Canadian Natural (CNQ) shareholders approve directors, auditors and say-on-pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Canadian Natural Resources Limited reported the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026. All nominated directors were elected, each receiving strong majority support, with individual approval levels generally above 90% of votes cast.
Shareholders also approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors, with 96.74% of votes cast in favour. On an advisory basis, shareholders accepted the company’s approach to executive compensation, with 98.60% support, indicating broad backing for the board and management.
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Key Figures
Director highest support: 99.87% votes for
Director lowest support: 91.40% votes for
Auditor appointment votes for: 1,321,098,967 votes
+3 more
6 metrics
Director highest support
99.87% votes for
Election of Dr. Grant E. Isaac as director
Director lowest support
91.40% votes for
Election of Ambassador Gordon D. Giffin as director
Auditor appointment votes for
1,321,098,967 votes
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors with 96.74% support
Auditor appointment votes withheld
44,491,224 votes
Votes withheld on auditor appointment, 3.26% of votes cast
Say-on-pay votes for
1,308,662,966 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation with 98.60% support
Say-on-pay votes against
18,528,723 votes
Votes against advisory executive compensation resolution, 1.40% of votes cast
Key Terms
forward-looking statements, Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures, executive compensation, advisory basis, +2 more
6 terms
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures financial
"Refer to our website for detailed forward-looking statements and notes regarding 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' at www.cnrl.com."
Non-GAAP and other financial measures are company-reported numbers that adjust standard accounting results to highlight particular aspects of performance, such as cash flow or recurring earnings, by excluding items management considers one-time or non-core. Investors use them like a cook's adjusted recipe to see a specific flavor — they can help reveal trends or operating strength that conventional accounting hides, but they require careful comparison because different companies may adjust the numbers in different ways.
executive compensation financial
"On an advisory basis, accepting the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, as described in the Information Circular."
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
advisory basis regulatory
"On an advisory basis, accepting the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, as described in the Information Circular."
senior crude oil and natural gas production company financial
"Canadian Natural is a senior crude oil and natural gas production company, with continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa."
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 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated: May 8, 2026
Commission File Number: 333-12138
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
2100, 855 - 2ND Street S. W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8
(Address of principal executive offices)
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 X
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release Dated May 8, 2026 | ||||
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited Reports Voting Results at Annual and Special Meeting | |||||
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.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Registrant) | |||||||||||
| Date: May 8, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||
Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||||
| Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Canada | |||||||||||
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
REPORTS VOTING RESULTS AT ANNUAL MEETING
CALGARY, ALBERTA – MAY 8, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Canadian Natural held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026. The result of the vote by shareholders for each resolution is reported below.
1.The election of the following nominees as directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. | |||||||||||
Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||||||||
Shelley A.M. Brown | 1,318,109,116 | 9,085,190 | |||||||||
99.32% | 0.68% | ||||||||||
Dr. M. Elizabeth Cannon | 1,318,761,424 | 8,432,883 | |||||||||
99.36% | 0.64% | ||||||||||
N. Murray Edwards | 1,281,832,744 | 45,361,563 | |||||||||
96.58% | 3.42% | ||||||||||
Christopher L. Fong | 1,233,806,307 | 93,388,000 | |||||||||
92.96% | 7.04% | ||||||||||
Ambassador Gordon D. Giffin | 1,213,053,561 | 114,140,746 | |||||||||
91.40% | 8.60% | ||||||||||
Christine M. Healy | 1,313,297,299 | 13,897,007 | |||||||||
98.95% | 1.05% | ||||||||||
Dr. Grant E. Isaac | 1,325,514,980 | 1,679,327 | |||||||||
99.87% | 0.13% | ||||||||||
Steve W. Laut | 1,304,222,672 | 22,971,635 | |||||||||
98.27% | 1.73% | ||||||||||
Honourable Frank J. McKenna | 1,277,696,158 | 49,498,150 | |||||||||
96.27% | 3.73% | ||||||||||
Scott G. Stauth | 1,312,197,438 | 14,996,869 | |||||||||
98.87% | 1.13% | ||||||||||
David A. Tuer | 1,269,988,268 | 57,206,039 | |||||||||
95.69% | 4.31% | ||||||||||
Annette M. Verschuren | 1,312,955,652 | 14,238,655 | |||||||||
98.93% | 1.07% | ||||||||||
Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Refer to our website for detailed forward-looking statements and notes regarding 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' at www.cnrl.com.
Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||||||||
2.The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, Calgary, Alberta as auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and the authorization of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation to fix their remuneration. | 1,321,098,967 | 44,491,224 | |||||||||
96.74% | 3.26% | ||||||||||
Votes For | Votes Against | ||||||||||
3.On an advisory basis, accepting the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, as described in the Information Circular. | 1,308,662,966 | 18,528,723 | |||||||||
98.60% | 1.40% | ||||||||||
Canadian Natural is a senior crude oil and natural gas production company, with continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa.
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED T (403) 517-6700 F (403) 517-7350 E ir@cnrl.com 2100, 855 - 2 Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4J8 www.cnrl.com | ||
SCOTT G. STAUTH President VICTOR C. DAREL Chief Financial Officer LANCE J. CASSON Manager, Investor Relations Trading Symbol - CNQ Toronto Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange | ||
Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Refer to our website for detailed forward-looking statements and notes regarding 'Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures' at www.cnrl.com.
FAQ
How strong was support for director nominees at Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)?
Director support was very high, with each nominee receiving over 90% of votes cast. Individual approvals ranged from about 91.40% up to 99.87%, signaling broad shareholder confidence in the company’s board composition and oversight.
What type of company is Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) and where are its operations?
Canadian Natural is described as a senior crude oil and natural gas production company. It has continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa, providing geographic diversification.
Does Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) highlight any cautionary statements in this disclosure?
The disclosure notes that certain information may constitute forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. It states the company does not undertake to update such statements except as required and refers readers to its website for detailed non‑GAAP and forward‑looking disclosures.