BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO) wins strong support for board, auditor and pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BRP Inc. reports that shareholders overwhelmingly supported all management proposals at its annual meeting held on May 28, 2026. Every director nominee was elected, with individual support ranging from 92.85% to 99.96% of votes cast. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as auditor with 99.85% of votes for. An advisory, non-binding resolution approving the Company’s approach to executive compensation also passed with 99.32% support. BRP confirmed updated board committee memberships effective May 28, 2026, and reiterates that it generated annual sales of CA$8.4 billion and employed close to 17,000 people across more than 110 countries as of January 31, 2026.
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Key Figures
Say-on-pay votes for: 236,366,628 votes (99.32%)
Say-on-pay votes against: 1,624,928 votes (0.68%)
Auditor appointment votes for: 238,758,508 votes (99.85%)
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8 metrics
Say-on-pay votes for
236,366,628 votes (99.32%)
Advisory executive compensation resolution at May 28, 2026 meeting
Say-on-pay votes against
1,624,928 votes (0.68%)
Advisory executive compensation resolution at May 28, 2026 meeting
Auditor appointment votes for
238,758,508 votes (99.85%)
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor
Auditor votes withheld
366,712 votes (0.15%)
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor
Highest director support
237,897,350 votes for (99.96%)
Election of Ernesto M. Hernández as director
Lowest director support
220,969,381 votes for (92.85%)
Election of Joshua Bekenstein as director
Annual sales
CA$8.4 billion
Annual sales from over 110 countries as of January 31, 2026
Employees
Close to 17,000 employees
Headcount as of January 31, 2026
Key Terms
Report on Voting Results, National Instrument 51-102, advisory non-binding resolution, executive compensation, +2 more
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Report on Voting Results regulatory
"Report on Voting Results pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102"
National Instrument 51-102 regulatory
"Report on Voting Results pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102"
National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.
advisory non-binding resolution financial
"A ballot was conducted with respect to the adoption of an advisory non-binding resolution in respect of the Company’s approach to executive compensation"
executive compensation financial
"adoption of an advisory non-binding resolution in respect of the Company’s approach to executive compensation"
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.
Audit Committee governance
"The table below reflects the composition of the Board committees as of May 28th, 2026… Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Lead independent director governance
"Barbara Samardzich (Lead independent director)"
A lead independent director is a board member who is not part of company management and is chosen to coordinate and represent the other independent directors, often running sessions without the CEO, helping set meeting agendas, and serving as a liaison between shareholders and the board. For investors, this role signals stronger, more balanced oversight—like a neutral referee who helps ensure decisions are fair, transparent and focused on protecting shareholder interests.
FAQ
How strong was support for BRP Inc. (DOO) director elections in 2026?
Support for BRP directors was very high, with each nominee receiving more than 92% of votes cast. Several directors, including Michael Ross and Ernesto M. Hernández, received approximately 99.96% support, indicating broad shareholder backing for the board’s composition.
What were the 2026 auditor appointment voting results for BRP Inc. (DOO)?
Shareholders voted to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as BRP’s auditor, with 238,758,508 votes for and 366,712 votes withheld. This translated to 99.85% support and 0.15% withheld, signaling strong confidence in the external auditor choice.
What is BRP Inc.’s (DOO) business scale and footprint as of January 31, 2026?
BRP reported annual sales of CA$8.4 billion from more than 110 countries and employed close to 17,000 people as of January 31, 2026. The company focuses on powersports products, powertrains, and related parts, accessories, and apparel.
Were there changes to BRP Inc. (DOO) board committees after the 2026 meeting?
Yes. BRP published an updated committee composition as of May 28, 2026. The table shows roles such as Michael Ross chairing the Audit Committee and Edward Philip chairing both the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.