AptarGroup (NYSE: ATR) investors back directors, pay plan and PwC
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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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
Fotiades votes for: 53,700,764 shares
Matthews votes against: 4,917,139 shares
Say-on-pay for votes: 53,426,301 shares
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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
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, executive compensation, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
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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."
advisory basis regulatory
"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation."
FAQ
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.
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.