Strong votes at Air Products (NYSE: APD) 2026 shareholder meeting

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on January 28, 2026. A total of 202,627,255 shares of common stock were represented in person or by proxy, about 91.03% of shares entitled to vote, which constituted a quorum.

Shareholders elected each of the nominated directors, including Tonit M. Calaway, Andrew W. Evans, Jessica Trocchi Graziano, Paul C. Hilal, Eduardo Menezes, Bhavesh V. Patel, Dennis H. Reilley, Wayne T. Smith, Alfred Stern, and Howard Ungerleider, all receiving strong majority support. Two additional matters on the agenda were approved, receiving 180,121,816 and 201,791,258 votes in favor, representing 96.25% and 99.68% of the votes cast, respectively.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware		001-04534		23-1274455
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1940 Air Products Boulevard

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106-5500 

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code) 

(610) 481-4911

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share		APD		New York Stock Exchange
0.500% Euro Notes due 2028		APD28		New York Stock Exchange
2.950% Euro Notes due 2031		APD31		New York Stock Exchange
0.800% Euro Notes due 2032		APD32		New York Stock Exchange
3.250% Euro Notes due 2032		APD32B		New York Stock Exchange
4.000% Euro Notes due 2035		APD35		New York Stock Exchange
3.450% Euro Notes due 2037		APD37		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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.

On January 28, 2026, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). There were 202,627,255 shares of common stock represented at the meeting by valid proxies or voted at the meeting, which was approximately 91.03% of the shares of common stock entitled to vote at the meeting and which constituted a quorum. The final voting results for the matters submitted to a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below.

1. Election of Directors. Each of the nominees for director was elected to serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The voting results were as follows:

Nominee		Votes For				Votes Against				Votes Abstained				Broker Non-Votes
Tonit M. Calaway			175,376,139				11,576,160				610,475				15,064,481
Andrew W. Evans			186,280,829				1,113,434				168,511				15,064,481
Jessica Trocchi Graziano			186,333,108				1,075,578				154,088				15,064,481
Paul C. Hilal			183,588,728				3,800,690				173,356				15,064,481
Eduardo Menezes			186,623,395				758,406				180,973				15,064,481
Bhavesh V. Patel			183,797,466				3,496,241				269,067				15,064,481
Dennis H. Reilley			184,691,231				2,715,399				156,144				15,064,481
Wayne T. Smith			184,801,473				2,593,483				167,818				15,064,481
Alfred Stern			183,565,728				3,833,466				163,580				15,064,481
Howard Ungerleider			186,389,771				1,004,004				168,999				15,064,481

2. Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation. The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, by the vote set forth in the table below.

Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
180,121,816 (96.25% of the votes cast)		7,002,770		438,188		15,064,481

3. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors. The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 by the vote set forth in the table below.

Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
201,791,258 (99.68% of the votes cast)		641,813		194,184		0

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.

						Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
						(Registrant)
Date: January 29, 2026				By:		/s/ Matthew Lepore
						Matthew Lepore
						Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

FAQ

When was Air Products (APD) 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on January 28, 2026. The company reported these results in a current report, confirming that the meeting was properly convened and the voting outcomes were finalized based on shareholder participation that day.

How many Air Products (APD) shares were represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 202,627,255 shares of common stock were represented at the meeting. This figure includes shares present in person and by valid proxies, forming the basis for all voting results reported for director elections and other matters on the agenda.

Did Air Products (APD) have a quorum at its 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, the company achieved a quorum at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The 202,627,255 shares represented equaled approximately 91.03% of the shares entitled to vote, comfortably exceeding typical quorum requirements and allowing all scheduled matters to be validly acted upon.

Were all director nominees elected at the Air Products (APD) 2026 Annual Meeting?

All listed director nominees were elected at the meeting. Candidates including Tonit M. Calaway, Andrew W. Evans, Jessica Trocchi Graziano, Paul C. Hilal, and others each received a substantial majority of votes cast in favor, confirming their election to the board.

What level of support did key proposals receive at the Air Products (APD) 2026 meeting?

Two reported matters each received very strong shareholder backing. One item obtained 180,121,816 votes for, or 96.25% of votes cast, while another received 201,791,258 votes for, representing 99.68% of the votes cast and showing broad investor support.

What exchange is Air Products (APD) common stock listed on?

Air Products’ common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The trading symbol is APD, and several of the company’s Euro-denominated notes are also listed on the same exchange under different symbols.