Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) reports 2026 director, pay and auditor vote outcomes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Of 35,183,967 common shares entitled to vote, 31,221,297 were represented, giving an 88.74% quorum. Stockholders elected ten directors, each receiving between 89.22% and 99.71% of votes cast, with 1,788,538 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.
Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 31,195,684 votes for and 10,699 against. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved executive compensation with 28,296,391 votes for, 1,053,045 against, and 83,323 abstentions, plus 1,788,538 broker non-votes.
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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
Shares entitled to vote: 35,183,967 shares
Shares present at meeting: 31,221,297 shares
Quorum percentage: 88.74%
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8 metrics
Shares entitled to vote
35,183,967 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at 2026 Annual Meeting
Shares present at meeting
31,221,297 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy, 2026 Annual Meeting
Quorum percentage
88.74%
Quorum at 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Highest director support
99.71%
Votes for Gaurav Kapoor as percentage of votes cast
Lowest director support
89.22%
Votes for Cindy L. Wallis-Lage as percentage of votes cast
Auditor ratification support
31,195,684 votes for
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Executive pay approval votes
28,296,391 votes for
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on Proposals 1 & 3
1,788,538 shares
Broker non-votes on director elections and say-on-pay
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"On May 18, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders."
broker non-votes financial
"There were 1,788,538 broker non-votes as to Proposal No. 1."
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 financial
"ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
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 vote financial
"Proposal No. 3. Advisory vote regarding approval of the compensation paid"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
named executive officers financial
"approval of the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers"
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.
FAQ
Which directors were elected at Comfort Systems USA (FIX)'s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected ten directors: Darcy G. Anderson, Herman E. Bulls, Rhoman J. Hardy, Gaurav Kapoor, Brian E. Lane, Pablo G. Mercado, Franklin Myers, William J. Sandbrook, Constance E. Skidmore, and Cindy L. Wallis-Lage. Each nominee received at least 89.22% of votes cast for election.
What are broker non-votes mentioned in Comfort Systems USA (FIX)'s 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not receive voting instructions for non-routine items. For Comfort Systems USA’s 2026 meeting, 1,788,538 broker non-votes were recorded on director elections and the executive compensation advisory vote, but none on auditor ratification.
Who is the independent registered public accounting firm for Comfort Systems USA (FIX) for 2026?
Deloitte & Touche LLP will serve as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Shareholders ratified this appointment with 31,195,684 votes for, 10,699 against, and 14,912 abstentions at the 2026 Annual Meeting.