F&G Annuities (NYSE: FG) 2026 meeting backs directors, pay and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 24, 2026. As of the April 27, 2026 record date, 132,889,653 shares of common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote, and a quorum was present.
Shareholders elected three Class I directors to terms running until the 2029 annual meeting. John D. Rood received 113,646,889 votes for, Michael J. Nolan received 114,395,900 votes for, and J. Douglas Martinez received 121,516,937 votes for.
Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers, with 119,448,973 votes for and 3,813,140 against. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 128,066,731 votes for and 51,901 against.
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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 entitled to vote: 132,889,653 shares
Votes for J. Douglas Martinez: 121,516,937 votes
Votes for say-on-pay: 119,448,973 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
132,889,653 shares
Common stock outstanding as of April 27, 2026 record date
Votes for J. Douglas Martinez
121,516,937 votes
Election as Class I director until 2029
Votes for say-on-pay
119,448,973 votes
Non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation
Votes against say-on-pay
3,813,140 votes
Non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation
Votes for auditor ratification
128,066,731 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Votes against auditor ratification
51,901 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Key Terms
non-binding advisory resolution, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Emerging growth company
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non-binding advisory resolution financial
"To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation paid to our named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory resolution is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion or recommendation but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a public survey: management can ignore it, but a strong vote for or against signals investor sentiment, can sway board behavior or policy decisions, and may influence market perception and future, potentially binding, actions.
broker non-votes regulatory
"FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER NON-VOTES 119,448,973 | 3,813,140 | 61,199 | 4,824,539"
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 regulatory
"Ratification and appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
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.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company The F&G Annuities & Life, Inc."
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
Were F&G (FG) directors re-elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, three Class I directors—John D. Rood, Michael J. Nolan, and J. Douglas Martinez—were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Each received a substantial majority of votes cast for their election, with broker non-votes reported separately from for and withheld votes.
Were there broker non-votes in F&G (FG) 2026 governance items?
Yes, broker non-votes were reported on the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, totaling 4,824,539 shares. Broker non-votes occur when brokers lack voting instructions for non-routine items, and they can affect the calculation of support percentages.