Quest Diagnostics 2026 shareholder voting results filed
Quest Diagnostics reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Quest Diagnostics reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026. All nominated directors were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving substantially more votes "for" than "against".
Stockholders approved the advisory resolution on executive officer compensation and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. A stockholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman did not receive sufficient support and was not approved.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Director vote example: 93,821,069 for / 205,166 against
Say-on-pay support: 86,869,738 for
Auditor ratification for votes: 97,340,034 for
+2 more
5 metrics
Director vote example
93,821,069 for / 205,166 against
Election of Robert B. Carter as director
Say-on-pay support
86,869,738 for
Advisory vote on executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification for votes
97,340,034 for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for 2026
Independent chair proposal for votes
23,999,636 for
Stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman
Independent chair proposal against votes
69,792,819 against
Stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, advisory resolution, independent registered public accounting firm, stockholder proposal, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The following is a summary of the voting results for each matter presented to the stockholders at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
advisory resolution financial
"The advisory resolution to approve the executive officer compensation disclosed in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement was approved"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was approved"
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.
stockholder proposal financial
"The stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman was not approved by the following votes"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company 1 Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders"
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.
FAQ
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What did Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a proposal for an independent board chairman. All directors were elected, pay was approved, PricewaterhouseCoopers was ratified, and the independent chair proposal was not approved.
Were all Quest Diagnostics (DGX) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes, all director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Timothy C. Wentworth and Robert B. Carter, received significantly more votes in favor than against, with additional broker non-votes reported.
Which audit firm did Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The ratification vote was 97,340,034 shares for, 5,809,995 against, and 185,622 abstentions, indicating strong overall support for the auditor.
What happened to the Quest Diagnostics (DGX) proposal for an independent board chairman?
The stockholder proposal for an independent board chairman was not approved. It received 23,999,636 votes for, 69,792,819 against, and 407,290 abstentions, along with 9,135,906 broker non-votes on the proposal.
When was the 2026 Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Annual Meeting of Stockholders held?
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 20, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and an independent board chairman proposal, with detailed vote counts disclosed.
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