Loews (NYSE: L) investors approve directors, Say on Pay and 2026 auditor

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Loews Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Investors elected all nominated directors, with individual candidates generally receiving well over 175 million votes in favor and relatively few votes against, indicating broad support for the current board slate.

Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 177,208,800 votes for and 8,952,691 against. In addition, they ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, with 186,777,192 votes for and 7,033,867 against, confirming continuation of the existing audit relationship.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

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

Say on Pay votes for: 177,208,800 votes Say on Pay votes against: 8,952,691 votes Auditor ratification votes for: 186,777,192 votes +3 more

6 metrics

Say on Pay votes for 177,208,800 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Say on Pay votes against 8,952,691 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 186,777,192 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 7,033,867 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026

Votes for Jennifer VanBelle 185,213,551 votes Election of director at 2026 Annual Meeting

Broker non-votes (board items) 7,652,485 votes Director elections and Say on Pay proposals

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Election of Directors, Say on Pay, Broker Non-Votes, +1 more

5 terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"Loews Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026"

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.

Election of Directors regulatory

"Proposal 1: Election of Directors. Shareholders elected each of the Company’s nominees"

Say on Pay financial

"Proposal 2: Say on Pay. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation"

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 regulatory

"Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | 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 auditor financial

"Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2026"

An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/12/2026 - 04:16 PM

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 12, 2026

LOEWS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-6541

13-2646102

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


9 West 57th Street, New York, NY			10019-2714
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:			(212) 521-2000


NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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))

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, $0.01 par value	L	New York Stock Exchange

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.

Loews Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). A brief description of the matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results of the voting on such matters are set forth below.

Proposal 1: Election of Directors. Shareholders elected each of the Company’s nominees for director.


	Votes For	Votes Against	Votes Abstained	Broker Non-Votes

Charles D. Davidson	178,878,072	7,339,188	84,174	7,652,485
Paul J. Fribourg	163,617,009	22,600,117	84,308	7,652,485
Walter L. Harris	178,035,872	8,176,554	89,008	7,652,485
Jonathan C. Locker	179,125,160	7,092,152	84,122	7,652,485
Susan P. Peters	176,676,124	9,463,098	162,212	7,652,485
Dino E. Robusto	175,181,712	11,036,388	83,334	7,652,485
Alexander H. Tisch	182,170,200	4,044,529	86,705	7,652,485
Benjamin J. Tisch	183,966,354	2,248,645	86,435	7,652,485
James S. Tisch	179,229,713	6,983,990	87,731	7,652,485
Jennifer VanBelle	185,213,551	1,005,785	82,098	7,652,485

Proposal 2: Say on Pay. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“Say on Pay”).


Votes For	Votes Against	Votes Abstained	Broker Non-Votes
177,208,800	8,952,691	139,943	7,652,485

Proposal 3: Auditor Ratification. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2026.


Votes For	Votes Against	Votes Abstained
186,777,192	7,033,867	142,860


Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

See Exhibit Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.

104						Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.


	LOEWS CORPORATION
	(Registrant)


Dated: May 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Marc A. Alpert
		Marc A. Alpert
		Senior Vice President,
		General Counsel
		and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Loews (L) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Loews shareholders elected all nominated directors, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 independent auditor. The voting results show broad support for existing leadership and governance arrangements.

Was Loews (L) executive compensation approved in the Say on Pay vote?

Yes. Shareholders approved Loews’ executive compensation in the Say on Pay vote, with 177,208,800 votes for and 8,952,691 against. This advisory result indicates shareholder backing of the current pay programs for named executive officers.

Which auditor did Loews (L) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Loews’ independent auditor for 2026, with 186,777,192 votes for and 7,033,867 against. This confirms continuation of Deloitte & Touche LLP’s role in auditing the company’s financial statements.

Were all Loews (L) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

All director nominees were elected. Each candidate, including James S. Tisch, Benjamin J. Tisch, Alexander H. Tisch and others, received substantially more votes for than against, reflecting strong shareholder support for the full board slate.

How many votes supported Loews (L) director nominee Jennifer VanBelle?

Director nominee Jennifer VanBelle received 185,213,551 votes for, 1,005,785 votes against, and 82,098 abstentions, plus 7,652,485 broker non-votes. This strong backing makes her one of the most-supported nominees in the board election.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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