Digital Realty investors back board and auditor
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 29, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 29, 2026. Stockholders elected all ten director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Stephen R. Bolze and CEO Andrew P. Power, received over 285 million votes in favor.
Stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with approximately 310.5 million votes for and no broker non-votes. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.
A stockholder proposal requesting enhanced water risk disclosure did not pass, receiving about 69.8 million votes for and 240.7 million votes against, with additional abstentions and broker non-votes.
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
Votes for Bolze: 312,007,163 votes
Votes for CEO Power: 312,207,574 votes
Auditor ratification for: 310,501,955 votes
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Votes for Bolze
312,007,163 votes
Election of director Stephen R. Bolze
Votes for CEO Power
312,207,574 votes
Election of director Andrew P. Power
Auditor ratification for
310,501,955 votes
KPMG LLP as 2026 independent registered public accounting firm
Say-on-pay for
280,134,935 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay against
32,164,890 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Water disclosure for
69,757,155 votes
Stockholder proposal on enhanced water risk disclosure
Water disclosure against
240,748,354 votes
Stockholder proposal on enhanced water risk disclosure
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding, advisory basis, say-on-pay vote, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 13,738,495"
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
"Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our 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.
non-binding, advisory basis financial
"Resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our 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.
say-on-pay vote financial
"compensation of our named executive officers (a “say-on-pay vote”)"
A say-on-pay vote is a shareholder advisory vote on a company’s executive compensation package, usually held at the annual meeting to approve or voice disapproval of how top managers are paid. Think of it as a feedback button for owners: while the vote is often nonbinding, a strong negative outcome warns of governance problems, can force pay-policy changes, damage board credibility and ultimately influence long-term shareholder returns.
stockholder proposal financial
"A stockholder proposal regarding enhanced water risk disclosure"
FAQ
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What did Digital Realty (DLR) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Digital Realty stockholders elected all ten director nominees, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and voted down a stockholder proposal seeking enhanced water risk disclosure, according to the reported vote totals and broker non-votes.
Were all Digital Realty (DLR) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes, all ten director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Stephen R. Bolze and Andrew P. Power, received significantly more votes for than against, with additional abstentions and broker non-votes recorded.
Did Digital Realty (DLR) stockholders approve the company’s auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 310,501,955 votes for, 16,369,312 votes against, 128,186 abstentions and no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.
How did Digital Realty (DLR) stockholders vote on executive compensation?
Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Digital Realty’s named executive officers. The say-on-pay proposal received 280,134,935 votes for, 32,164,890 votes against, 961,133 abstentions and 13,738,495 broker non-votes at the 2026 annual meeting.
What happened to the Digital Realty (DLR) water risk disclosure proposal?
A stockholder proposal requesting enhanced water risk disclosure did not pass. It received 69,757,155 votes for, 240,748,354 votes against, 2,755,449 abstentions and 13,738,495 broker non-votes, indicating substantially more opposition than support among voting stockholders.
When did Digital Realty (DLR) hold its 2026 annual stockholder meeting?
Digital Realty held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 29, 2026. At this meeting, investors voted on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation on an advisory basis, and a stockholder proposal regarding enhanced water risk disclosure, with detailed vote counts reported.
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