | Withhold |
| Voya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,532 | Withhold |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 0 | 0 | 4,516 | 0 | Abstain |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 0 | 0 | 4,320 | 0 | Abstain |
| Lincoln Financial | 1,838 | 0 | 0 | 2,398 | Mixed |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 0 | 0 | 3,940 | 0 | Abstain |
| TIAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,527 | Withhold |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,789 | Withhold |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
98% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Andrew Levine
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Andrew Levine”): 2,922,269 for, 48,835 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 570,800 for, 14,340 withheld, 4,320 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 4,734 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 | Mixed |
| State Street | 5,638 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 0 | 0 | 4,320 | 0 | Abstain |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,527 | Withhold |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
97% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Barry Leistner
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Barry Leistner”): 2,874,940 for, 96,164 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 97% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 570,954 for, 18,506 withheld.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 4,734 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 | Mixed |
| State Street | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5,598 | Withhold |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 2,136 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | Mixed |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
92% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Brian S. Genson
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Brian S. Genson”): 2,720,549 for, 250,555 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 92% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 457,100 for, 28,528 withheld, 103,832 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 0 | 0 | 94,509 | 0 | Abstain |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,834 | Withhold |
| State Street | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5,598 | Withhold |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 0 | 0 | 4,516 | 0 | Abstain |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 0 | 0 | 4,320 | 0 | Abstain |
| Lincoln Financial | 2,136 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | Mixed |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,527 | Withhold |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
92% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Charles Raich
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Charles Raich”): 2,721,757 for, 249,347 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 92% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 457,100 for, 28,528 withheld, 103,832 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 0 | 0 | 94,509 | 0 | Abstain |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,834 | Withhold |
| State Street | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5,598 | Withhold |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 0 | 0 | 4,516 | 0 | Abstain |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 0 | 0 | 4,320 | 0 | Abstain |
| Lincoln Financial | 2,136 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | Mixed |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,527 | Withhold |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99.2% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Eric Gatoff
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Eric Gatoff”): 2,948,306 for, 22,798 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 99.2% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 589,439 for, 21 withheld.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 9,480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 5,834 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 5,637 | 0 | 0 | 1 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Howard M. Lorber
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Howard M. Lorber”): 2,932,727 for, 38,377 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 99% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 578,859 for, 10,601 withheld.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 4,734 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 | Mixed |
| State Street | 5,637 | 0 | 0 | 1 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99.0% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Joanne Podell
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Joanne Podell”): 2,942,663 for, 28,441 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 99.0% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 578,880 for, 10,580 withheld.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 4,734 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 | Mixed |
| State Street | 5,638 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
89% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Robert J. Eide
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Robert J. Eide”): 2,655,914 for, 315,190 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 89% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 440,531 for, 40,878 withheld, 108,051 abstained.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 0 | 0 | 94,509 | 0 | Abstain |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,905 | Withhold |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,834 | Withhold |
| State Street | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5,598 | Withhold |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 0 | 0 | 4,516 | 0 | Abstain |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 0 | 0 | 4,320 | 0 | Abstain |
| Lincoln Financial | 2,136 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | Mixed |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 0 | 0 | 3,940 | 0 | Abstain |
| TIAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,527 | Withhold |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,789 | Withhold |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
Combines 4 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
99% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: Election of the following nominees, as set forth in the proxy statement: Wayne Norbitz
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Wayne Norbitz”): 2,931,706 for, 39,398 withheld, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 99% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + WITHHELD); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 53 asset managers below reported 578,859 for, 10,601 withheld.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,480 | Withhold |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 4,734 | 0 | 0 | 1,100 | Mixed |
| State Street | 5,637 | 0 | 0 | 1 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AdvisorShares Trust | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 53 asset managers. All 53 are in the interactive database (link above).
99.3% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CBIZ CPAS P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. FOR FISCAL 2026.
Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“2. The proposal to ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C”): 3,286,575 for, 20,087 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed September 11, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal to ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company's auditors for fiscal year 2026 was approved based on the following vote:”
Support: 99.3% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 54 asset managers below reported 814,260 for.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equitable | 211,334 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Vanguard | 120,924 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 96,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 94,509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Dimensional | 62,937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 59,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Royce | 26,528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WisdomTree | 22,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| 1290 Funds | 19,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Gabelli | 11,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 9,480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 7,905 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 5,638 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Voya | 5,532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Goldman Sachs | 4,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 4,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| RBC FUNDS TRUST | 4,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 4,236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Exchange Place Advisors Trust | 3,940 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 3,527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Lights Fund Trust IV | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| SEI | 2,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 2,379 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ETF Series Solutions | 2,354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 54 asset managers. All 54 are in the interactive database (link above).
Ranked separately for each type of Form N-PX report. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two tables can list the same shares and are never added together. Each is ranked by the shares voted on the item that the most managers of that type reported, shown as a share of the 4,089,510 shares outstanding at the time of that meeting.
| # | Asset manager | % of shares outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equitable | 5.17% |
| 2 | Vanguard | 2.96% |
| 3 | TETON WESTWOOD FUNDS | 2.36% |
| 4 | BlackRock | 2.31% |
| 5 | Dimensional | 1.54% |
| 6 | Fidelity | 1.45% |
| 7 | Royce | 0.65% |
| 8 | WisdomTree | 0.54% |
| 9 | 1290 Funds | 0.47% |
| 10 | Gabelli | 0.27% |
As disclosed to the SEC in Form 13F (quarter-end holdings of 30 large managers), Schedules 13D and 13G (beneficial ownership above 5%) and the company’s own proxy statement (DEF 14A). Each row names its form.
| Holder | % outstanding | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Howard M. Lorber | 24.08% | DEF14A |
| GAMCO Investors, Inc. et al. | 12.75% | DEF14A |
| Robert J. Eide | 6.64% | DEF14A |
| Andrew M. Levine | 6.45% | DEF14A |
| Zilkha Partners, L.P. | 6.06% | DEF14A |
| BlackRock | 4.28% | 13F |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.77% | 13F |
| Vanguard Group | 3.42% | 13F |
| Eric Gatoff | 1.93% | DEF14A |
| Geode Capital | 1.61% | 13F |
Percentages above are of 4,089,510 shares outstanding, as reported by Nathan's Famous, Inc. on its Form 10-Q dated August 1, 2025 (see the filing on EDGAR). This is the count contemporaneous with the 2025-2026 meeting, not today’s. Each holding is as of its own filing, which may be dated before or after the meeting.
Every figure above is derived from filings made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission: Form N-PX, in which registered funds disclose how they voted every proxy and institutional managers disclose their votes on executive pay (say-on-pay, say-on-frequency and golden parachutes), and Form 8-K Item 5.07, in which the company reports its own meeting results. Shares outstanding are taken from Nathan's Famous, Inc.’s 10-Q dated August 1, 2025. This page is a static snapshot rebuilt weekly on November 8, 2026; a live search always shows the current data.
Nathan's Famous, Inc. proxy season coverage: 2023-2024 · 2025-2026 (this page).
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