Extra Space Storage 2026 meeting voting results
Extra Space Storage Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on May 14, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Extra Space Storage Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected 10 directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 184 million votes in favor, including 190,559,989 votes for CEO Joseph D. Margolis and 190,524,767 votes for Joseph V. Saffire.
Stockholders also ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 189,315,222 votes for and 10,151,639 against. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 176,329,146 votes for, 12,764,521 against, and 2,033,423 abstentions.
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 Margolis: 190,559,989 shares
Votes for Saffire: 190,524,767 shares
Lowest director support: 184,735,207 shares
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8 metrics
Votes for Margolis
190,559,989 shares
Director election for Joseph D. Margolis
Votes for Saffire
190,524,767 shares
Director election for Joseph V. Saffire
Lowest director support
184,735,207 shares
Votes for Mark G. Barberio
Auditor ratification for votes
189,315,222 shares
Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
10,151,639 shares
Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay for votes
176,329,146 shares
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay against votes
12,764,521 shares
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
8,412,000 shares
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, named executive officers, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-vote financial
"Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstain | Broker Non-Vote"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 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.
advisory basis financial
"The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company | |"
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 Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected 10 directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. All three proposals received more votes in favor than against, confirming the company’s recommended slate and pay program for named executive officers.
Were all Extra Space Storage (EXR) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes, all 10 director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee received strong majority support, with votes for ranging from about 184.7 million to 190.6 million, plus 8,412,000 broker non-votes reported for each director line item.
How did Extra Space Storage (EXR) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The vote totaled 189,315,222 shares for, 10,151,639 against, and 72,229 abstaining, with no broker non-votes reported for this ratification item.
Was Extra Space Storage (EXR) executive compensation approved in the 2026 say-on-pay vote?
Yes, stockholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis. The vote was 176,329,146 shares for, 12,764,521 against, and 2,033,423 abstaining, along with 8,412,000 broker non-votes, indicating majority support for the company’s disclosed pay programs.
How much opposition was there to Extra Space Storage (EXR) say-on-pay proposal in 2026?
The non-binding say-on-pay proposal received 12,764,521 votes against and 2,033,423 abstentions versus 176,329,146 votes in favor. Although a notable minority opposed, the advisory measure still passed with a clear majority of shares present and entitled to vote at the meeting.
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