Avantor details 2026 annual meeting voting results
Avantor, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Avantor, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving substantially more votes for than against.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the company’s named executive officers and chose one year as the preferred frequency for future advisory votes on executive pay. Based on this, the board will hold say-on-pay votes annually until the next required frequency vote, expected at the 2032 annual meeting.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Avantor’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Say-on-pay votes for: 601,462,107 votes
Say-on-pay votes against: 18,474,344 votes
One-year frequency support: 605,480,159 votes
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Say-on-pay votes for
601,462,107 votes
Advisory approval of 2025 named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
18,474,344 votes
Advisory approval of 2025 named executive officer compensation
One-year frequency support
605,480,159 votes
Advisory vote on frequency of future executive compensation votes
Three-year frequency support
14,892,420 votes
Advisory vote on frequency of future executive compensation votes
Auditor ratification votes for
629,271,458 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Votes for Simon Dingemans
597,767,916 votes
Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting, plus broker non-votes
Votes for Gregory Summe
522,018,929 votes
Election as director at 2026 Annual Meeting, plus broker non-votes
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | 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.
non-binding advisory vote regulatory
"one year as the frequency of the non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 7, 2026"
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"hold a stockholder advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
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What did Avantor (AVTR) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Avantor stockholders elected nine directors to one-year terms, approved 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis, selected an annual say-on-pay frequency, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
How did Avantor (AVTR) stockholders vote on executive compensation for 2025?
Stockholders approved Avantor’s 2025 named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, with 601,462,107 votes for, 18,474,344 against, and 585,019 abstentions, plus 17,687,677 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s compensation program.
What say-on-pay frequency did Avantor (AVTR) stockholders choose?
Avantor stockholders supported holding say-on-pay votes every year, with 605,480,159 votes for one year, 9,225 for two years, 14,892,420 for three years, and 139,666 abstentions. The board will conduct annual advisory votes until the next required frequency vote, expected in 2032.
Who was ratified as Avantor (AVTR)’s independent auditor for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Avantor’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 629,271,458 votes for, 8,805,313 against, and 132,376 abstentions at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
How strong was support for Avantor (AVTR)’s director nominees in 2026?
Each of Avantor’s nine director nominees received substantially more votes for than against. For example, Simon Dingemans received 597,767,916 votes for and 2,626,150 against, while Gregory Summe received 522,018,929 votes for and 78,326,277 against, plus broker non-votes for each nominee.
Will Avantor (AVTR) hold annual advisory votes on executive pay going forward?
Yes. Following the stockholder vote favoring a one-year frequency, Avantor’s board determined it will hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation until the next required frequency vote, which is expected at the 2032 annual meeting, or until the board changes this approach.
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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Avantor, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 7, 2026. The final voting results for each of the items submitted to a stockholder vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting are set forth below.
1.The stockholders elected nine directors to serve for a one-year term expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to election and qualification of their successors, based on the following voting results:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||
| Nominee | ||||||||||||||
| Simon Dingemans | 597,767,916 | 2,626,150 | 20,127,404 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Emmanuel Ligner | 588,992,737 | 11,392,819 | 20,135,914 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Gregory Lucier | 585,865,815 | 14,527,528 | 20,128,127 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Louise Makin | 593,540,559 | 26,641,131 | 339,780 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Joseph Massaro | 590,921,914 | 29,353,354 | 246,202 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Sanjeev Mehra | 596,961,853 | 3,421,597 | 20,138,020 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Mala Murthy | 594,916,679 | 25,361,252 | 243,539 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Michael Severino | 588,864,758 | 31,415,688 | 241,024 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
| Gregory Summe | 522,018,929 | 78,326,277 | 20,176,264 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
2.The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, based on the following voting results:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||
| Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation | 601,462,107 | 18,474,344 | 585,019 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||
3.The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, one year as the frequency of the non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation, based on the following voting results:
| 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||
| Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Officer Compensation | 605,480,159 | 9,225 | 14,892,420 | 139,666 | 17,687,677 | ||||||||||||
In accordance with the recommendation of the Company’s Board and based on the results of the advisory vote reported above, the Company’s Board has determined that the Company will hold a stockholder advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis until the next required stockholder advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory approval of named executive officer compensation, which is
expected to occur at the Company’s 2032 annual meeting of stockholders or until the Board otherwise determines a different frequency for such non-binding votes.
4.The stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, based on the following voting results:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | |||||||||
| Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 629,271,458 | 8,805,313 | 132,376 | ||||||||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL | |||||||
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.
| Avantor, Inc. | |||||||||||
| Date: May 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Claudius Sokenu | |||||||||
| Name: | Claudius Sokenu | ||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer | ||||||||||