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Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) investors approve directors, executive pay and auditor

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Hubbell Incorporated held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where investors voted on board members, executive pay and the external auditor. Shareholders elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes in favor than against.

Investors also approved the non-binding advisory vote on compensation for the Named Executive Officers, with 40,178,603 affirmative votes versus 4,972,204 negative votes. In addition, shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Hubbell’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, supported by 42,197,403 votes in favor.

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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.
Say on Pay affirmative votes 40,178,603 votes Non-binding vote on executive compensation at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say on Pay negative votes 4,972,204 votes Non-binding vote on executive compensation at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification affirmative votes 42,197,403 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification negative votes 6,611,388 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Votes for Debra L. Dial 45,099,674 affirmative Director election to serve until 2027 annual meeting
Votes for Neal J. Keating 36,653,808 affirmative Director election to serve until 2027 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director items 3,558,812 votes Broker non-votes reported on director elections and Say on Pay
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"On May 5, 2026, Hubbell Incorporated held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Say on Pay financial
"Approval, by non-binding vote, of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, as presented in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement (“Say on Pay”)."
Say on pay is a shareholder vote—typically nonbinding—on a company’s executive compensation package, allowing investors to approve or reject how top managers are paid. Think of it as a public performance review: widespread disapproval can signal poor governance, prompt changes to pay practices, attract activist investors, and influence investor confidence and share value. It matters because it gives owners a direct way to influence compensation that affects company incentives and long-term performance.
broker non-votes financial
"AFFIRMATIVE VOTES ... ABSTAINED VOTES ... BROKER NON-VOTES 44,971,091 ... 3,558,812"
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
"The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 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.
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HUBBELL INC false 0000048898 0000048898 2026-05-05 2026-05-05
 
 

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 5, 2026

 

 

HUBBELL INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Connecticut   1-2958   06-0397030

(State or other

jurisdiction of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

40 Waterview Drive  
Shelton, Connecticut   06484
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (475) 882-4000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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 — par value $0.01 per share   HUBB   New York Stock Exchange

 

 

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))

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 5, 2026, Hubbell Incorporated (the “Company”), held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The following are the voting results on the three proposals considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting, all of which were described in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2026 in connection with the Annual Meeting.

PROPOSAL 1 - Election of Directors to serve until the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company in 2027 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified:

1a. Edward H. Baine

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

44,971,091      279,209    29,349    3,558,812

1b. Gerben W. Bakker

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

41,654,803    3,583,827    41,019    3,558,812

1c. Carlos M. Cardoso

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

40,458,442    4,789,875    31,332    3,558,812

1d. Debra L. Dial

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

45,099,674    143,617    36,358    3,558,812

1e. Anthony J. Guzzi

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

40,771,459    4,476,338    31,852    3,558,812

1f. Rhett A. Hernandez

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

45,044,858    197,405    37,386    3,558,812

1g. Neal J. Keating

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

36,653,808    8,043,281    582,560    3,558,812

1h. Bonnie C. Lind

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

43,324,475    1,899,378    55,796    3,558,812

1i. John F. Malloy

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

43,909,799    1,332,117    37,733    3,558,812

1j. Jennifer M. Pollino

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

43,666,812   

1,555,851

 

    56,986    3,558,812

1k. Garrick J. Rochow

 

AFFIRMATIVE
VOTES

   

NEGATIVE
VOTES

   

ABSTAINED
VOTES

   

BROKER NON-
VOTES

41,974,276    3,268,007    37,366    3,558,812

PROPOSAL 2 - Approval, by non-binding vote, of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, as presented in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement (“Say on Pay”).

 

AFFIRMATIVE

VOTES

   

NEGATIVE

VOTES

   

ABSTAINED

VOTES

   

BROKER

NON-VOTES

40,178,603    4,972,204    128,842    3,558,812

PROPOSAL 3 - The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year 2026.

 

AFFIRMATIVE

VOTES

   

NEGATIVE

VOTES

   

ABSTAINED

VOTES

   

BROKER
NON-VOTES

42,197,403    6,611,388    29,670    0

Pursuant to the foregoing votes, the eleven nominees listed above were elected to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors and Proposal 2 was adopted, and Proposal 3 was approved.

 

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.

 

HUBBELL INCORPORATED
By:  

/s/ Katherine A. Lane

  Name: Katherine A. Lane
  Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: May 6, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hubbell (HUBB) shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing eleven directors, approving executive compensation in an advisory Say on Pay vote, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026. All three proposals received majority support and were approved based on the reported voting results.

Were all director nominees elected to Hubbell’s board at the 2026 meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Edward H. Baine, Gerben W. Bakker and others, received more affirmative than negative votes, with additional broker non-votes reported but not affecting the election outcomes.

How did Hubbell (HUBB) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the non-binding Say on Pay proposal, with 40,178,603 affirmative votes, 4,972,204 negative votes and 128,842 abstentions. This result indicates overall shareholder support for the compensation of Hubbell’s Named Executive Officers as presented in the 2026 Proxy Statement.

Did Hubbell shareholders ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for 2026?

Yes, shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Hubbell’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The proposal received 42,197,403 votes in favor, 6,611,388 votes against and 29,670 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this item.

Which Hubbell director received the highest level of shareholder support in 2026?

Among the listed directors, Debra L. Dial received one of the strongest results, with 45,099,674 affirmative votes, 143,617 negative votes and 36,358 abstentions. Other directors also received majority support, although with varying levels of negative and abstaining votes reported.

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