Evertec (NYSE: EVTC) investors approve board slate, pay and auditor
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EVERTEC, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected all ten director nominees, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
There were 61,620,344 shares of common stock outstanding as of the March 27, 2026 record date, each entitled to one vote. A quorum was present, with 58,025,701 shares represented in person or by proxy.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security 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.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding: 61,620,344 shares
Shares represented: 58,025,701 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 55,008,339 votes
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Shares outstanding
61,620,344 shares
Common stock outstanding as of March 27, 2026 record date
Shares represented
58,025,701 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
55,008,339 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes against
1,469,014 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
57,308,440 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
673,775 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Director support example
56,303,267 votes for
Votes for director Virginia Gambale at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote on executive compensation, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum
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broker non-votes financial
"Name | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
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.
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"Proposal 2: Advisory vote on executive compensation."
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026."
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.
quorum financial
"Present at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy were the holders of 58,025,701 shares ... constituting a quorum."
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
FAQ
What did EVERTEC (EVTC) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected all ten director nominees, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor. These results confirm support for the board slate, pay program, and the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Was there a quorum for EVERTEC’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting?
Yes. Holders of 58,025,701 EVERTEC common shares were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. Meeting the quorum requirement allowed the company to conduct official business and record binding votes on directors, compensation, and auditor ratification items.
How did EVERTEC (EVTC) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
In the advisory vote on executive compensation, 55,008,339 votes were cast for, 1,469,014 against, and 47,839 abstained, with 1,500,509 broker non-votes. The strong majority in favor indicates broad stockholder support for the company’s named executive officer pay program.
Who is EVERTEC’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as EVERTEC’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 57,308,440 votes for, 673,775 against, and 43,486 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this item.
Which directors received the highest support at EVERTEC’s 2026 meeting?
Several directors received strong approval. For example, Virginia Gambale received 56,303,267 votes for and 198,267 against, while Aldo J. Polak received 56,154,666 for and 359,000 against. All ten nominees were elected, indicating broad stockholder backing for the full board slate.