JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) holders back board, auditor and stock plan
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JetBlue Airways Corporation reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected all thirteen director nominees to the Board, with each receiving more votes "for" than "against."
Stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, with 181,067,651 votes for, 19,745,869 against, and 1,071,093 abstentions, plus 89,623,054 broker non-votes. They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 257,140,822 votes for. An amendment to the 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares was approved.
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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
Say-on-pay votes for: 181,067,651 votes
Say-on-pay votes against: 19,745,869 votes
Auditor ratification votes for: 257,140,822 votes
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Say-on-pay votes for
181,067,651 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes against
19,745,869 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
257,140,822 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
31,796,915 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Stock plan amendment votes for
185,132,749 votes
Amendment to 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares
Stock plan amendment votes against
16,150,934 votes
Amendment to 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares
Typical director support example
197,300,213 votes for
Votes for director nominee Joanna Geraghty at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
advisory vote on executive compensation, independent registered public accounting firm, Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan, broker non-votes
4 terms
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"The Company’s stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan financial
"approved the amendment to the JetBlue Airways Corporation 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan"
broker non-votes financial
"FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER NON-VOTES 181,067,651 | 19,745,869 | 1,071,093 | 89,623,054"
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.
FAQ
What did JetBlue (JBLU) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
JetBlue stockholders voted on four proposals: electing thirteen directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, ratifying Ernst & Young as auditor for 2026, and approving an amendment to the 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares of common stock.
Were all JetBlue (JBLU) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all thirteen JetBlue director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Joanna Geraghty, Peter Boneparth, and others, received more votes "for" than "against," with substantial broker non-votes reported but not preventing any director from being elected.
How did JetBlue (JBLU) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation with 181,067,651 votes for, 19,745,869 against, and 1,071,093 abstentions, along with 89,623,054 broker non-votes. This reflects support for JetBlue’s disclosed executive pay program on a non-binding basis.
Did JetBlue (JBLU) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young as auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 257,140,822 votes for, 31,796,915 against, and 2,569,930 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this ratification proposal.
What change was approved to JetBlue’s 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan?
Stockholders approved an amendment to increase authorized shares under the 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan. The vote was 185,132,749 for, 16,150,934 against, and 600,930 abstentions, with 89,623,054 broker non-votes recorded on this equity compensation plan change.
What were broker non-votes in JetBlue (JBLU) 2026 stockholder meeting results?
Broker non-votes were reported on three proposals: director elections, executive compensation, and the Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan amendment, each showing 89,623,054 broker non-votes. The auditor ratification proposal reported zero broker non-votes in the voting results.
