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GM (GM) investors back larger incentive plan and reject governance proposals

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General Motors Company reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Investors approved Amendment No. 2 to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance by 27 million and extending the plan’s term to June 3, 2036. Shareholders elected all 10 director nominees and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026. They also approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation and chose an annual advisory vote on pay. Two shareholder proposals, one to separate the Chair and CEO roles and another requesting a report on human rights standards for indigenous peoples, did not pass.

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GM shareholders backed the board’s agenda, including a larger long-term incentive pool.

The meeting shows GM maintaining strong board support. All 10 directors were elected, and shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor. The advisory vote on executive pay passed, and investors opted for annual say‑on‑pay votes, keeping regular oversight of compensation practices.

The most structural change is Amendment No. 2 to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, adding 27 million shares for equity awards and extending the plan to June 3, 2036. This provides a long runway for stock-based compensation, though the filing does not quantify effects relative to total shares.

Governance-related shareholder proposals to separate Chair and CEO roles and to require a human-rights report for indigenous peoples were both rejected by wide margins. Future proxy materials and compensation disclosures will show how the enlarged equity pool is used and how investors respond over coming years.

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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
LTIP share increase 27 million shares Additional shares available under 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan
LTIP term June 3, 2036 Extended expiration date of 2020 LTIP
Auditor ratification votes for 762,459,672 Votes for Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor
Say-on-pay votes for 642,847,031 Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
1-year say-on-pay frequency 672,645,795 Votes favoring annual advisory vote on executive pay
Chair/CEO split proposal votes for 152,263,297 Support for separating Chair and CEO roles
Human-rights report proposal votes for 101,084,999 Support for indigenous peoples human-rights report proposal
Example director votes for 681,897,513 Votes for Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. as director
2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"approved Amendment No. 2 (the “Amendment”) to the General Motors Company 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
incentive stock option awards financial
"increased the number of shares available for issuance pursuant to incentive stock option awards under the 2020 LTIP"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratify the Selection of Ernst & Young 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 vote financial
"approve, on an Advisory Basis, Named Executive Officer 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.
broker non-votes financial
"with abstentions counted as votes against and broker non-votes having no effect"
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.
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of GM’s named executive officers"
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.
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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): June 2, 2026
___________________
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________
Delaware
001-34960
27-0756180
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1240 Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
48265-3000
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(313) 667-1500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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 class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
GM
New 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 Certain Officers.
As noted below under Item 5.07, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of General
Motors Company ("GM" or the "Company") held on June 2, 2026, GM's shareholders, upon the recommendation of
GM's Board of Directors (the “Board”), approved Amendment No. 2 (the “Amendment”) to the General Motors
Company 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended, the "2020 LTIP"). The Amendment increased the overall
number of shares available for issuance under the 2020 LTIP by 27 million; increased the number of shares available
for issuance pursuant to incentive stock option awards under the 2020 LTIP by that same 27 million; and extended
the term of the 2020 LTIP to June 3, 2036.
A more detailed description of the material terms of the Amendment was included in the Company's Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 20,
2026 and the supplement thereto on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 26, 2026 (together, the "Proxy
Statement"), and such description is hereby incorporated by reference herein. The foregoing and the summary in the
Proxy Statement are not complete summaries of the terms of the Amendment and are qualified by reference to the
text of the Amendment, which is included as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 5.07.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a) GM held the Annual Meeting on June 2, 2026.
(b) At the Annual Meeting, GM shareholders voted on the matters set forth below, with final voting results
indicated. For the election of directors, each nominee who received a majority of votes cast (i.e., votes for exceeded
votes against, with abstentions and broker non-votes having no effect) was elected as a director. All other items were
approved if the number of shares voted for exceeded the number of shares voted against, with abstentions counted as
votes against and broker non-votes having no effect. The proposals are further described in the Proxy Statement.
(1)  Election of Directors. GM's shareholders elected each of the 10 nominees for election to the Board, each
for a one-year term:
Director
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
Mary T. Barra
649,255,061
37,355,979
2,516,453
76,698,421
Wesley G. Bush
673,370,351
15,056,592
700,550
76,698,421
Joanne C. Crevoiserat
673,080,376
14,953,492
1,093,625
76,698,421
Joseph Jimenez
675,779,707
12,665,944
681,842
76,698,421
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.
681,897,513
6,584,321
645,659
76,698,421
Judith A. Miscik
667,672,492
20,840,917
614,084
76,698,421
Patricia F. Russo
608,267,120
80,186,615
673,758
76,698,421
Mark A. Tatum
673,105,504
14,899,843
1,122,146
76,698,421
Jan E. Tighe
681,728,628
6,715,702
683,163
76,698,421
Devin N. Wenig
656,149,974
32,265,643
711,876
76,698,421
(2)  Board Proposal to Ratify the Selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm for 2026. GM’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as GM’s
independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Votes For
762,459,672
Votes Against
2,639,409
Abstentions
726,833
Broker Non-Votes
0
(3)  Board Proposal to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, Named Executive Officer Compensation. GM’s
shareholders approved, by advisory vote, the compensation of GM’s named executive officers.
Votes For
642,847,031
Votes Against
44,473,958
Abstentions
1,806,504
Broker Non-Votes
76,698,421
(4)  Board Proposal to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Named
Executive Officer Compensation. GM's shareholders, by advisory vote, selected 1 Year as the recommended
frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.
1 Year
672,645,795
2 Years
763,374
3 Years
14,886,074
Abstentions
832,250
Broker Non-Votes
76,698,421
(5)  Board Proposal to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan to
Increase the Number of Shares Available for Issuance Thereunder. GM's shareholders approved the
Amendment.
Votes For
488,215,468
Votes Against
199,829,891
Abstentions
1,082,134
Broker Non-Votes
76,698,421
(6)  Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Separation of Chair and CEO Roles. GM's shareholders did not
approve the shareholder proposal regarding the separation of Chair and CEO roles.
Votes For
152,263,297
Votes Against
531,635,494
Abstentions
5,228,702
Broker Non-Votes
76,698,421
(7)  Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Human Rights Standards for Indigenous Peoples. GM's
shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposal requesting a report on human rights standards for
indigenous peoples.
Votes For
101,084,999
Votes Against
582,293,907
Abstentions
5,748,587
Broker Non-Votes
76,698,421
(d) Based on the voting results for Proposal 4 and consistent with the recommendation of the Board, GM has
determined to hold an advisory vote to approve the compensation of GM's named executive officers every year until
the next required advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes to approve named executive officer
compensation.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
Exhibit
Description
Exhibit 10.1
Amendment No. 2 to the General Motors Company 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan,
incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Definitive Proxy Statement of General Motors
Company filed with the SEC on April 20, 2026
Exhibit 104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY (Registrant)
By:
/s/ JOHN S. KIM
Date: June 4, 2026
John S. Kim
Assistant Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What did GM (GM) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved all board-backed items, including electing 10 directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, approving executive pay on an advisory basis, and expanding and extending the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

How did GM (GM) change its 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan?

GM shareholders approved Amendment No. 2 to the 2020 LTIP, adding 27 million shares available for issuance, increasing the same amount for incentive stock options, and extending the plan’s term through June 3, 2036.

What frequency did GM (GM) investors choose for say-on-pay votes?

Investors selected an annual say-on-pay vote. The one-year option received 672,645,795 votes, far exceeding the 2‑ and 3‑year alternatives, and GM plans to hold advisory pay votes every year until the next required frequency vote.

Were GM (GM) shareholder governance proposals approved in 2026?

Two shareholder proposals did not pass. A proposal to separate the Chair and CEO roles received 152,263,297 votes for and 531,635,494 against, and a proposal requesting a report on human rights standards for indigenous peoples was also rejected by a wide margin.

Who is GM’s (GM) independent auditor for 2026?

Ernst & Young LLP will remain GM’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Shareholders strongly ratified its selection, with 762,459,672 votes for, 2,639,409 against, and 726,833 abstentions, and no broker non-votes recorded.

Did GM (GM) shareholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. On an advisory basis, shareholders approved compensation for GM’s named executive officers, with 642,847,031 votes for, 44,473,958 against, 1,806,504 abstentions, and 76,698,421 broker non-votes at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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