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Strong support at Antero Resources (NYSE: AR) for directors, KPMG and executive pay

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Antero Resources Corporation reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 3, 2026. Stockholders elected two Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting: Brenda R. Schroer received 215,882,118 votes for and 20,125,803 withheld, and Thomas B. Tyree, Jr. received 202,552,613 votes for and 33,455,308 withheld, with 27,230,200 broker non-votes for each nominee.

Stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 259,193,326 votes for, 3,761,323 against and 283,472 abstentions. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 224,923,971 votes for, 10,613,627 against, 470,323 abstentions and 27,230,200 broker non-votes.

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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 Brenda R. Schroer 215,882,118 votes Election as Class I director at June 3, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Thomas B. Tyree, Jr. 202,552,613 votes Election as Class I director at June 3, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for KPMG LLP 259,193,326 votes for Ratification as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 3,761,323 votes against KPMG LLP ratification for year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay votes for 224,923,971 votes for Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 10,613,627 votes against Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on key proposals 27,230,200 broker non-votes Director elections and say-on-pay proposal at annual meeting
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 27,230,200"
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.
advisory basis financial
"approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"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.
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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): June 3, 2026

 

 

 

ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-36120   80-0162034
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1615 Wynkoop Street

Denver, Colorado 80202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (303) 357-7310

 

 

 

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:

 

¨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 class   Trading symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 Per Share   AR   New 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 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

On June 3, 2026, at the annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Antero Resources Corporation (the “Company”), the Company’s stockholders were requested to (i) elect two Class I members of the Board to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders; (ii) ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026; and (iii) approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. Each of these items is more fully described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2026.

 

The results of the matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

 

Proposal No. 1 - Election of Class I Directors: Votes regarding the persons elected as Class I directors were as follows:

 

Nominee  For  Withheld  Broker Non-Votes
Brenda R. Schroer  215,882,118  20,125,803  27,230,200
Thomas B. Tyree, Jr.  202,552,613  33,455,308  27,230,200

 

Proposal No. 2 — Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP: The voting results were as follows:

 

For  Against  Abstain  Broker Non-Votes
259,193,326  3,761,323  283,472  0

 

Proposal No. 3 — Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers: The voting results were as follows:

 

For  Against  Abstain  Broker Non-Votes
224,923,971  10,613,627  470,323  27,230,200

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

  ANTERO RESOURCES CORPORATION
     
     
  By: /s/ Brendan E. Krueger
    Brendan E. Krueger
    Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President – Finance and Treasurer

 

Dated: June 4, 2026

 

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