Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) investors reelect board, approve pay and 2026 auditor

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Carrier Global Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on April 15, 2026. As of February 19, 2026, there were 835,433,325 common shares outstanding, and a quorum of 768,844,537 shares was present or represented.

All director nominees, including Jean-Pierre Garnier, David Gitlin, and the other eight candidates, were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Shareowners also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.

In addition, shareowners ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Carrier Global’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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

Shares outstanding: 835,433,325 shares Quorum shares represented: 768,844,537 shares Say-on-pay votes for: 654,737,091 shares +5 more

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Shares outstanding 835,433,325 shares Common stock outstanding as of February 19, 2026

Quorum shares represented 768,844,537 shares Shares present or represented at 2026 Annual Meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 654,737,091 shares Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 58,003,980 shares Advisory compensation proposal opposition

Auditor ratification votes for 762,501,371 shares Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 4,314,645 shares Opposition to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratification

Votes for Jean-Pierre Garnier 703,528,178 shares Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Broker non-votes (directors) 54,946,650 shares Broker non-votes on director elections and say-on-pay

Key Terms

broker non-votes, Emerging growth company, independent registered public accountants, advisory basis, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes Jean-Pierre Garnier ... 54,946,650"

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.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

independent registered public accountants financial

"PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a firm of independent registered public accountants"

advisory basis financial

"shareowners approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation"

quorum financial

"A quorum of 768,844,537 shares of common stock was present"

A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/16/2026 - 04:15 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 15, 2026

CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39220

83-4051582

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

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

13995 Pasteur Boulevard

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(561) 365-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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:

☐	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 ($0.01 par value)	CARR	New York Stock Exchange
4.125% Notes due 2028	CARR28	New York Stock Exchange
4.500% Notes due 2032	CARR32	New York Stock Exchange
3.625% Notes due 2037	CARR37	New York Stock Exchange

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.

Carrier Global Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners on April 15, 2026. As of February 19, 2026, the record date for the meeting, 835,433,325 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding. A quorum of 768,844,537 shares of common stock was present or represented at the meeting.

Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of the shareowners.

1) Election of Directors. The following individuals were elected to serve as directors for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners or upon the election and qualification of their successors. The voting results for each of the nominees are as follows:


Nominee	Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
Jean-Pierre Garnier	703,528,178	9,887,174	482,535	54,946,650
David Gitlin	693,725,650	17,377,363	2,794,874	54,946,650
John J. Greisch	708,321,224	5,107,219	469,444	54,946,650
Charles M. Holley, Jr.	701,039,971	11,953,206	904,710	54,946,650
Michael M. McNamara	701,104,968	11,377,213	1,415,706	54,946,650
Amy E. Miles	702,850,333	10,273,070	774,484	54,946,650
Susan N. Story	705,806,315	7,696,666	394,906	54,946,650
Michael A. Todman	694,750,928	18,092,754	1,054,205	54,946,650
Max Viessmann	709,876,859	3,570,055	450,973	54,946,650
Virginia M. Wilson	695,307,377	15,182,539	437,971	54,946,650

2) A proposal that shareowners approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The proposal was approved, and the voting results are as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
654,737,091	58,003,980	1,156,816	54,946,650

3) A proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a firm of independent registered public accountants, to serve as the Company’s independent auditor for 2026. The proposal was approved, and the voting results are as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions
762,501,371	4,314,645	2,028,521

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION
	(Registrant)


Date: April 16, 2026	By:	/s/ Patrick Goris
		Patrick Goris Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What was the main purpose of Carrier Global (CARR)'s April 15, 2026 meeting?

The main purpose was to conduct Carrier Global’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. Items included electing directors, holding an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, based on shareowner votes recorded at the meeting.

How many Carrier Global (CARR) shares were outstanding and represented at the 2026 meeting?

Carrier Global had 835,433,325 common shares outstanding as of February 19, 2026. A quorum of 768,844,537 shares was present or represented at the April 15, 2026 Annual Meeting, allowing the company to conduct official shareowner business and record binding voting results.

Were all director nominees elected at Carrier Global (CARR)’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, all listed director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each nominee, including Jean-Pierre Garnier and David Gitlin, received more votes for than against, with additional abstentions and broker non-votes recorded but not preventing their successful election.

Did Carrier Global (CARR) shareowners approve executive compensation on an advisory basis?

Yes, shareowners approved the executive compensation proposal on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 654,737,091 shares for, 58,003,980 against, and 1,156,816 abstentions, with an additional 54,946,650 broker non-votes that were not counted as votes for or against the proposal.

Which auditor did Carrier Global (CARR) shareowners ratify for 2026 and how did they vote?

Shareowners ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Carrier Global’s independent auditor for 2026. The proposal received 762,501,371 votes for, 4,314,645 votes against, and 2,028,521 abstentions, indicating broad support for continuing the firm’s role as independent registered public accountants.

What were some example director vote totals at Carrier Global (CARR)’s 2026 meeting?

For example, Jean-Pierre Garnier received 703,528,178 votes for, 9,887,174 against, and 482,535 abstentions, with 54,946,650 broker non-votes. Another nominee, Max Viessmann, received 709,876,859 votes for, 3,570,055 against, and 450,973 abstentions, plus the same broker non-vote count.

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