Booz Allen (NYSE: BAH) reports 2026 director, auditor and pay votes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation reported the final voting results from its July 22, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders voted on the election of ten directors, ratification of the independent auditor, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and an advisory vote on a stockholder proposal.
Each director nominee received millions of votes in favor, including 98,087,124 votes for Ryan P. Nolan and 97,963,948 votes for Debra L. Dial, with 10,504,435 broker non-votes for each. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027 received 104,247,202 votes for and 4,501,720 against. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 95,020,050 votes for and 3,130,575 against. The stockholder proposal received 27,497,839 votes for and 70,657,524 against, along with 10,504,435 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
Votes for Ryan P. Nolan: 98,087,124 votes
Votes for auditor ratification: 104,247,202 votes
Votes against auditor ratification: 4,501,720 votes
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Votes for Ryan P. Nolan
98,087,124 votes
For election as director at the July 22, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
104,247,202 votes
For ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027
Votes against auditor ratification
4,501,720 votes
Against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027
Votes for say-on-pay
95,020,050 votes
For the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Votes against say-on-pay
3,130,575 votes
Against the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Votes for stockholder proposal
27,497,839 votes
For the non-binding advisory stockholder proposal
Votes against stockholder proposal
70,657,524 votes
Against the non-binding advisory stockholder proposal
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, non-binding advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Compensation Discussion and Analysis
4 terms
Broker Non-Votes regulatory
"Broker Non-Votes 10,504,435"
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
"Proposal 3: A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation program"
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 regulatory
"appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
Compensation Discussion and Analysis regulatory
"as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of the Proxy Statement"
A compensation discussion and analysis is a section in corporate filings that explains how and why executives and other key employees are paid, linking pay choices to company goals, performance measures and risk controls. Investors use it like a company’s playbook for pay to judge whether incentives reward long-term value or encourage short-term risk-taking; clear explanations help assess alignment between management’s interests and shareholders’ returns.
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FAQ
What was voted on at Booz Allen (BAH)'s July 22, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on ten director elections, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027, an advisory say-on-pay vote, and an advisory vote on a separate stockholder proposal.
How did Booz Allen (BAH) stockholders vote on auditor ratification for fiscal 2027?
Stockholders cast 104,247,202 votes for and 4,501,720 votes against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as Booz Allen’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2027, with an additional 45,232 votes abstaining.
What were the Booz Allen (BAH) say-on-pay vote results for named executive officers?
In the advisory vote on executive compensation, stockholders cast 95,020,050 votes for and 3,130,575 votes against the compensation program for named executive officers, with 139,094 abstentions and 10,504,435 broker non-votes recorded.
How did Booz Allen (BAH) stockholders vote on the 2026 stockholder proposal?
The stockholder proposal received 27,497,839 votes for and 70,657,524 votes against, with 134,356 abstentions and 10,504,435 broker non-votes, based on the final voting results reported from the July 22, 2026 annual meeting.
How strong was support for Booz Allen (BAH) director nominee Ryan P. Nolan?
Director nominee Ryan P. Nolan received 98,087,124 votes for, 128,934 votes against, and 73,661 abstentions, along with 10,504,435 broker non-votes, according to the detailed voting results for the director elections.
Did Booz Allen (BAH) report broker non-votes at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. For the director elections, say-on-pay proposal, and the stockholder proposal, Booz Allen reported 10,504,435 broker non-votes in each case, indicating shares present but not voted on those particular matters.