AdvanSix (NYSE: ASIX) investors back directors and pay plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AdvanSix Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 22, 2026. Stockholders elected all nine director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving over 20.3 million votes in favor with relatively few votes against or abstentions.
Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accountants for 2026, with 23,007,401 votes for, 394,256 against, and 33,134 abstentions. In an advisory vote, investors approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 20,627,836 votes for, 364,130 against, 36,845 abstentions, and 2,405,980 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Key Figures
Director votes example: 20,908,832 votes for
Lowest director support example: 20,324,464 votes for
Auditor ratification support: 23,007,401 votes for
+3 more
6 metrics
Director votes example
20,908,832 votes for
Jeffrey J. Bird election to term ending at 2027 annual meeting
Lowest director support example
20,324,464 votes for
Patrick S. Williams election with 686,277 against and 18,070 abstain
Auditor ratification support
23,007,401 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 2026 independent accountants
Auditor ratification opposition
394,256 votes against
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay support
20,627,836 votes for
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
Broker non-votes
2,405,980 broker non-votes
Recorded on director elections and advisory say-on-pay proposal
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accountants, Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | 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 accountants financial
"appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for 2026"
Independent registered public accountants are external auditing firms licensed to examine a public company’s financial records and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements are accurate and follow accounting rules. They matter to investors because their independent check is like a neutral referee confirming the score in a game — it reduces the risk of errors or misleading information and helps investors trust the financial reports used to make decisions.
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation financial
"Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. The Company’s stockholders voted upon and approved"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 22, 2026"
Inline XBRL technical
"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"
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FAQ
What did AdvanSix (ASIX) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
AdvanSix stockholders voted on three main items: electing nine directors for terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants for 2026, and approving, on an advisory basis, executive compensation as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.
Were all AdvanSix (ASIX) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all nine AdvanSix director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Jeffrey J. Bird and CEO Erin N. Kane, received over 20.3 million votes in favor, with relatively small numbers of votes cast against or abstaining, plus 2,405,980 broker non-votes recorded for each director.
Did AdvanSix (ASIX) stockholders ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as AdvanSix’s independent registered public accountants for 2026, with 23,007,401 votes for, 394,256 against, and 33,134 abstentions, indicating strong support for continuing the firm’s audit engagement for the current fiscal year.
How did AdvanSix (ASIX) investors vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Investors approved AdvanSix’s executive compensation on an advisory basis. The say-on-pay proposal received 20,627,836 votes for, 364,130 against, and 36,845 abstentions, with an additional 2,405,980 broker non-votes, reflecting overall shareholder support for the company’s pay practices.
What are broker non-votes in the AdvanSix (ASIX) 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares but do not receive voting instructions from beneficial owners on certain proposals. In AdvanSix’s 2026 meeting, 2,405,980 broker non-votes were recorded for director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, but not on auditor ratification.