Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) holders back 2026 board slate and pay plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Broadcom Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 20, 2026. Stockholders elected eight directors, including Hock E. Tan and Henry Samueli, with each receiving over 3.5 billion votes in favor except Harry L. You, who received about 2.7 billion for and 0.95 billion against.

Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Broadcom’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2026, with 4,007,802,173 votes for and 81,424,831 against. In addition, the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved, with 2,433,503,375 votes for and 1,232,879,962 against.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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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.

Key Figures

Votes for Hock E. Tan: 3,657,283,597 votes Votes against Harry L. You: 954,686,330 votes Auditor ratification for votes: 4,007,802,173 votes +3 more

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Votes for Hock E. Tan 3,657,283,597 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes against Harry L. You 954,686,330 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Auditor ratification for votes 4,007,802,173 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending November 1, 2026

Auditor ratification against votes 81,424,831 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Say-on-pay for votes 2,433,503,375 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay against votes 1,232,879,962 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, named executive officer compensation

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes 2,713,064,484 | 954,686,330 | 16,149,771 | 420,714,385"

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

"ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the 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.

advisory vote financial

"An advisory vote to approve the named executive officer compensation was approved"

An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.

named executive officer compensation financial

"An advisory vote to approve the named executive officer compensation was approved"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/21/2026 - 09:37 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 20, 2026

Broadcom Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-38449

35-2617337

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3421 Hillview Avenue

Palo Alto,

California

94304

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(650)

427-6000

(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(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value	AVGO	The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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.

Broadcom Inc. (“Broadcom”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 20, 2026 (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). At the 2026 Annual Meeting, Broadcom stockholders voted on the following matters and cast their votes as set forth below:

(1)The eight nominees were elected to serve as directors of Broadcom until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors have been elected:


Name	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
Diane M. Bryant	3,434,586,458	233,205,703	16,108,424	420,714,385
Gayla J. Delly	3,600,076,857	67,261,984	16,561,744	420,714,385
Kenneth Y. Hao	3,657,934,976	9,766,638	16,198,971	420,714,385
Check Kian Low	3,379,309,285	288,009,840	16,581,460	420,714,385
Justine F. Page	3,657,141,292	10,629,413	16,129,880	420,714,385
Henry Samueli, Ph.D.	3,595,771,140	69,801,029	18,328,416	420,714,385
Hock E. Tan	3,657,283,597	10,963,355	15,653,633	420,714,385
Harry L. You	2,713,064,484	954,686,330	16,149,771	420,714,385

(2)A proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Broadcom for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2026 was approved:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
4,007,802,173	81,424,831	15,387,966	0

(3)An advisory vote to approve the named executive officer compensation was approved:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
2,433,503,375	1,232,879,962	17,517,248	420,714,385

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: April 21, 2026



			Broadcom Inc.

			By:			/s/ Kirsten M. Spears
						Kirsten M. Spears
						Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Broadcom (AVGO) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Broadcom stockholders elected eight directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, and approved executive compensation. These votes confirm the current board slate, continue the existing audit relationship, and support the company’s pay practices for named executive officers.

Were all Broadcom (AVGO) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes, all eight director nominees were elected. Most nominees received over 3.5 billion votes in favor, while Harry L. You received 2,713,064,484 votes for and 954,686,330 against, indicating some dissent but still a clear approval overall.

Did Broadcom (AVGO) stockholders approve the 2026 say-on-pay proposal?

Yes, the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved. Stockholders cast 2,433,503,375 votes for, 1,232,879,962 against, and 17,517,248 abstentions, with 420,714,385 broker non-votes recorded on this compensation proposal.

Which audit firm did Broadcom (AVGO) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Broadcom’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2026. The ratification received 4,007,802,173 votes for, 81,424,831 against, and 15,387,966 abstentions, with no broker non-votes.

How many broker non-votes occurred on Broadcom (AVGO) governance items?

For the director elections and the executive compensation advisory vote, there were 420,714,385 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes typically arise when beneficial owners do not provide voting instructions on non-routine matters presented at the meeting.

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