Arthur J. Gallagher 2026 shareholder voting results
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026. Stockholders elected all nine director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving strong majority support in votes cast.
Stockholders also approved the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the company’s named executive officers’ compensation, commonly referred to as Say‑on‑Pay.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Say-on-Pay votes for: 200,825,370 votes
Say-on-Pay votes against: 18,035,501 votes
Auditor ratification votes for: 225,670,790 votes
+3 more
6 metrics
Say-on-Pay votes for
200,825,370 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-Pay votes against
18,035,501 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
225,670,790 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for FY 2026
Deborah Caplan director votes for
211,513,060 votes
Election of director at 2026 annual meeting
Teresa Clarke director votes for
218,062,809 votes
Election of director at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on Say-on-Pay
17,728,311 votes
Broker non-votes for Say-on-Pay proposal
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Say-on-Pay, Broker Non-Votes, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12, 2026"
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm regulatory
"appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Say-on-Pay financial
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officers’ compensation (“Say-on-Pay”)"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
Broker Non-Votes regulatory
"Election of Directors | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
non-binding advisory basis regulatory
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officers’ compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
FAQ
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What did Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected all nine director nominees, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved the company’s Say‑on‑Pay advisory vote on executive compensation at the May 12, 2026 annual meeting.
How did Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) stockholders vote on Say-on-Pay in 2026?
The Say‑on‑Pay proposal received 200,825,370 votes for, 18,035,501 votes against, 217,466 abstentions, and 17,728,311 broker non‑votes, indicating broad support for the company’s named executive officers’ compensation program.
Which auditor did Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 225,670,790 votes for, 9,793,375 against, and 1,342,483 abstentions.
Were all Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes. All nine director nominees, including Deborah Caplan, Teresa Clarke, Pat Gallagher, and others, were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving substantially more votes for than against.
When was the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) 2026 Annual Meeting held?
The company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12, 2026. At this meeting, stockholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory Say‑on‑Pay proposal on executive compensation.
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