Hudson Pacific (NYSE: HPP) shareholders back board, auditor and pay in 2026 votes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hudson Pacific Properties reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 28, 2026. All seven nominated directors were elected to serve until the next annual meeting in 2027, with each nominee receiving over 39.9 million votes in favor and 4,953,965 broker non-votes recorded for each director.
Stockholders also approved the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 47,411,514.68 votes in favor. An advisory resolution approving the company’s executive compensation passed with 41,108,058.91 votes for, 2,103,252.00 against, 40,124.77 abstentions, and 4,953,965.00 broker non-votes.
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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
Votes for Victor J. Coleman: 42,484,169.68 shares
Votes for Andrea L. Wong: 39,913,106.88 shares
Broker non-votes on director elections: 4,953,965.00 shares
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Votes for Victor J. Coleman
42,484,169.68 shares
Director election at annual meeting
Votes for Andrea L. Wong
39,913,106.88 shares
Director election at annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
4,953,965.00 shares
Each director election
Auditor ratification votes for
47,411,514.68 shares
Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Auditor ratification votes against
761,618.00 shares
Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Executive compensation votes for
41,108,058.91 shares
Advisory say-on-pay resolution
Executive compensation votes against
2,103,252.00 shares
Advisory say-on-pay resolution
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory resolution, executive compensation
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"For each director, there were 4,953,965.00 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.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
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 resolution regulatory
"An advisory resolution approving the Company’s executive compensation was approved"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
executive compensation financial
"An advisory resolution approving the Company’s executive compensation was approved"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
Compensation Summary
Compensation details
Key Proposals
- Election of seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting
- Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
- Advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation
FAQ
What did Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) stockholders vote on at the May 28, 2026 meeting?
Stockholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation. Seven directors were elected, Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as auditor for 2026, and an advisory resolution on executive compensation received majority support based on the reported share counts.
Were all director nominees elected at Hudson Pacific Properties’ 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all seven director nominees were elected. Each received a majority of votes cast, including 42,484,169.68 votes for Victor J. Coleman and 39,913,106.88 votes for Andrea L. Wong, with 4,953,965.00 broker non-votes reported for each director position.
How did Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?
Stockholders approved the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 47,411,514.68 shares in favor, 761,618.00 shares against, and 32,268.00 shares abstaining, and no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.
What were the results of Hudson Pacific Properties’ say-on-pay vote in 2026?
The advisory resolution approving Hudson Pacific Properties’ executive compensation was approved, with 41,108,058.91 shares voting in favor, 2,103,252.00 shares against, and 40,124.77 shares abstaining, along with 4,953,965.00 broker non-votes recorded on this non-binding compensation proposal.
When was Hudson Pacific Properties’ 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held?
The 2026 annual meeting of stockholders for Hudson Pacific Properties was held on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with voting results reported for director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory vote on executive compensation matters.