Golar LNG (NASDAQ: GLNG) 2026 AGM backs board, sets $2M fees
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6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Golar LNG Limited held its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Hamilton, Bermuda, where shareholders approved all resolutions presented. The audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 were presented. Shareholders set the maximum number of directors at eight and allowed the board to fill casual vacancies.
All nominated directors, including Tor Olav Trøim and the rest of the existing board, were re-elected. Ernst & Young LLP of London was re-appointed as independent auditors, and director fees were approved up to a total of US$2,000,000 for the year ending December 31, 2026.
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Key Figures
Director fee cap: US$2,000,000
Maximum board size: 8 directors
AGM date: May 19, 2026
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Director fee cap
US$2,000,000
Total director fees for year ending December 31, 2026
Maximum board size
8 directors
Maximum number of directors approved at 2026 AGM
AGM date
May 19, 2026
Date of 2026 Annual General Meeting in Hamilton, Bermuda
Financial year presented
Year ended December 31, 2025
Audited consolidated financial statements presented at AGM
Key Terms
Annual General Meeting, casual vacancies, independent auditors, director fees, +1 more
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Annual General Meeting financial
"Golar LNG Limited (the “Company”) advises that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on May 19, 2026"
casual vacancies regulatory
"vacancies in the number of Directors be designated as casual vacancies and that the Board of Directors be authorised to fill such vacancies"
independent auditors financial
"To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP of London, England as the Company’s independent auditors and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration."
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
director fees financial
"To approve director fees payable to the Company’s Board of Directors of a total amount of fees not to exceed US$2,000,000.00 for the year ending December 31, 2026."
Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory
"This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act"
The Norwegian Securities Trading Act is the national law that sets the rules for buying, selling and offering financial instruments in Norway, including requirements for fair disclosure, market conduct and investor protection. For investors it matters because it helps ensure companies and intermediaries provide accurate information and prevents abusive trading, much like traffic laws make driving safer and predictable so people can trust the market and make informed decisions.
FAQ
What did Golar LNG (GLNG) approve at its 2026 AGM?
Golar LNG’s 2026 AGM approved all resolutions, including re-election of all directors, re-appointment of Ernst & Young as auditors, a cap on director fees, and authority for the board to fill director vacancies classified as casual vacancies.
How much director compensation did Golar LNG (GLNG) approve for 2026?
Shareholders approved director fees totaling up to US$2,000,000 for the year ending December 31, 2026. This amount covers compensation for the entire board and acts as a ceiling on fees payable during that financial year.
Were Golar LNG’s board members re-elected at the 2026 AGM?
Yes, shareholders re-elected all named directors, including Tor Olav Trøim, Daniel W. Rabun, Carl E. Steen, Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, Lori Wheeler Naess, Benoît de la Fouchardiere, Mi Hong Yoon, and Stephen Schaefer to continue serving on the board.
Who is Golar LNG’s independent auditor after the 2026 AGM?
Ernst & Young LLP of London, England was re-appointed as Golar LNG’s independent auditors. Shareholders also authorized the board of directors to determine the auditors’ remuneration for the upcoming audit period following the AGM.
What limit on board size did Golar LNG (GLNG) set at the 2026 AGM?
Shareholders resolved that the maximum number of directors will be not more than eight. Vacancies within this limit are designated as casual vacancies, which the board is authorized to fill as it deems fit over time.
When and where was Golar LNG’s 2026 AGM held?
The 2026 AGM took place on May 19, 2026 at 09:30 am Bermuda time at Golar LNG’s registered office on the 2nd Floor, The S.E. Pearman Building, 9 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, with all resolutions passed.