Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) holders back directors, say-on-pay and PwC
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 27, 2026. Stockholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving at least 97% of the votes cast, indicating strong support for the current board.
Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 22,587,936 votes for, 479,705 against, and 20,741 abstentions, representing 98% support among votes cast. In addition, stockholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year, with 23,035,223 votes for, 1,491,160 against, and 6,195 abstentions, reflecting 94% approval among votes cast.
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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
Director support (minimum): at least 97% of votes cast
Say-on-pay support: 22,587,936 votes for
Say-on-pay opposition: 479,705 votes against
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5 metrics
Director support (minimum)
at least 97% of votes cast
Election of all seven directors at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay support
22,587,936 votes for
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay opposition
479,705 votes against
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification support
23,035,223 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor ratification opposition
1,491,160 votes against
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Key Terms
Non-Binding Advisory Vote, named executive officers, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, +1 more
5 terms
Non-Binding Advisory Vote regulatory
"The stockholders voted to approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers by the affirmative vote of 98% of the votes cast"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year"
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.
broker non-votes regulatory
"Broker Non-Votes 22,587,936 | | 479,705 | | 20,741 | | 1,444,196"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. was held on May 27, 2026"
FAQ
What did AMG stockholders decide at the May 27, 2026 annual meeting?
AMG stockholders elected all seven director nominees, approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for the current fiscal year, all with very high approval levels based on votes cast.
Were there significant broker non-votes at AMG’s 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. For the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, there were 1,444,196 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes occur when brokers lack authority to vote uninstructed shares on certain proposals.