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Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) holders back directors and share issuance authority at 2026 AGM

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Dole plc reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting held on May 20, 2026. Shareholders elected four directors — Jacinta Devine, Johan Lindén, Jimmy Tolan and Kevin Toland — each to a three-year term, with strong majorities voting in favor.

Shareholders also ratified KPMG LLP as auditors and authorized the Audit Committee to set their remuneration for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, shareholders approved authorizing the Board to issue shares under Irish law and to exclude pre-emption rights, giving the Board flexibility to issue equity without first offering shares to existing holders.

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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.
Votes for Johan Lindén 56,789,952 votes Election as director at 2026 AGM
Votes for Jimmy Tolan 55,727,632 votes Election as director at 2026 AGM
Votes for Kevin Toland 56,541,868 votes Election as director at 2026 AGM
Auditor ratification - For 55,530,224 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP for year ending Dec 31, 2026
Share issuance authority - For 56,998,841 votes Approval to authorize Board to issue shares under Irish law
Exclusion of pre-emption rights - For 55,046,301 votes Approval to authorize Board to exclude pre-emption rights
Annual General Meeting regulatory
"On May 20, 2026, Dole plc ... held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”)."
pre-emption rights regulatory
"Shareholders approved the granting of authority to the Board to exclude pre-emption rights under Irish law"
A shareholder’s right to be offered new shares before they are sold to outsiders, allowing existing owners to buy enough to keep their ownership percentage. Think of it like being offered the first slice of a pie so your share doesn’t shrink; it matters to investors because it protects voting power and economic value from being diluted when a company issues more stock, and it can affect how easy or costly fundraising is.
statutory auditors regulatory
"authorized the Audit Committee ... to fix the remuneration of KPMG as statutory auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
Statutory auditors are independent, legally required professionals who examine a company's financial statements and records to confirm they are accurate and comply with law. Think of them as an impartial inspector or referee who checks the bookkeeping and internal controls; their reports give investors confidence that reported profits, losses and risks are reliable and help detect errors, fraud or accounting problems that could affect a company’s value.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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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 21, 2026


Dole plc
(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ireland 001-4069598-1610692
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)Commission File Number(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)

29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7
D07 PH36 Ireland

101 S. Tryon St, Suite #600, Charlotte, NC
United States 28202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

353-1-887-2600
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ 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
Ordinary Shares, $0.01 par value per shareDOLENew York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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.

On May 20, 2026, Dole plc (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”). The proposals presented at the AGM are described in the Company’s proxy statement for the AGM furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026. The final voting results were as follows:
Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
Shareholders elected each of the following director nominees for a three-year term as follows:
DirectorsForAgainstAbstain
Jacinta Devine46,724,35710,664,01112,159
Johan Lindén56,789,952598,80711,768
Jimmy Tolan55,727,6321,661,11111,784
Kevin Toland56,541,868846,88511,774
Proposal 2 – Ratification of auditors
Shareholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company and authorized the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company to fix the remuneration of KPMG as statutory auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as follows:
ForAgainstAbstain
55,530,2241,867,3202,983
Proposal 3 – Issue of shares
Shareholders approved the granting of authority to the Board to issue shares under Irish law:
ForAgainstAbstain
56,998,841387,19414,492
Proposal 4 – Exclusion of pre-emption rights
Shareholders approved the granting of authority to the Board to exclude pre-emption rights under Irish law:
ForAgainstAbstain
55,046,3012,327,08927,138

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


DOLE PLC 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, hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 21, 2026    
DOLE PLC
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Jacinta Devine
Name: Jacinta Devine
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Dole (DOLE) shareholders approve at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders approved all key proposals, including electing four directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as auditors, and granting the Board authority to issue shares and exclude pre-emption rights under Irish law, confirming the company’s proposed governance and capital authority framework.

Which directors were elected at Dole (DOLE) 2026 Annual General Meeting?

Shareholders elected Jacinta Devine, Johan Lindén, Jimmy Tolan and Kevin Toland to three-year terms. Each received strong support, with votes in favor ranging from about 46.7 million to 56.8 million, and relatively low votes against and abstentions for all nominees.

Did Dole (DOLE) shareholders ratify KPMG as auditors for 2026?

Yes, shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as auditors and authorized the Audit Committee to fix their remuneration for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 55,530,224 votes for, 1,867,320 against, and 2,983 abstentions recorded in the voting results.

What share issuance authority did Dole (DOLE) shareholders grant the Board?

Shareholders approved granting the Board authority to issue shares under Irish law, with 56,998,841 votes for, 387,194 against, and 14,492 abstentions. This authorization provides flexibility for future equity issuance within the legal framework described in the company’s proxy materials.

What does the exclusion of pre-emption rights mean for Dole (DOLE)?

Shareholders approved allowing the Board to exclude pre-emption rights under Irish law, with 55,046,301 votes for and 2,327,089 against. This means new share issuances can proceed without first offering shares to existing holders, as detailed in the company’s AGM proxy statement.

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