KBR (KBR) investors reelect full board, approve pay and ratify KPMG
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KBR, Inc. reported results from its annual meeting of stockholders. As of the March 17, 2026 record date, 126,789,441 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote, with 115,781,483 shares represented in person or by proxy.
Stockholders elected all eleven director nominees to one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 104,759,063 votes in favor and 3,598,554 against.
In addition, stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as KBR’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2027, with 112,072,319 votes in favor and 3,664,143 against.
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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
Shares outstanding: 126,789,441 shares
Shares represented: 115,781,483 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 104,759,063 votes
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Shares outstanding
126,789,441 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 17, 2026
Shares represented
115,781,483 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at the annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
104,759,063 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
3,598,554 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
112,072,319 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Auditor ratification votes against
3,664,143 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Director support example
108,395,193 votes for
Votes for director nominee Joseph Dominguez
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Proposal | For | Against | Abstentions | 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 our 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 KPMG LLP as 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of KBR, Inc."
record date financial
"As of the record date, March 17, 2026, there were 126,789,441 shares"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
What matters did KBR (KBR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three items: election of eleven directors, an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2027.
Were all KBR (KBR) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All eleven director nominees, including Stuart J. B. Bradie, Joseph Dominguez, Lynn A. Dugle and others, were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting, continuing until successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier resignation or removal.
Did KBR (KBR) stockholders approve executive compensation in the advisory vote?
Yes. The advisory vote on compensation of KBR’s named executive officers passed, with 104,759,063 votes in favor, 3,598,554 votes against, and 158,468 abstentions, plus 7,265,398 broker non-votes recorded on the item.
Which audit firm did KBR (KBR) stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year audit?
Stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as KBR’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2027, with 112,072,319 votes for, 3,664,143 against, and 45,021 abstentions, and no broker non-votes applicable.
What level of support did KBR (KBR) director candidates generally receive in the vote?
Director candidates generally received strong support, with most nominees receiving more than 106 million votes in favor. For example, Joseph Dominguez received 108,395,193 votes for and only 65,759 votes against, along with 7,265,398 broker non-votes.
