[8-K] HALLIBURTON CO Reports Material Event

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Halliburton Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2026, where investors voted on directors, auditor ratification, executive pay, and several equity and governance plans. Each director nominee received substantially more votes "For" than "Against," so the full slate was elected.

Shareholders approved ratifying KPMG LLP as independent accountants with 674,149,410 votes for and 36,742,407 against. They also backed, on an advisory basis, Halliburton’s executive compensation, and approved amendments to the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter, the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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Corporate governance analyst

Halliburton shareholders backed all proposals, signaling broad support for governance and pay structures.

Halliburton’s 2026 shareholder meeting shows strong support across governance items. Every director nominee gained more "For" than "Against" votes, and investors ratified KPMG LLP as independent public accountants with 674,149,410 votes in favor and 36,742,407 against.

Advisory approval of executive compensation and backing for amendments to the Stock and Incentive Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan indicate alignment with the company’s current compensation and equity frameworks. Approval of the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment also suggests comfort with structural changes described in the proposals.

The presence of broker non-votes on several items is typical when beneficial owners do not give specific voting instructions on non-routine matters. Overall, the voting pattern reflects broad shareholder support rather than a contested or transitional governance environment.

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.

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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 20, 2026

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-03492			75-2677995
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3000 North Sam Houston Parkway East,			Houston,			Texas			77032
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 871-2699

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share			HAL			New York Stock Exchange
						NYSE Texas, Inc.

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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 20, 2026, Halliburton Company (“Halliburton”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders were asked to consider and act upon:

(1)The election of Directors;

(2)A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as principal independent public accountants to examine the financial statements and books and records of Halliburton for the year 2026;

(3)A proposal to approve on an advisory basis Halliburton's executive compensation;

(4)A proposal to approve the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment;

(5)A proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan; and

(6)A proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The voting results for each matter are set out below.

1. Election of Directors: All Director nominees were elected at the Annual Meeting.

			For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
A.F. Al Khayyal			619,883,885						11,213,978						932,599						79,598,195
W.E. Albrecht			622,799,328						8,346,068						885,066						79,598,195
M.K. Banks			615,534,123						15,246,464						1,249,875						79,598,195
E.M. Cummings			623,197,722						7,946,408						886,332						79,598,195
M.S. Gerber			608,697,500						22,436,434						896,528						79,598,195
T.A. Leach			619,917,948						7,940,092						4,172,422						79,598,195
R.A. Malone			590,160,463						37,705,146						4,164,853						79,598,195
J.A. Miller			599,536,039						31,594,732						899,691						79,598,195
J.S. Slocum			624,926,490						6,181,575						922,397						79,598,195
M.S. Smith			608,905,689						18,563,203						4,561,570						79,598,195
J.L. Weiss			624,122,565						7,045,282						862,615						79,598,195
T.M. Edwards Young			539,002,964						92,123,434						904,064						79,598,195

2. Ratification of the appointment of auditors: The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as principal independent public accountants to examine the financial statements and books and records of Halliburton for the year ending December 31, 2026 was approved.

For			674,149,410
Against			36,742,407
Abstain			736,840
Broker Non-Votes			N/A

3. Advisory approval of executive compensation: The proposal to approve on an advisory basis Halliburton’s executive compensation as described in the proxy statement was approved.

For			608,197,911
Against			21,910,320
Abstain			1,922,231
Broker Non-Votes			79,598,195

4. Approval of the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment: The proposal to approve the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment was approved.

For			629,853,331
Against			1,221,691
Abstain			955,440
Broker Non-Votes			79,598,195

5. Amendment and Restatement of the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan: The proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan was approved.

For			595,921,363
Against			34,184,673
Abstain			1,924,426
Broker Non-Votes			79,598,195

6. Amendment and Restatement of the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approved.

For			626,889,047
Against			4,286,717
Abstain			854,698
Broker Non-Votes			79,598,195

SIGNATURES

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.

			HALLIBURTON COMPANY
Date: May 20, 2026			By:			/s/ Pamela L. Taylor
						Pamela L. Taylor
						Vice President, Public Law and Assistant Secretary

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