Antero Midstream investors back board, pay, auditor
Antero Midstream Corporation reported results from its annual stockholder meeting.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Antero Midstream Corporation reported results from its annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders elected three Class I directors — Peter A. Dea, W. Howard Keenan Jr., and Janine J. McArdle — with each receiving over 325 million votes in favor, plus broker non-votes.
They also ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor with 435,213,596 votes for and minimal opposition, and approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation with 380,665,343 votes for. Stockholders preferred holding the advisory vote on executive pay every year, with 380,325,942 votes for a one‑year frequency, and the company will use an annual schedule until the next frequency vote.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes for Peter A. Dea: 384,780,244 votes
Votes for W. Howard Keenan Jr.: 325,136,897 votes
Votes for Janine J. McArdle: 383,264,690 votes
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Votes for Peter A. Dea
384,780,244 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for W. Howard Keenan Jr.
325,136,897 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Janine J. McArdle
383,264,690 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
KPMG ratification votes for
435,213,596 votes
Ratification as independent registered public accounting firm
Say-on-pay votes for
380,665,343 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Votes for 1-year say-on-pay frequency
380,325,942 votes
Frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation
Broker non-votes on non-routine items
40,840,729 shares
Director elections, say-on-pay, and frequency proposals
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, named executive officers, advisory vote, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 40,840,729"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratify the appointment of KPMG 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.
named executive officers financial
"approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
advisory vote financial
"approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
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Which directors were elected to Antero Midstream’s board in 2026 and how many votes did they receive?
Peter A. Dea, W. Howard Keenan Jr., and Janine J. McArdle were elected as Class I directors. Each received more than 325 million votes for, along with broker non‑votes, confirming strong stockholder support for the current board composition and leadership continuity.
What frequency did Antero Midstream (AM) investors choose for future say-on-pay votes?
Investors favored an annual advisory vote on executive compensation, with 380,325,942 votes for one year versus lower support for two- or three‑year options. The company will hold say‑on‑pay votes every year until the next required frequency vote occurs.
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