Clean Harbors details 2026 shareholder vote results
Clean Harbors, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Clean Harbors, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As of the March 23, 2026 record date, 53,313,462 common shares were outstanding, and 50,078,328 shares were present or represented, establishing a quorum.
Shareholders elected four Class I directors — Edward G. Galante, Alison A. Quirk, Shelley Stewart, Jr., and John R. Welch — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. Each director nominee received substantially more votes "for" than votes withheld.
On an advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 45,913,184 votes for, 2,642,421 against, and 16,190 abstentions, plus 1,506,533 broker non-votes. Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 47,766,968 votes for, 2,300,898 against, and 10,462 abstentions.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding: 53,313,462 shares
Shares present (quorum): 50,078,328 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 45,913,184 votes
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Shares outstanding
53,313,462 shares
Common stock issued and outstanding as of March 23, 2026 record date
Shares present (quorum)
50,078,328 shares
Shares present or represented at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
45,913,184 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
2,642,421 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
47,766,968 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
2,300,898 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Director votes for (Shelley Stewart, Jr.)
48,256,159 votes
Election as Class I director to serve until 2029 annual meeting
Director votes for (John R. Welch)
47,859,351 votes
Election as Class I director to serve until 2029 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, record date, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Edward G. Galante | 47,191,463 | 1,380,332 | 1,506,533"
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 basis financial
"Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding, advisory basis means a recommendation or decision that carries no legal force and does not obligate the parties to act; it’s similar to a friendly suggestion rather than a signed promise. For investors, this matters because such guidance can influence market expectations and management plans but offers no guarantee of follow-through, so investors should treat it as informative input rather than a firm commitment.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche 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.
record date financial
"As of March 23, 2026, the record date for the meeting, 53,313,462 shares of Company common stock were issued and outstanding."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
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Were Clean Harbors (CLH) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all four Class I director nominees were elected. Edward G. Galante, Alison A. Quirk, Shelley Stewart, Jr., and John R. Welch each received more votes "for" than "withheld," securing terms through the 2029 annual meeting, subject to successor election.
Was Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as Clean Harbors (CLH) auditor for 2026?
Yes, shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 47,766,968 votes for, 2,300,898 against, and 10,462 abstentions, confirming continued auditor engagement.
What is a broker non-vote in the Clean Harbors (CLH) 2026 voting results?
Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares in street name but do not have voting instructions on certain non-routine items. The 2026 meeting shows 1,506,533 broker non-votes on director elections and the advisory executive compensation proposal.
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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): May 20, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. As of March 23, 2026, the record date for the meeting, 53,313,462 shares of Company common stock were issued and outstanding. A quorum of 50,078,328 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 shareholders. For more information about the proposals set forth below, please see the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2026.
(1) Election of the four persons named below as Class I members of the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified:
For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Edward G. Galante | 47,191,463 | 1,380,332 | 1,506,533 | |||||||||||||||||
| Alison A. Quirk | 44,824,383 | 3,747,412 | 1,506,533 | |||||||||||||||||
| Shelley Stewart, Jr. | 48,256,159 | 315,636 | 1,506,533 | |||||||||||||||||
| John R. Welch | 47,859,351 | 712,444 | 1,506,533 | |||||||||||||||||
(2) Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 45,913,184 | 2,642,421 | 16,190 | 1,506,533 | |||||||||||||||||
(3) Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 47,766,968 | 2,300,898 | 10,462 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
| 104 | The cover page to this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language) | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| May 20, 2026 | /s/ Eric J. Dugas | ||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
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