Graham Holdings stockholders elect directors, ok pay
Graham Holdings Company reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 5, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Graham Holdings Company reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 5, 2026. Stockholders elected ten directors to the board, with the Class A common stockholders casting 928,001 votes "for" each listed nominee.
Class B common stockholders supported nominees including Tony Allen, Danielle Conley, and Christopher C. Davis, with varying levels of votes "for" and "against." Class A stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 928,001 votes in favor and no votes against or abstaining.
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
Class A director votes: 928,001 votes for each nominee
Tony Allen Class B vote: 2,008,684 for; 616,040 against; 1,600 abstain
Danielle Conley Class B vote: 2,021,514 for; 603,512 against; 1,298 abstain
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Class A director votes
928,001 votes for each nominee
Election of directors, Class A Common Stock
Tony Allen Class B vote
2,008,684 for; 616,040 against; 1,600 abstain
Election of directors, Class B Common Stock
Danielle Conley Class B vote
2,021,514 for; 603,512 against; 1,298 abstain
Election of directors, Class B Common Stock
Christopher C. Davis Class B vote
1,630,311 for; 994,436 against; 1,577 abstain
Election of directors, Class B Common Stock
Say-on-pay Class A vote
928,001 for; 0 against; 0 abstain
Advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, Advisory Vote, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"On May 5, 2026, Graham Holdings Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Class A Common Stock Nominees"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Class B Common Stock financial
"Class B Common Stock Nominees"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Advisory Vote regulatory
"Advisory Vote by the Class A stockholders to Approve 2025 Compensation"
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
"the compensation paid to 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
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What did Graham Holdings (GHC) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders at Graham Holdings’ 2026 annual meeting voted on electing ten directors and approving 2025 executive compensation. Class A and Class B shares voted separately on director nominees, while only Class A stockholders cast the advisory vote on named executive officer pay.
Which directors were elected by Graham Holdings (GHC) Class A stockholders?
Class A stockholders elected directors including Thomas S. Gayner, Donald E. Graham, Jack Markell, Anne M. Mulcahy, Timothy J. O’Shaughnessy, G. Richard Wagoner Jr., and Katharine Weymouth, with 928,001 votes cast in favor for each nominee and no votes recorded as against or abstaining.
How did Graham Holdings (GHC) Class B stockholders vote on board nominees?
Class B stockholders supported several nominees with mixed levels of support. Tony Allen received 2,008,684 votes for and 616,040 against, Danielle Conley received 2,021,514 for and 603,512 against, and Christopher C. Davis received 1,630,311 for and 994,436 against, with small numbers abstaining.
Was Graham Holdings’ 2025 executive compensation approved by stockholders?
Yes. Class A stockholders approved Graham Holdings’ 2025 compensation for named executive officers in an advisory vote. The result showed 928,001 votes in favor, with no votes against and no abstentions, indicating full support from the Class A voting block present for this proposal.
Who signed the Graham Holdings (GHC) 8-K reporting the 2026 meeting results?
The report summarizing the 2026 annual meeting results was signed on behalf of Graham Holdings Company by Nicole M. Maddrey. She is identified in the document as Senior Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, signing under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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