Chemours (NYSE: CC) holders back pay plan, 2026 equity plan and PwC
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Chemours Company reported results of its April 24, 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders approved the new 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan, which reserves up to 6,375,275 shares for a range of stock-based awards to employees, contractors, and non-employee directors.
All eleven director nominees were elected for one-year terms. Shareholders also approved the advisory say-on-pay vote on executive compensation, approved the equity plan, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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
Equity plan share reserve: 6,375,275 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 110,058,427 votes
Equity plan votes for: 108,842,885 votes
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Equity plan share reserve
6,375,275 shares
Maximum shares reserved under 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan
Say-on-pay votes for
110,058,427 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Equity plan votes for
108,842,885 votes
Shareholder approval of 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan
Auditor ratification votes for
128,312,790 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor
Director Brokaw support
95.8%
Percentage of votes cast for George R. Brokaw
Say-on-pay votes against
2,527,583 votes
Votes opposing named executive officer compensation
Equity plan votes against
3,734,567 votes
Votes opposing 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan
Key Terms
Equity and Incentive Plan, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, say-on-pay, +2 more
6 terms
Equity and Incentive Plan financial
"approved The Chemours Company 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for grants"
restricted stock units financial
"including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, unrestricted stock awards"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"unrestricted stock awards and dividend equivalent rights, with a maximum of 6,375,275 shares reserved"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
say-on-pay financial
"approved the Company’s annual “say-on-pay” vote on an advisory basis"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
broker Non-Votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes George R. Brokaw"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.
FAQ
What is The Chemours Company 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan?
The Chemours 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan allows grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, unrestricted stock, and dividend equivalents, with a maximum of 6,375,275 shares reserved for issuance, adjusted for grants made under the prior plan after March 2, 2026.
What were the voting results for Chemours’ 2026 equity plan?
Chemours’ 2026 Equity and Incentive Plan was approved with 108,842,885 votes for, 3,734,567 against, and 238,082 abstentions, along with 16,493,575 broker non-votes. This approval authorizes continued use of stock-based incentives for employees, contractors, and non-employee directors.
How strongly were Chemours director nominees supported in 2026 voting?
Each of the eleven Chemours director nominees received strong support, generally around or above 98% of votes cast for most nominees, with broker non-votes of 16,493,562 to 16,493,570. All nominated directors were elected to serve one-year terms on the company’s board.
