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AptarGroup (NYSE: ATR) investors back directors, pay plan and PwC

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AptarGroup, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 6, 2026, where shareholders elected four directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting. All nominees, including George L. Fotiades, Candace Matthews, B. Craig Owens, and Julie Xing, received strong majority support.

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation program and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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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.
Fotiades votes for 53,700,764 shares Director election at May 6, 2026 Annual Meeting
Matthews votes against 4,917,139 shares Director election at May 6, 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay for votes 53,426,301 shares Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay against votes 1,062,860 shares Advisory approval of executive compensation
Auditor ratification for votes 56,137,432 shares Ratification of PwC for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against votes 1,000,889 shares Ratification of PwC for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Broker non-votes on director items 3,047,077 shares Applied to each director and say-on-pay proposal
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes George L. Fotiades | | 53,700,764..."
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.
executive compensation financial
"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation."
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of AptarGroup, Inc."
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"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation."
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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

 

May 6, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

AptarGroup, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  1-11846
(Commission File Number)
  36-3853103
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

265 Exchange Drive, Suite 301, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 815- 477-0424

 

N/A

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

 

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, $.01 par value ATR 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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of AptarGroup, Inc. (the “Company”) held on May 6, 2026.

 

Each of the four directors nominated for election was elected to serve until the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. The voting results were as follows:

 

Nominee  For  Against  Abstain  Broker Non-Votes
George L. Fotiades  53,700,764  801,099  28,204  3,047,077
Candace Matthews  49,588,151  4,917,139  24,777  3,047,077
B. Craig Owens  53,900,318  605,626  24,123  3,047,077
Julie Xing  54,107,755  397,433  24,879  3,047,077

 

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation. The voting results were as follows:

 

For  Against  Abstain  Broker Non-Votes
53,426,301  1,062,860  40,906  3,047,077

 

Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results were as follows:

 

For  Against  Abstain  Broker Non-Votes
56,137,432  1,000,889  438,823  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.

 

  AptarGroup, Inc.
   
Date: May 7, 2026 By: /s/ Irene Hudson
    Irene Hudson
    Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

 

FAQ

What did AptarGroup (ATR) shareholders vote on at the May 6, 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification. Four directors were elected through the 2029 Annual Meeting, executive pay received advisory approval, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Who was elected to the AptarGroup (ATR) board of directors in 2026 and for how long?

Shareholders elected George L. Fotiades, Candace Matthews, B. Craig Owens, and Julie Xing as directors. Each will serve until AptarGroup’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, reflecting multi‑year continuity in the company’s board composition.

How did AptarGroup (ATR) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved AptarGroup’s executive compensation on an advisory basis. The vote totals were 53,426,301 shares in favor, 1,062,860 shares against, 40,906 abstentions, and 3,047,077 broker non-votes, indicating broad but not unanimous support for the company’s current compensation practices.

Which audit firm did AptarGroup (ATR) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as AptarGroup’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was 56,137,432 shares for, 1,000,889 against, and 438,823 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this auditor ratification proposal.

What were the vote results for AptarGroup (ATR) director nominee George L. Fotiades?

George L. Fotiades received 53,700,764 votes for, 801,099 against, and 28,204 abstentions, plus 3,047,077 broker non-votes. These results show clear majority support among voting shareholders for his continued service on AptarGroup’s board through the 2029 Annual Meeting cycle.

How close was the 2026 vote for AptarGroup (ATR) director nominee Candace Matthews?

Candace Matthews received 49,588,151 votes for, 4,917,139 against, and 24,777 abstentions, with 3,047,077 broker non-votes. While she was elected with a majority of votes cast, the higher “against” total versus other nominees highlights somewhat more mixed shareholder sentiment toward her directorship.

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