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Chord Energy (CHRD) holders approve board slate, say-on-pay and 2026 auditor

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Chord Energy Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 29, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to one-year terms, with each nominee receiving over 47.3 million votes in favor and broker non-votes of 3,272,458 on each director proposal.

Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 47,850,401 votes for, 424,134 against, 209,946 abstentions and 3,272,458 broker non-votes. In addition, shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 51,395,462 votes for, 254,820 against and 106,657 abstentions.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Director votes for Daniel Brown 48,340,863 votes for Election of director at 2026 annual meeting
Lowest director votes for 47,315,063 votes for Votes for Samantha McKinney at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director items 3,272,458 broker non-votes Each director election proposal
Say-on-pay votes for 47,850,401 votes for Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 424,134 votes against Advisory compensation vote at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 51,395,462 votes for Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 254,820 votes against Auditor ratification proposal
broker non-votes financial
"Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows NOMINEE | VOTES FOR ... | 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.
advisory basis regulatory
"approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
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.
definitive proxy statement regulatory
"as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
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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 29, 2026
 
 ____________________________________________________________________
CHORD ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
____________________________________________________________________
 
Delaware 001-34776 80-0554627
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1500
 
Houston, Texas
77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 404-9500
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)
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 ☐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 classTrading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockCHRD The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.
The Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on April 29, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders were requested to: (1) elect eleven directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for a term of office expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders; (2) approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2026 (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”); and (3) ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
The following are the final voting results on proposals considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting, each of which is more fully described in the Definitive Proxy Statement:
1.Each of the directors that were up for election was elected for a term of one year. Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows:
NOMINEEVOTES FORVOTES AGAINSTVOTES ABSTAINEDBROKER NON-VOTES
Douglas Brooks48,210,389177,18796,9053,272,458
Daniel Brown48,340,86348,13095,4883,272,458
Susan Cunningham48,028,863357,82797,7913,272,458
Ian Dundas48,333,61052,46198,4103,272,458
Hilary Foulkes48,316,46570,95697,0603,272,458
Kevin McCarthy48,088,115298,75197,6153,272,458
Samantha McKinney47,315,0631,071,51197,9073,272,458
Ward Polzin48,308,52379,31896,6403,272,458
Jeffrey Sheets48,062,813323,80997,8593,272,458
Anne Taylor47,938,257440,633105,5913,272,458
Marguerite Woung-Chapman48,043,205343,48797,7893,272,458
2.The Board proposal seeking approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved. The voting results were as follows:
VOTES FORVOTES AGAINSTVOTES ABSTAINEDBROKER NON-VOTES
47,850,401424,134209,9463,272,458
3.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The voting results were as follows:
VOTES FORVOTES AGAINSTVOTES ABSTAINED
51,395,462254,820106,657

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
  
CHORD ENERGY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: May 1, 2026  By:/s/ Shannon B. Kinney
  Shannon B. Kinney
  Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary


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FAQ

What did Chord Energy (CHRD) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing eleven directors, approving on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, as outlined in the March 19, 2026 definitive proxy statement.

Were all director nominees elected at Chord Energy’s 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees were elected to one-year terms. Each nominee received at least about 47.3 million votes for, with relatively low votes against or abstentions and 3,272,458 broker non-votes reported for each director election item on the ballot.

How did Chord Energy (CHRD) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Chord Energy’s named executive officers. The vote totaled 47,850,401 for, 424,134 against, 209,946 abstentions and 3,272,458 broker non-votes, indicating support for the pay program disclosed in the March 19, 2026 proxy statement.

Was PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as Chord Energy’s auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Chord Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 51,395,462 votes for, 254,820 votes against and 106,657 abstentions recorded on the auditor ratification proposal at the annual meeting.

When was Chord Energy’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Chord Energy Corporation was held on April 29, 2026. At this meeting, investors voted on board elections, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Where can investors find more detail on Chord Energy’s 2026 meeting proposals?

Detailed descriptions of the proposals voted on at the 2026 annual meeting appear in Chord Energy’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 19, 2026, including background on director nominees, executive compensation programs, and the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.

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