Dow announces results from 2026 Annual Stockholder Meeting

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Dow (NYSE: DOW) reported outcomes from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 9, 2026. All director nominees were re-elected to one-year terms and stockholders approved advisory executive-compensation votes, a one-year frequency for future advisory votes, an amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor.

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026; this represents the company’s 459th consecutive dividend since 1912. A webcast replay will be available on the company website.

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• Board re-elected all director nominees to one-year terms, ensuring governance continuity
• Quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 12, 2026, record date May 29, 2026
• 459th consecutive dividend paid since 1912, signaling long-term payout consistency

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• All director nominees re-elected for one-year terms
• Board declares quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share

MIDLAND, Mich., April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) is pleased to report the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Today stockholders elected Samuel R. Allen, Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Wesley G. Bush, Richard K. Davis, Jerri DeVard, Debra L. Dial, Jeff M. Fettig, Jim Fitterling, Jacqueline C. Hinman, Luis Alberto Moreno, Jill S. Wyant and Daniel W. Yohannes to the Company's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Biographies for all directors, committee assignments and other corporate governance information are available on our Corporate Governance website.

Stockholders also approved all other matters presented at the meeting, including:

• An advisory resolution on executive compensation
• A one-year frequency for future advisory votes to approve executive compensation
• Approval of the amendment to the Company's 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance
• Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Dow's independent auditor for 2026

The meeting will be available via webcast replay on Dow's website.

Following the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share, payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026. This marks the 459th consecutive dividend paid by the Company or its affiliates since 1912.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, customer-focused innovation and leading business positions enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and employ approximately 34,600 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $40 billion in 2025. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us at www.dow.com.

For further information, please contact:

Investors:
Andrew Riker
ajriker@dow.com

Media:
Sarah Young
syoung3@dow.com 

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Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements often address expected future business and financial performance, financial condition, and other matters, and often contain words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "will," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "would," and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words or phrases. 

Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond Dow's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date the statements were made. These factors include, but are not limited to: sales of Dow's products; Dow's expenses, future revenues and profitability; any sanctions, export restrictions, supply chain disruptions or increased economic uncertainty related to the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; capital requirements and need for and availability of financing; unexpected barriers in the development of technology, including with respect to Dow's contemplated capital and operating projects; Dow's ability to realize its commitment to carbon neutrality on the contemplated timeframe, including the completion and success of its integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility in Alberta, Canada; size of the markets for Dow's products and services and ability to compete in such markets; Dow's ability to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; the rate and degree of market acceptance of Dow's products; significant litigation and environmental matters and related contingencies and unexpected expenses; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; the ability to protect Dow's intellectual property in the United States and abroad; developments related to contemplated restructuring activities and proposed divestitures or acquisitions such as workforce reduction, manufacturing facility and/or asset closure and related exit and disposal activities, and the benefits and costs associated with each of the foregoing; fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; management of process safety and product stewardship; changes in relationships with Dow's significant customers and suppliers; changes in public sentiment and political leadership; increased concerns about plastics in the environment and lack of a circular economy for plastics at scale; changes in consumer preferences and demand; changes in laws and regulations, political conditions, tariffs and trade policies, or industry development; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, market uncertainty, interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices; business, logistics and supply disruptions; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war, including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; weather events and natural disasters; disruptions in Dow's information technology networks and systems, including the impact of cyberattacks; risks related to Dow's separation from DowDuPont Inc. such as Dow's obligation to indemnify DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and/or Corteva, Inc. for certain liabilities; and any global and regional economic impacts of a pandemic or other public health-related risks and events on Dow's business.

Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief as to future results or events is expressed, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. A detailed discussion of principal risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company's subsequent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that Dow faces. There may be other risks and uncertainties that Dow is unable to identify at this time or that Dow does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. If any of those risks or uncertainties develops into an actual event, it could have a material adverse effect on Dow's business. Dow Inc. and The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws.

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FAQ

What dividend did Dow (DOW) announce at the April 9, 2026 annual meeting?

Dow declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 12, 2026. According to the company, the dividend is payable to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026 and continues the company’s long dividend track record.

Who was elected to Dow's Board of Directors at the April 9, 2026 meeting (DOW)?

All nominated directors were re-elected to one-year terms, including Samuel R. Allen and Jim Fitterling. According to the company, biographies and committee assignments are available on its corporate governance website.

Did Dow (DOW) approve changes to its Stock Incentive Plan on April 9, 2026?

Stockholders approved an amendment to the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to increase shares available for issuance. According to the company, the amendment was approved but the release did not disclose the specific share increase.

When will Dow's (DOW) quarterly dividend be paid and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026. According to the company, shareholders recorded by the record date are eligible to receive the $0.35 per share payment.

Was Dow's (DOW) auditor ratified at the 2026 Annual Meeting and who is it?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent auditor for 2026. According to the company, the ratification confirms Deloitte & Touche LLP will serve as the independent auditor for the year.