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Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) details 2026 shareholder votes on board, pay and auditor

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Levi Strauss & Co. reported voting results from its April 22, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Three Class I directors—Jill Beraud, Artemis Patrick, and Elliott Rodgers—were elected to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 29, 2026. Shareholders voted against a shareholder proposal seeking a bylaw amendment related to a sustainability ROI report by the Audit Committee.

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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.
Votes for Jill Beraud 2,775,963,123 votes Election as Class I director
Votes for Artemis Patrick 2,746,672,693 votes Election as Class I director
Votes for Elliott Rodgers 2,776,539,657 votes Election as Class I director
Say-on-pay support 2,756,441,097 votes for Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for PwC 2,801,573,712 votes for Ratification for fiscal year ending November 29, 2026
Votes against sustainability ROI proposal 2,766,341,486 votes against Shareholder proposal on bylaw amendment for sustainability ROI report
named executive officers financial
"Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as set forth in the Proxy Statement."
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"Shareholders ratified the selection by the Audit Committee of the Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 29, 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.
broker non-votes financial
"The voting results were as follows ... Votes For, Votes 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.
sustainability ROI report other
"Shareholders voted against the shareholder proposal requesting a bylaw amendment related to a sustainability ROI report by the Company’s Audit Committee."
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 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 22, 2026
_________________
LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-06631 94-0905160
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1155 Battery Street
San Francisco, California 94111
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(415) 501-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareLEVINew 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
On April 22, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted on four proposals, each of which is described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”).
The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon and the number of votes cast for and against each matter and, if applicable, the number of abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each matter.
Proposal 1. Shareholders elected each of the three nominees for Class I directors to serve until the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified or, if sooner, until their death, resignation or removal.
The voting results were as follows:
NameVotes ForVotes WithheldBroker Non-Votes
Jill Beraud2,775,963,1239,278,87016,710,626
Artemis Patrick2,746,672,69338,569,30016,710,626
Elliott Rodgers2,776,539,6578,702,33616,710,626
Proposal 2. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as set forth in the Proxy Statement. The voting results were as follows:
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
2,756,441,09718,527,90810,272,98816,710,626
Proposal 3. Shareholders ratified the selection by the Audit Committee of the Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 29, 2026. The voting results were as follows:
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentions
2,801,573,712337,68641,221
Proposal 4. Shareholders voted against the shareholder proposal requesting a bylaw amendment related to a sustainability ROI report by the Company’s Audit Committee. The voting results were as follows:
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
8,278,5552,766,341,48610,621,95216,710,626






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.
 
LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
DATE:
April 27, 2026
By:/s/ DAVID JEDRZEJEK
Name:David Jedrzejek
Title:Senior Vice President and General Counsel




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FAQ

What did Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Levi Strauss & Co. shareholders elected three Class I directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and voted against a shareholder proposal seeking a sustainability ROI reporting bylaw amendment.

Which directors were elected to Levi Strauss & Co.’s board in 2026?

Shareholders elected Jill Beraud, Artemis Patrick, and Elliott Rodgers as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting, each continuing until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal, according to the voting results disclosed.

How did Levi Strauss & Co. shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Levi Strauss & Co.’s named executive officers, with 2,756,441,097 votes for, 18,527,908 votes against, 10,272,988 abstentions, and 16,710,626 broker non-votes, as outlined in the meeting results.

Which auditing firm did Levi Strauss & Co. shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Levi Strauss & Co.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 29, 2026, with 2,801,573,712 votes for, 337,686 votes against, and 41,221 abstentions recorded in the results.

What happened to the Levi Strauss & Co. sustainability ROI shareholder proposal?

Shareholders voted against a proposal requesting a bylaw amendment for the Audit Committee to produce a sustainability ROI report, with 8,278,555 votes for, 2,766,341,486 votes against, 10,621,952 abstentions, and 16,710,626 broker non-votes reported.

When was Levi Strauss & Co.’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Levi Strauss & Co. was held on April 22, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a sustainability-focused shareholder proposal.

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