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Globe Life (NYSE: GL) investors back 2025 pay and 2026 incentive plan

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Globe Life Inc. reported results of its April 30, 2026 annual shareholder meeting and board changes. Long‑serving directors Linda L. Addison and Marilyn A. Alexander retired from the Board at the meeting.

Shareholders elected 12 directors to one‑year terms, with each nominee receiving over 59 million votes in favor. They gave advisory approval to 2025 executive compensation, with 55,385,745 votes for and 6,887,045 against, and approved the Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan with 57,917,710 votes for and 4,271,772 against. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 67,622,465 votes for and 3,212,321 against. The company plans to include an annual shareholder vote on executive compensation in its proxy materials through 2029.

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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.
Director vote example 62,244,146 votes for Alice S. Cho election as director, Proposal I
2025 executive compensation vote 55,385,745 votes for Advisory say-on-pay approval, Proposal II
2026 Incentive Plan approval 57,917,710 votes for Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan, Proposal III
Auditor ratification for 2026 67,622,465 votes for Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Proposal IV
Broker non-votes on key proposals 8,517,316 shares Broker non-votes on Proposals I–III
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 30, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Advisory Approval of 2025 Executive Compensation financial
"Proposal II — Advisory Approval of 2025 Executive Compensation"
Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan financial
"Proposal III — Approval of Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan"
Broker Non-Vote financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote"
Independent Auditor financial
"Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditor for 2026"
An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026 (April 30, 2026)
GLOBE LIFE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-0805263-0780404
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
ID No.)
7677 Henneman Way, McKinney, Texas 75070
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 569-4000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a.-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchanged on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per shareGLNew York Stock Exchange
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per shareGLNYSE Texas, Inc.
4.250% Junior Subordinated DebenturesGL PRDNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):
Emerging growth company☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐



Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Other Officers.

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Linda L. Addison and Marilyn A. Alexander retired from the Globe Life Inc. Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 30, 2026.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.

(e) Not applicable.


Item 5.07    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.
(a) Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 30, 2026
 
(b) Proposals:

Proposal I — Election of Directors for One-Year Terms

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
1.1 Matthew J. Adams62,181,719 170,17848,993 8,517,316 
1.2 Cheryl D. Alston61,601,027 768,76631,097 8,517,316 
1.3 Mark A. Blinn60,234,243 2,102,84963,798 8,517,316 
1.4 James P. Brannen61,317,507 1,013,39669,987 8,517,316 
1.5 Alice S. Cho62,244,146 108,30848,436 8,517,316 
1.6 J. Matthew Darden59,141,475 3,011,568247,847 8,517,316 
1.7 Philip M. Jacobs62,179,522 175,47145,897 8,517,316 
1.8 Derek T. Kan61,708,270 655,77736,843 8,517,316 
1.9 Sandra L. Phillips61,763,668 596,10341,119 8,517,316 
1.10 David A. Rodriguez61,857,168 416,477127,245 8,517,316 
1.11 Frank M. Svoboda59,136,559 3,016,248248,083 8,517,316 
1.12 Mary E. Thigpen62,097,380 259,22744,283 8,517,316 

Proposal II — Advisory Approval of 2025 Executive Compensation (Annual "Say-on-Pay")

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
2025 Executive Compensation 55,385,745 6,887,045 128,100 8,517,316 

Proposal III — Approval of Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan57,917,710 4,271,772 211,408 8,517,316 







Proposal IV — Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditor for 2026

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
Deloitte & Touche LLP67,622,465 3,212,321 83,420 0 

(c) Not applicable.
(d) Globe Life Inc. will include a shareholder vote on the compensation of executives in its proxy materials each year until the next required vote on the frequency with which shareholders will vote on the compensation of executives as disclosed in proxy statements, which will occur in 2029.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 GLOBE LIFE INC.
Date: May 4, 2026
 /s/ Christopher T. Moore
 Christopher T. Moore

Corporate Senior Vice President,
Associate Counsel and Corporate Secretary


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What director changes did Globe Life (GL) announce from the 2026 annual meeting?

Globe Life reported that directors Linda L. Addison and Marilyn A. Alexander retired from the Board at the April 30, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Other directors were elected to one‑year terms, maintaining board continuity following these planned retirements.

How did Globe Life (GL) shareholders vote on 2025 executive compensation?

Shareholders gave advisory approval to Globe Life’s 2025 executive compensation, with 55,385,745 votes for, 6,887,045 against, and 128,100 abstentions. There were 8,517,316 broker non‑votes, indicating some uninstructed shares that were not counted for or against the proposal.

Was the Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan approved by shareholders?

Yes. The Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan was approved with 57,917,710 votes for, 4,271,772 against, and 211,408 abstentions, plus 8,517,316 broker non‑votes. This vote authorizes the company’s new incentive compensation framework starting with the 2026 plan year.

Which auditing firm did Globe Life (GL) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Globe Life’s independent auditor for 2026. The vote totaled 67,622,465 for, 3,212,321 against, and 83,420 abstentions, with no broker non‑votes reported on this auditor ratification proposal.

Will Globe Life (GL) hold annual say-on-pay votes going forward?

Globe Life stated it will include a shareholder vote on executive compensation in its proxy materials each year until the next required vote on frequency, which will occur in 2029. This continues the annual non‑binding advisory “say‑on‑pay” practice.

How many votes supported Globe Life’s director nominees at the 2026 meeting?

Each of the 12 director nominees received strong majority support, with favorable votes generally above 59 million. For example, Alice S. Cho received 62,244,146 votes for and Matthew J. Adams received 62,181,719 votes for, alongside broker non‑votes of 8,517,316 on each item.

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