Hilton (NYSE: HLT) shareholders approve incentive plan extension and pay votes
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders approved the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, authorizing an additional 846,000 shares for issuance under the plan and extending its term by ten years to May 14, 2036.
All director nominees were elected for one-year terms expiring in 2027, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. Stockholders approved, on a non-binding basis, executive compensation and chose an annual non-binding advisory vote on executive pay. The company plans to hold this advisory vote every year, consistent with the Board’s recommendation.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
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.
Key Figures
Additional shares under incentive plan: 846,000 shares
Plan term extension: May 14, 2036
Auditor ratification vote for: 206,194,080 shares
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Additional shares under incentive plan
846,000 shares
Authorized for issuance under Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Plan term extension
May 14, 2036
New expiration date for Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Auditor ratification vote for
206,194,080 shares
Shares voting for ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal 2026
Say-on-pay vote for
189,707,839 shares
Non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Frequency vote for one-year say-on-pay
202,983,342 shares
Shares supporting annual advisory vote on executive compensation
Incentive plan approval vote for
200,126,676 shares
Shares voting for the Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Key Terms
Omnibus Incentive Plan, non-binding advisory vote, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"approved the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”)"
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
broker non-votes financial
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 200,126,676 | 4,693,366 | 222,361 | 8,433,715"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 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.
definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A regulatory
"described in the section entitled “Proposal 5 – Approval of the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan” on pages 47 through 53 of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A"
FAQ
What did Hilton (HLT) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Hilton stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, added 846,000 shares for issuance, and extended the plan to May 14, 2036. They also elected directors, ratified Ernst & Young as auditor, and backed executive compensation on an advisory basis.
Did Hilton (HLT) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?
Yes, stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to Hilton’s named executive officers. The vote totaled 189,707,839 shares for, 15,133,495 against, and 201,069 abstentions, with 8,433,715 broker non-votes recorded at the 2026 annual meeting.
How often will Hilton (HLT) hold say-on-pay votes after the 2026 meeting?
Stockholders chose “One Year” as the preferred frequency for future non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation. Hilton intends to include an annual advisory vote on named executive officer pay until the next required frequency vote, which must occur every six years.
Was Hilton (HLT)'s independent auditor ratified for fiscal year 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Hilton’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The vote was 206,194,080 shares for, 7,127,074 against, and 154,964 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this item.
What were the results for Proposal 5 on Hilton (HLT)'s incentive plan?
For Proposal 5, stockholders approved the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The vote results were 200,126,676 shares for, 4,693,366 against, 222,361 abstentions, and 8,433,715 broker non-votes, confirming support for the updated equity incentive framework.