Arvinas (NASDAQ: ARVN) investors back directors, pay and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arvinas, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 24, 2026, where three proposals were put to a vote. Stockholders elected Class II directors Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq. and Randy Teel, Ph.D. to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Arvinas’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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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
Votes for Norwalk: 33,199,341 shares
Votes for Teel: 43,413,337 shares
Say-on-pay For votes: 41,191,614 shares
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Votes for Norwalk
33,199,341 shares
For election of Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq. as Class II director
Votes for Teel
43,413,337 shares
For election of Randy Teel, Ph.D. as Class II director
Say-on-pay For votes
41,191,614 shares
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay Against votes
2,490,293 shares
Votes against advisory executive compensation proposal
Auditor ratification For votes
50,597,706 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification Against votes
291,446 shares
Votes against ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non-votes financial
"For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq."
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.
non-binding, advisory basis financial
"approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation"
A non-binding, advisory basis means a recommendation or decision that carries no legal force and does not obligate the parties to act; it’s similar to a friendly suggestion rather than a signed promise. For investors, this matters because such guidance can influence market expectations and management plans but offers no guarantee of follow-through, so investors should treat it as informative input rather than a firm commitment.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company"
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
"held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Arvinas (ARVN) stockholders vote on at the June 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three items: electing two Class II directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Were Arvinas (ARVN) Class II director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq. and Randy Teel, Ph.D. were elected as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, receiving strong support in the shareholder vote as reported in the meeting results.
How did Arvinas (ARVN) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Arvinas’ named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis, with 41,191,614 votes for, 2,490,293 against, and 124,560 abstentions, plus 7,338,245 broker non-votes recorded in the tally.
Which auditor did Arvinas (ARVN) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Arvinas’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 50,597,706 votes for, 291,446 against, and 255,560 abstentions recorded.
Were there any other matters voted on at the Arvinas (ARVN) 2026 annual meeting?
No. Only three proposals were submitted: election of two Class II directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP. The report states no other matters were submitted to stockholders.