[6-K] Ballard Power Systems Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ballard Power Systems reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting held on June 3. All director nominees were re-elected by majority support, with most receiving over 90% of votes cast. For example, Kathy Bayless received 71,838,799 votes for, or 98.21%, while Marty Neese received 72,533,025 votes for, or 99.16%.
The company noted several recent board changes, as Janet Woodruff resigned effective June 2, 2026, and Weichai nominees Michael Chen and Huajie Wang resigned effective May 13, 2026. Shareholders also re-appointed KPMG LLP as auditor and approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, which received 66,381,017 votes for, or 90.75%. These outcomes confirm shareholder support for the current board composition and pay approach.
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2026
Commission File Number: 000-53543
| Ballard
Power Systems Inc. ——————————————————————————————————— |
| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
| 9000
Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8 Canada |
| ——————————————————————————————————— (Address of principal executive office) |
| Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: ☐ Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F |
SIGNATURES
| 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, thereunto duly authorized. |
| Ballard Power Systems Inc. | ||
| Date: June 4, 2026 | By: | /s/
Kate Igbalode |
| Name: | Kate Igbalode | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | News Release Dated June 4, 2026 - Ballard Power announces results of 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders |
Exhibit 99.1
Ballard Power announces results of 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which was held on June 3rd.
Each of the Ballard directors was re-elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy.
| Director Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
| Kathy Bayless | 71,838,799 | 98.21 | 1,312,516 | 1.79 |
| Jacqueline Dedo | 72,258,610 | 98.78 | 892,705 | 1.22 |
| Douglas P. Hayhurst | 66,168,321 | 90.45 | 6,982,994 | 9.55 |
| Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser | 66,419,015 | 90.80 | 6,732,300 | 9.20 |
| Marty Neese | 72,533,025 | 99.16 | 618,290 | 0.85 |
| James Roche | 66,824,156 | 91.35 | 6,327,159 | 8.65 |
Ballard notes that Janet Woodruff resigned from her board seat effective June 2, 2026. Additionally, Weichai Nominees, Michael Chen and Huajie Wang, resigned their seats effective May 13, 2026.
Director biographies are available in the "Our Leadership" section of the Company's website.
In addition, KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed as auditor for the Company, and an advisory vote approved the approach to executive compensation. Details of each of these resolutions are included in the Company's Management Proxy Circular.
| Item | Votes For | % For | Votes Against |
% Against |
Withheld/ Abstain |
% Withheld/ Abstain |
| Appointment of Auditors | 78,660,927 | 87.02 | - | - | 11,730,437 | 12.98 |
| Executive Compensation | 66,381,017 | 90.75 | 6,770,299 | 9.25 | - | - |
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.
Further Information
Ballard Power Systems:
Sumit Kundu –Investor Relations, +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com
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