Cboe Global Markets Announces 2026 Annual Meeting Results
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Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported preliminary results of its 2026 Annual Meeting held May 14, 2026. All 12 nominated directors received a majority of votes and were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2027.
Shareholders approved, on a non-binding basis, executive compensation, ratified KPMG as 2026 auditor, and rejected a proposal on shareholder written consent rights.
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News Market Reaction – CBOE
In the May 14 session, CBOE declined 2.19%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Senior hire announced | Positive | +0.6% | Appointment of Julie Bauer to lead global government relations and advocacy. |
| May 05 | Volume metrics update | Positive | +0.6% | April 2026 volumes with strong index and multi-listed options growth. |
| May 01 | Earnings and guidance | Positive | +8.9% | Record 1Q26 net revenue, EPS growth, and cost guidance reduction. |
| Apr 22 | Business divestiture | Positive | -1.1% | Agreement to sell Cboe Australia and Canada for $300 million. |
| Apr 06 | Volume and RPC update | Positive | -0.1% | March 2026 records in index options and FX with guidance commentary. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent fundamentally positive updates (earnings, volume reports, strategic hires) have generally led to positive price reactions, though strategic portfolio actions have occasionally seen negative or muted responses.
Over the past months, Cboe reported strong trading volumes and record financials, including robust 1Q26 results and raised 2026 guidance. It has also pursued strategic realignment, agreeing to sell Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada for $300 million, and continued providing monthly volume and RPC updates. Leadership changes and new senior appointments highlight an evolving governance and operational structure. Today’s Annual Meeting results fit into this pattern of ongoing governance and strategic refinement following a period of strong performance.
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All 12 board of director nominees served during the 2025-2026 board term and received a majority of votes cast. The board members elected to serve one-year terms expiring in 2027 are:
- William M. Farrow, III
- Craig S. Donohue
- Edward J. Fitzpatrick
- Ivan K. Fong
- Janet P. Froetscher
- Jill R. Goodman
- Erin A.
Mansfield - Cecilia H. Mao
- Jennifer J. McPeek
- Roderick A. Palmore
- James E. Parisi
- Fredric J. Tomczyk
Alexander J. Matturri, Jr., who joined the Board of Directors of Cboe Global Markets in 2020, did not stand for reelection. "On behalf of the Cboe Board, we thank Alex for his many contributions and wish him the best," said William M. Farrow, III, non-executive Chairman of the Board of Cboe Global Markets.
In other proposals, shareholders:
- Approved, in a non-binding resolution, the compensation paid to the company's executive officers;
- Ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year; and
- Rejected stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.
Additional information about each of the matters acted upon by shareholders at the Annual Meeting is in the proxy statement that was furnished to shareholders in connection with the meeting. The proxy statement is also available in the Investor Relations section of www.cboe.com. The final vote totals for the matters acted upon by shareholders at the Annual Meeting will be reported in a current report on Form 8-K filing with the SEC and posted on http://ir.cboe.com.
About Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is a leading global markets operator with a long history of innovation in equity derivatives. Since launching the world's first listed options exchange in 1973, Cboe has pioneered landmark products, including the introduction of S&P 500® index options and the creation of the VIX® Index, the world's leading gauge of market volatility, reshaping how investors manage risk and access opportunity. Today, Cboe operates derivatives, equities, and FX markets, providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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