Strong F.N.B. (NYSE: FNB) vote backs directors, pay plan and Ernst & Young
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F.N.B. Corporation reported results from its annual shareholder meeting and a board change. Independent lead director William B. Campbell, a director since 1975, retired from the board effective May 6, 2026. Shareholders elected ten director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with support levels generally above 89% of votes cast.
Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of named executive officers, with 271,506,978 votes in favor and 96.55% support. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 307,043,313 votes for and 97.44% support.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 5.07
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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
Executive pay support: 271,506,978 votes (96.55%)
Auditor ratification support: 307,043,313 votes (97.44%)
Highest director support: 280,350,070 votes (99.33%)
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6 metrics
Executive pay support
271,506,978 votes (96.55%)
Advisory vote to approve 2025 executive compensation
Auditor ratification support
307,043,313 votes (97.44%)
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Highest director support
280,350,070 votes (99.33%)
Votes for director nominee Mary Jo Dively
Lowest director support
252,862,537 votes (89.59%)
Votes for director nominee James D. Chiafullo
Broker non-votes on directors
33,431,676
Broker non-votes reported for each director nominee
Against executive pay
9,705,921 votes (3.45%)
Votes against 2025 executive compensation advisory resolution
Key Terms
independent lead director, advisory resolution, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes
4 terms
independent lead director financial
"Our independent lead director, William B. Campbell, who has been a director"
advisory resolution financial
"Proposal 2 - Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of FNB'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.
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 271,506,978 | 96.55 | % | 9,705,921 | 3.45 | % | 1,026,623 | 33,431,676"
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.
FAQ
What board change did F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) announce in this 8-K?
F.N.B. Corporation reported that independent lead director William B. Campbell, a director since 1975, retired from the board effective May 6, 2026. The filing notes he did not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, prompting a transition in board leadership.