Liberty Energy 2026 shareholder votes approve all items
Liberty Energy Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liberty Energy Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. All four director nominees—Simon Ayat, Arjun Murti, Gale Norton, and Cary Steinbeck—were elected, each receiving over 127 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 8,174,160 for each nominee.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 137,886,808 votes for, 1,961,138 against, and 388,254 abstentions. In addition, they ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 147,820,378 votes for, 235,327 against, and 354,655 abstentions.
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 Simon Ayat: 136,763,558 shares
Votes for advisory say-on-pay: 137,886,808 shares
Votes against say-on-pay: 1,961,138 shares
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Votes for Simon Ayat
136,763,558 shares
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for advisory say-on-pay
137,886,808 shares
Executive compensation approval, Proposal 2
Votes against say-on-pay
1,961,138 shares
Executive compensation advisory vote, Proposal 2
Votes for auditor ratification
147,820,378 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
235,327 shares
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Proposal 3
Broker non-votes on director items
8,174,160 shares
Each director election and executive pay proposal
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Names | For | Withheld | 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
"The advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s 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
"the appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
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What did Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing four directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. All three proposals received the necessary support and were approved.
Were Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) director nominees approved at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. All four director nominees—Simon Ayat, Arjun Murti, Gale Norton, and Cary Steinbeck—were elected to serve until the next annual meeting, each receiving more than 127 million votes in favor, with additional broker non-votes reported for each nominee.
How did Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) stockholders vote on executive compensation?
Stockholders approved the advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation. The vote totaled 137,886,808 shares for, 1,961,138 against, and 388,254 abstentions, with an additional 8,174,160 broker non-votes reported for this say-on-pay proposal at the 2026 annual meeting.
Did Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) ratify its independent auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Liberty Energy Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 147,820,378 votes for, 235,327 against, and 354,655 abstentions, and no broker non-votes recorded.
Who signed the Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) Form 8-K reporting the 2026 vote results?
The report was signed on behalf of Liberty Energy Inc. by R. Sean Elliott, who serves as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The signature block confirms the company caused the report to be signed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements.
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