Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) 2026 annual meeting voting results

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Ball Corporation reported voting results from its April 29, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders elected nine directors, with most nominees receiving over 200 million "for" votes; one director, Todd A. Penegor, received 129,415,300 votes for and 85,074,169 against.

Shareholders also voted on three proposals. They gave strong support to ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026, with 213,339,235 votes for and 15,036,583 against. A non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation drew 200,367,284 votes for and 13,845,238 against. An amendment to the Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan received 203,577,334 votes for and 10,765,613 against.

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 John A. Bryant: 205,731,107 votes Votes for auditor ratification: 213,339,235 votes for Say-on-pay votes for: 200,367,284 votes for +2 more

5 metrics

Votes for John A. Bryant 205,731,107 votes Director election at April 29, 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for auditor ratification 213,339,235 votes for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 2026 independent auditor

Say-on-pay votes for 200,367,284 votes for Non-binding advisory vote on Named Executive Officers’ compensation

Incentive plan amendment votes for 203,577,334 votes for Amendment to Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan

Broker non-votes (key items) 13,922,962 broker non-votes Reported for director elections and major proposals

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Broker Non-Votes, non-binding advisory vote, Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, +1 more

5 terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"On April 29, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Broker Non-Votes financial

"158,538 | 13,922,962 | ... | 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 financial

"Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers"

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.

Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan financial

"Approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan"

independent auditor financial

"Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the Company for 2026"

An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.

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04/29/2026 - 04:33 PM

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 29, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

BALL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Indiana	001-07349	35-0160610
(State of	(Commission	(IRS Employer
Incorporation)	File No.)	Identification No.)

9200 W. 108^th Circle, P.O. Box 5000, Westminster, CO 80021-2510

(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP Code)

(303) 469-3131

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐	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)
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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.	☐

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, without par value	BALL	NYSE

Ball Corporation

Current Report on Form 8-K

Dated April 29, 2026

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

On April 29, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Annual Meeting”). Following are the results of the matters voted on by shareholders at the Annual Meeting:


1.	Election of Directors.

	Director	For	Against			Abstain		Broker Non-Votes

	John A. Bryant	205,731,107	8,778,677			158,538		13,922,962
	Aaron M. Erter	202,624,799	11,882,070			161,453		13,922,962
	Ronald J. Lewis	214,216,910	293,188			158,224		13,922,962
	Cynthia A. Niekamp	211,677,288	2,832,872			158,162		13,922,962
	Johnn E. Panichella	214,013,908	493,686			160,728		13,922,962
	Todd A. Penegor	129,415,300	85,074,169			178,853		13,922,962
	Cathy D. Ross	208,106,380	6,255,279			306,663		13,922,962
	Betty J. Sapp	211,733,737	2,770,292			164,293		13,922,962
	Stuart A. Taylor II	199,731,634	14,765,442			171,246		13,922,962


2.	Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the Company for 2026.

	For	Against			Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
	213,339,235	15,036,583			215,466		13,922,962

3.	Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy Statement.

	For	Against			Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
	200,367,284	13,845,238		455,800			13,922,962

4.	Approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.

	For	Against			Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
	203,577,334	10,765,613		325,375			13,922,962

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits.

The following are furnished as exhibits to this report:


	Exhibit 104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.


	BALL CORPORATION
	(Registrant)


	By:	/s/ Hannah Lim-Johnson
		Hannah Lim-Johnson
		Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Date: April 29, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ball Corporation (BALL) disclose in its latest 8-K?

Ball Corporation disclosed detailed voting results from its April 29, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The filing summarizes director elections and shareholder votes on auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an amendment to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.

Which directors were elected at Ball Corporation’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders elected nine directors, including John A. Bryant, Aaron M. Erter, Ronald J. Lewis, Cynthia A. Niekamp, Johnn E. Panichella, Todd A. Penegor, Cathy D. Ross, Betty J. Sapp, and Stuart A. Taylor II. Each nominee received more votes "for" than "against" in the reported results.

How did Ball Corporation (BALL) shareholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?

Shareholders voted to ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ball Corporation’s independent auditor for 2026, with 213,339,235 votes for, 15,036,583 votes against, 215,466 abstentions, and 13,922,962 broker non-votes reported in the meeting results.

What were the results of Ball Corporation’s say-on-pay vote in 2026?

In a non-binding advisory vote on compensation of Named Executive Officers, Ball Corporation shareholders cast 200,367,284 votes for, 13,845,238 votes against, and 455,800 abstentions, with 13,922,962 broker non-votes also recorded in the results.

Did Ball Corporation shareholders support changes to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan?

Shareholders voted on an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, with 203,577,334 votes for, 10,765,613 votes against, 325,375 abstentions, and 13,922,962 broker non-votes reported in the voting outcomes.

When and where was Ball Corporation’s 2026 Annual Meeting held?

Ball Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 29, 2026. The company’s principal executive offices are located at 9200 W. 108th Circle, P.O. Box 5000, Westminster, Colorado 80021-2510, as noted in the disclosure.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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