Hagerty 2026 shareholder votes back board, pay, auditor
Hagerty, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hagerty, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2026. Stockholders representing 344,014,725 shares of common stock were present in person or by proxy.
All nine director nominees received a majority of votes cast and were elected to one-year terms. Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. They also recommended that future advisory votes on executive compensation be held every one year. In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Hagerty’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
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
Shares represented: 344,014,725 shares
Say-on-pay support: 2,507,357,391 for vs. 77,827 against
Say-on-pay frequency: 2,507,114,658 votes for 1 year
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Shares represented
344,014,725 shares
Common stock represented at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay support
2,507,357,391 for vs. 77,827 against
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay frequency
2,507,114,658 votes for 1 year
Recommendation on frequency of future advisory pay votes
Auditor ratification
2,516,544,418 for
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Director votes example
2,505,188,888 for
Votes for nominee McKeel Hagerty, with broker non-votes
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
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.
advisory vote financial
"Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm"
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.
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
FAQ
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What did Hagerty (HGTY) stockholders decide at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Hagerty stockholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, recommended annual say-on-pay votes, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Were Hagerty’s director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, each Hagerty director nominee received a majority of votes cast and was elected for a one-year term, expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting or until a successor is duly elected and qualified, consistent with the company’s described governance framework.
How did Hagerty (HGTY) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Hagerty stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 2,507,357,391 votes for, 77,827 against, 9,681 abstentions, and 9,159,482 broker non-votes recorded on the advisory resolution.
What frequency did Hagerty stockholders choose for future say-on-pay votes?
Hagerty stockholders recommended that future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation be held every one year, with 2,507,114,658 votes for one year, 57,811 for two years, 257,820 for three years, and 14,610 abstentions, plus 9,159,482 broker non-votes.
Who is Hagerty’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Hagerty stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 2,516,544,418 votes for, 41,779 against, and 18,184 abstentions on the ratification proposal.
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