Strong support as Archrock (NYSE: AROC) holders back board, pay and auditor

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Archrock, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 30, 2026. Stockholders elected all nine nominated directors, including Anne‑Marie N. Ainsworth and Leonard W. Mallett, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 151,795,016 votes for and 6,678,242 against. They also approved, on a non‑binding advisory basis, 2025 compensation for Named Executive Officers, with 146,383,133 votes for and 2,398,197 against.

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

Votes for auditor ratification: 151,795,016 votes Votes against auditor ratification: 6,678,242 votes Votes for say-on-pay: 146,383,133 votes +3 more

6 metrics

Votes for auditor ratification 151,795,016 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Votes against auditor ratification 6,678,242 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Votes for say-on-pay 146,383,133 votes Advisory vote approving 2025 compensation for Named Executive Officers

Votes against say-on-pay 2,398,197 votes Advisory vote on 2025 compensation for Named Executive Officers

Highest director support 148,506,194 votes for Election of director Leonard W. Mallett

Broker non-votes on proposals 1 and 3 9,604,372 shares Director elections and advisory vote on executive compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory vote, Named Executive Officers, +1 more

5 terms

broker non-votes financial

"Votes For | Votes Withheld | 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.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our 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.

non-binding advisory vote financial

"approved, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation provided to our 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

"compensation provided to our Named Executive Officers for 2025"

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.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"Our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 30, 2026"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/01/2026 - 07:02 PM

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): April 30, 2026

Commission File Number 001-33666

ARCHROCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		74-3204509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9807 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(281) 836-8000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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	Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share	AROC	New York Stock Exchange
		NYSE Texas

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.

Our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 30, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the following matters, set forth in our proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2026, were voted upon with the results indicated below.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

Our stockholders elected the following directors to serve until the next annual meeting of our stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.


Directors		Votes For		Votes Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Anne-Marie N. Ainsworth		135,412,040		13,561,753		9,604,372
D. Bradley Childers		142,285,573		6,688,220		9,604,372
Gordon T. Hall		139,766,425		9,207,368		9,604,372
Frances Powell Hawes		141,385,014		7,588,779		9,604,372
J.W.G. “Will” Honeybourne		140,443,106		8,530,687		9,604,372
James H. Lytal		140,567,964		8,405,829		9,604,372
Leonard W. Mallett		148,506,194		467,599		9,604,372
Jason C. Rebrook		142,016,289		6,957,504		9,604,372
Edmund P. Segner, III		147,288,050		1,685,743		9,604,372

Proposal 2: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Our stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.


Votes For		Votes Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
151,795,016		6,678,242		104,907		n/a

Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

Our stockholders approved, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation provided to our Named Executive Officers for 2025, as disclosed in our proxy statement.


Votes For		Votes Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
146,383,133		2,398,197		192,463		9,604,372

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.


	ARCHROCK, INC.

	By:	/s/ Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Stephanie C. Hildebrandt
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

		May 1, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Archrock (AROC) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Archrock stockholders elected all nine director nominees, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved 2025 executive compensation in an advisory vote. Each proposal received substantially more votes in favor than against.

Were Archrock (AROC) director nominees approved by stockholders?

Yes. All nine Archrock director nominees were elected to serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified. Each nominee received more votes for than withheld, with Leonard W. Mallett receiving 148,506,194 votes for and 467,599 withheld.

Did Archrock (AROC) stockholders ratify the company’s independent auditor?

Yes. Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Archrock’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 151,795,016 votes for, 6,678,242 votes against, and 104,907 abstentions recorded.

How did Archrock (AROC) stockholders vote on 2025 executive compensation?

Stockholders approved, on a non‑binding advisory basis, compensation for Archrock’s Named Executive Officers for 2025. The say‑on‑pay proposal received 146,383,133 votes for, 2,398,197 against, 192,463 abstentions, and 9,604,372 broker non‑votes at the meeting.

What are broker non-votes in Archrock’s (AROC) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non‑votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals. In Archrock’s 2026 meeting, broker non‑votes totaled 9,604,372 for director elections and the say‑on‑pay proposal, but did not apply to the auditor ratification item.

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