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Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) released voting results from its June 10, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. All 14 director nominees, including new directors Michael Medline and Liz Hilton Segel, were elected with at least 97.17% of votes cast in favor. Shareholders also reappointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor, approved an advisory say-on-pay resolution, and did not approve a shareholder proposal.

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News Market Reaction – TRI

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In the Jun 11 session, TRI declined 2.09%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement confirms that all 14 board nominees were elected with very high support, including...
Analysis

This announcement confirms that all 14 board nominees were elected with very high support, including two new directors, while shareholders also re-appointed the auditor and approved say-on-pay. In recent months, TRI combined strong Q1 financial performance with sizable capital returns and AI-focused product initiatives. Investors evaluating this update may focus on how board composition, prior capital distribution decisions, and ongoing AI strategy interact with longer-term execution and risk management rather than expecting near-term fundamental change from this vote alone.

Key Figures

Board nominees: 14 nominees Votes for David Thomson: 397,345,940 votes (98.20%) Votes for CEO Steve Hasker: 404,039,870 votes (99.85%) +5 more
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Board nominees 14 nominees Directors elected at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for David Thomson 397,345,940 votes (98.20%) Election to Board of Directors
Votes for CEO Steve Hasker 404,039,870 votes (99.85%) Election to Board of Directors
Votes for Michael Medline 399,517,591 votes (98.74%) Newly elected director
Votes for Liz Hilton Segel 404,492,523 votes (99.96%) Newly elected director
Votes for Beth Wilson 404,293,387 votes (99.92%) Election to Board of Directors
Votes against capital return plan 355,631 votes (0.09%) Special meeting on capital return and consolidation (6-K, 2026-04-28)
Special cash distribution US$605 million total Capital return plan approved April 28, 2026 (6-K)

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 27 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 27 AI standards launch Positive -1.9% Introduced Fiduciary-Grade AI standard for high-stakes professional workflows.
May 18 Conference appearance Neutral +8.8% Announced participation and webcast for CIBC Technology & Innovation Conference.
May 13 AI tool partnership Positive -6.0% Co-developed AI Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for patent litigation in CoCounsel.
May 12 AI partnership expansion Positive -2.2% Expanded Anthropic partnership, connecting Claude with CoCounsel Legal workflows.
May 05 Earnings and capital return Positive -0.3% Reported Q1 2026 growth, raised dividend, and executed capital returns and buybacks.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows multiple instances where seemingly positive strategic or financial updates coincided with flat-to-negative one-day price reactions, indicating a pattern of selling or muted response on good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, TRI has focused on AI-driven product development and capital returns. Updates on Fiduciary-Grade AI™ standards and new AI tools with partners like Anthropic and Sterne Kessler highlighted innovation, yet one-day price reactions were often negative. A strong Q1 2026 report with higher revenues, profits, and dividend, plus capital returns, also saw a slight share decline. Against this backdrop, the director election results represent routine governance continuity rather than a new strategic or financial catalyst.

Key Terms

management proxy circular
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management proxy circular regulatory
"did not approve the shareholder proposal set out in the management proxy circular."
A management proxy circular is a detailed briefing packet mailed or posted to shareholders before a company meeting that asks them to vote on key matters. It lays out agenda items, background information, management’s recommendations, pay and board candidate details, and instructions for authorizing someone to vote on your behalf. Investors use it like an agenda plus briefing notes to decide how votes could affect who controls the company, its strategy and future returns.

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TORONTO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today announced the voting results for the election of the company's Board of Directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held in-person yesterday.

All 14 nominees were elected to the Thomson Reuters Board of Directors. Michael Medline and Liz Hilton Segel are newly elected directors. Each director elected will continue to hold office until Thomson Reuters' next annual meeting of shareholders, or until the director resigns or a successor is elected or appointed. The voting results for directors were as follows:

Nominee

     Votes For       

      % Votes         
  For     

    Votes     
    Withheld     

    % Votes     
    Withheld      

David Thomson

397,345,940

98.20 %

7,289,603

1.80 %

Steve Hasker

404,039,870

99.85 %

595,673

0.15 %

Kirk E. Arnold

403,174,049

99.64 %

1,461,494

0.36 %

LaVerne Council

404,255,658

99.91 %

379,885

0.09 %

Michael Friisdahl

393,303,972

97.20 %

11,331,571

2.80 %

Michael Medline

399,517,591

98.74 %

5,118,249

1.26 %

Deanna Oppenheimer     

402,411,341

99.45 %

2,224,202

0.55 %

Simon Paris

402,937,759

99.58 %

1,697,784

0.42 %

Kim M. Rivera

404,307,846

99.92 %

327,697

0.08 %

Paul Sagan

399,560,798

98.75 %

5,074,745

1.25 %

Barry Salzberg

402,427,247

99.45 %

2,208,296

0.55 %

Liz Hilton Segel

404,492,523

99.96 %

143,020

0.04 %

Peter J. Thomson

393,189,122

97.17 %

11,446,421

2.83 %

Beth Wilson

404,293,387

99.92 %

342,156

0.08 %

For the other items of business at the annual meeting, shareholders re-appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's auditor, approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation and did not approve the shareholder proposal set out in the management proxy circular. A final report on voting results will be filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. The company serves professionals across legal, tax, audit, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Its products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. For more information, visit thomsonreuters.com.

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Head of Investor Relations
gary.bisbee@thomsonreuters.com

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FAQ

What did Thomson Reuters (TRI) announce about its 2026 director election results?

Thomson Reuters announced that all 14 nominees were elected to its Board of Directors at the June 2026 annual meeting. According to Thomson Reuters, every director received at least 97.17% of votes cast in favor, confirming broad shareholder support.

Who are the new Thomson Reuters (TRI) board members elected in June 2026?

The new Thomson Reuters board members are Michael Medline and Liz Hilton Segel, elected at the June 2026 annual meeting. According to Thomson Reuters, both joined a 14-member board and will serve until the next annual shareholder meeting or until successors are chosen.

What percentage of votes did Liz Hilton Segel receive in the Thomson Reuters (TRI) 2026 election?

Liz Hilton Segel received 99.96% of votes cast in favor and 0.04% withheld. According to Thomson Reuters, she had 404,492,523 votes for and 143,020 votes withheld, reflecting one of the strongest support levels among director nominees.

What percentage of votes did David Thomson receive in the Thomson Reuters (TRI) 2026 director vote?

David Thomson received 98.20% of votes cast in favor and 1.80% withheld. According to Thomson Reuters, he had 397,345,940 votes for and 7,289,603 votes withheld in the 2026 director election at the annual shareholder meeting.

Did Thomson Reuters (TRI) shareholders reappoint the company auditor at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, shareholders reappointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Thomson Reuters’ auditor at the 2026 annual meeting. According to Thomson Reuters, this auditor reappointment was one of the other items of business approved alongside the director elections and advisory compensation vote.

How did Thomson Reuters (TRI) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation at the 2026 annual meeting. According to Thomson Reuters, this say-on-pay vote passed as part of the meeting agenda, signaling shareholder backing for the company’s disclosed compensation approach.

What happened to the shareholder proposal at the Thomson Reuters (TRI) 2026 annual meeting?

The shareholder proposal included in the management proxy circular was not approved by investors. According to Thomson Reuters, shareholders voted against this proposal while supporting all 14 director nominees and other management-sponsored items of business at the annual meeting.