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AMETEK (NYSE: AME) investors back board slate, say-on-pay and Ernst & Young

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AMETEK, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 7, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors — Thomas A. Amato, Anthony J. Conti, and Gretchen W. McClain — to terms expiring in 2029, each receiving over 168 million votes in favor.

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of certain executive officers, with 183,197,200 votes for, 11,316,518 against, and 351,629 abstentions. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 184,817,440 votes for, 18,965,778 against, and 1,014,154 abstentions.

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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Votes for Amato 182,796,796 votes Election of director for term expiring in 2029
Votes for Conti 174,230,378 votes Election of director for term expiring in 2029
Votes for McClain 168,186,398 votes Election of director for term expiring in 2029
Say-on-pay votes for 183,197,200 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for 184,817,440 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 9,932,025 shares Advisory executive compensation proposal
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | Votes For | Votes 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.
advisory (non-binding) regulatory
"The stockholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation"
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of AMETEK, Inc. ... was held on May 7, 2026."
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
__________________
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026
__________________
AMETEK, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
__________________
Delaware1-1298114-1682544
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn,
Pennsylvania
19312
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 647-2121
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
__________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value (voting)AMENew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 


Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 7, 2026. The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting and received the number of votes indicated:

1) Election of Directors. The following nominees were elected to the Board of Directors for a term expiring in 2029:

NomineeVotes ForVotes AgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
Thomas A. Amato182,796,79611,986,62481,9279,932,025
Anthony J. Conti174,230,37819,682,080952,8899,932,025
Gretchen W. McClain168,186,39825,727,604951,3459,932,025

Of the remaining five Board members, Tod E. Carpenter, Karleen M. Oberton, and Suzanne L. Stefany terms expire in 2027. Dean Seavers and David A. Zapico terms expire in 2028.

2) Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation. The stockholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of certain executive officers. The result of the vote was as follows:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
183,197,20011,316,518351,6299,932,025

3) Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the year ending December 31, 2026. The result of the vote was as follows:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstain
184,817,44018,965,7781,014,154

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMETEK, Inc.
May 11, 2026By:
/s/ ROBERT J. AMODEI
Name: Robert J. Amodei
Title: Senior Vice President - Controller

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FAQ

What did AMETEK (AME) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

AMETEK stockholders voted on electing three directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026. Each proposal received strong support based on the reported vote totals.

Which directors were elected to AMETEK (AME)’s board in 2026 and for how long?

Thomas A. Amato, Anthony J. Conti, and Gretchen W. McClain were elected to AMETEK’s board for terms expiring in 2029. Each nominee received more than 168 million votes for and significant broker non-vote totals were reported.

How did AMETEK (AME) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved AMETEK’s executive compensation on an advisory, non-binding basis. The vote totaled 183,197,200 shares for, 11,316,518 against, and 351,629 abstentions, with an additional 9,932,025 broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

Who is AMETEK (AME)’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as AMETEK’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 184,817,440 votes for, 18,965,778 against, and 1,014,154 abstentions from stockholders.

Were there significant votes against AMETEK (AME)’s auditor ratification in 2026?

A notable minority opposed ratifying Ernst & Young LLP, with 18,965,778 votes against and 1,014,154 abstentions. However, the proposal still passed comfortably, supported by 184,817,440 votes in favor from AMETEK stockholders.

What were the broker non-votes at AMETEK (AME)’s 2026 annual meeting?

Broker non-votes totaled 9,932,025 shares for the director elections and the advisory executive compensation vote. These shares were counted for quorum purposes but were not voted on those particular proposals as reported.

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