---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001477932-26-004563"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BCHT"
cik: "0000728385"
company_name: "Birchtech Corp."
filed_at: "2026-07-28T20:30:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T20:31:07.458223+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Birchtech stockholders approve reduction of authorized common shares from 150M to 50M

## Summary
- Charter amendment filed July 27, 2026 reduces authorized common stock from 150M to 50M shares; no change to preferred shares.
- Four directors elected: Richard MacPherson, David M. Kaye, Troy Grant, Mitzi H. Coogler; all received majority votes.
- Ratification of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman as independent auditor for FY 2026 approved (18.3M for, 133K against).
- Advisory say-on-pay proposal approved with 10.4M for, 507K against, 183K abstentions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001477932-26-004563
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BCHT
- cik: 0000728385
- company_name: Birchtech Corp.
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T20:30:25+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.03, 5.03, 5.07, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/728385/000147793226004563/0001477932-26-004563-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/728385/000147793226004563/meec_8k.htm

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