Rekor Systems Adopts Universal Proxy Rules for Shareholder Nominations

TL;DR

**Rekor Systems is now subject to universal proxy rules, giving shareholders more power to nominate directors.**

AI Summary

Rekor Systems, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 10, 2024, to announce that it is subject to the SEC's universal proxy rules, specifically Exchange Act Rule 14a-11, regarding shareholder nominations for director elections. This means shareholders can now nominate their own candidates for the board of directors using the company's proxy materials, potentially leading to more contested elections and increased shareholder influence. For investors, this matters because it could lead to changes in the company's leadership and strategic direction, impacting future performance and stock value.

Why It Matters

This filing signals increased shareholder power in electing directors, potentially leading to board changes and shifts in company strategy. Investors should monitor future proxy statements for nominated candidates.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The universal proxy rules introduce potential for more contested board elections, which could create instability or force strategic changes, impacting the company's operations and stock price.

Analyst Insight

Investors should review Rekor Systems' upcoming proxy statements carefully for any shareholder-nominated director candidates, as these could signal potential shifts in governance or strategy.

Key Players & Entities

• Rekor Systems, Inc. (company) — the registrant filing the 8-K
• SEC (company) — regulator whose rules are being adopted
• Exchange Act Rule 14a-11 (other) — the specific rule governing universal proxy
• Nasdaq Stock Market (company) — where Rekor Systems' common stock is registered

Forward-Looking Statements

• Rekor Systems will likely see an increase in shareholder proposals related to board composition in upcoming proxy seasons. (Rekor Systems, Inc.) — medium confidence, target: 2025-12-31
• The company's board of directors may experience more contested elections due to the universal proxy rules. (Rekor Systems, Inc.) — medium confidence, target: 2025-12-31

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Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share REKR The Nasdaq

Filing Documents

• rekr_8k.htm (8-K) — 30KB
• rekr_ex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
• rekr_ex991img2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
• rekr_ex991img3.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
• 0001654954-24-000427.txt ( ) — 182KB
• rekr-20240110.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
• rekr-20240110_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 14KB
• rekr-20240110_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
• rekr-20240110_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 9KB
• rekr-20240110_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
• rekr_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

08 Stockholder Director Nominations

Item 5.08 Stockholder Director Nominations The information disclosed under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.08 to the extent required.

01 Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events On January 10, 2024, the Board of Directors of Rekor Systems, Inc. (the " Company ") established April 18, 2024, as the date of the Company's 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the " 2024 Annual Meeting "). The time and location of the 2024 Annual Meeting will be specified in the Company's proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting. The Board has fixed the close of business on February 21, 2024, as the record date for determining stockholders of the Company who are entitled to vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting, including any adjournments or postponements thereof. The Company's 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the " 2023 Annual Meeting ") was held on September 14, 2024. Due to the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting being changed by more than 30 days from the one-year anniversary of the 2023 Annual Meeting, the Company is informing stockholders of this change in accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) under the Exchange Act, and is informing stockholders of the new dates described below for submitting stockholder proposals and other matters. Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the " Exchange Act "), a stockholder intending to present a proposal to be included in the proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting must deliver the proposal in writing to our principal executive offices no later than a reasonable time before we begin to print and mail the proxy materials for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has fixed the new deadline for the submission of proposals to be included in the proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting as February 26, 2024. Stockholder proposals must comply with the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws (the " Bylaws ") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (the " SEC ") rules regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in proxy materials. Pursuant to the Company's Bylaws, any stockholder who wishes to make a nomination or introduce an item of b

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K and certain materials the Company files with the SEC, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company, other than statements of historical fact, contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, projections and management's beliefs, that are subject to change. There can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be achieved; these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The Company's business is subject to a number of risks which are described more fully in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. 2

01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated January 10, 2024 3 SIGNATURE 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 hereunto duly authorized. REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. Date: January 10, 2024 /s/ Robert A. Berman Name: Robert A. Berman Title: Chief Executive Officer 4

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