Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) shareholders support directors, auditor and pay
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation reported results from its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held virtually on May 26, 2026. Shareholders elected Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel as Class II directors for terms expiring in 2029, with support ranging from about 60 million to over 72 million votes in favor for each nominee. Investors also confirmed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 66.7 million votes for and 21.0 million against. In addition, shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 executive compensation program, with 68.5 million votes for, 5.7 million against, and 13.3 million 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
Votes for Richard Haddrill: 72,559,637 votes
Votes for Chieh Huang: 60,221,596 votes
Votes for Marilyn Spiegel: 71,349,419 votes
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Votes for Richard Haddrill
72,559,637 votes
Election as Class II Director
Votes for Chieh Huang
60,221,596 votes
Election as Class II Director
Votes for Marilyn Spiegel
71,349,419 votes
Election as Class II Director
Auditor ratification for votes
66,719,229 votes
Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
20,989,959 votes
Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay for votes
68,543,867 votes
2025 executive compensation advisory approval
Say-on-pay against votes
5,726,910 votes
2025 executive compensation advisory approval
Broker non-votes on proposals 1 and 3
13,339,349 shares
Director elections and say-on-pay
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, named executive officers
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Withhold | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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
"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025."
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025."
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 Six Flags (FUN) 2026 annual meeting and for how long?
Investors elected Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel as Class II directors for three-year terms expiring in 2029. Each nominee received strong majority support, with votes for ranging from about 60.2 million to 72.6 million, plus additional broker non-votes reported.
Were there significant broker non-votes in Six Flags (FUN) 2026 meeting results?
Yes, broker non-votes were reported on director elections and the advisory compensation proposal, totaling 13,339,349 shares in each case. Broker non-votes occur when brokers lack authority to vote uninstructed shares on certain matters, but they do not count as votes against those proposals.