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Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) investors approve directors and 2026 auditor

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on June 11, 2026. All 12 nominated directors, including Michael Rapino, Rich Paul, Jimmy Iovine, and others, were elected to one-year terms, each receiving more votes for than against.

Stockholders approved an advisory resolution supporting the company’s executive compensation, with 187,976,286 votes for, 28,703,894 against, and 2,112,048 abstentions, plus 7,660,607 broker non-votes. They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 221,753,602 votes for, 2,599,377 against, and 2,099,857 abstentions.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Executive compensation support 187,976,286 votes for Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Executive compensation opposition 28,703,894 votes against Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification support 221,753,602 votes for Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor
Auditor ratification opposition 2,599,377 votes against Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor
Votes for Michael Rapino 216,029,451 votes for Election of director Michael Rapino at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on proposals 1 and 2 7,660,607 broker non-votes Director elections and executive compensation proposals
advisory resolution financial
"an advisory resolution was passed in favor of the Company’s executive compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
broker non-votes financial
"For | Against | Abstained | Broker Non-Votes 187,976,286 | 28,703,894 | 2,112,048 | 7,660,607"
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 registered public accounting firm financial
"Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
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.
executive compensation financial
"an advisory resolution was passed in favor of the Company’s executive compensation"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
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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):
June 11, 2026
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Delaware001-3260120-3247759
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
9348 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
  (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(310) 867-7000
(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:
☐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:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.01 Par Value Per ShareLYVNew 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.

(b) On June 11, 2026, at the annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”):

1. Maverick Carter, Ping Fu, Richard Grenell, Jeff Hinson, Chad Hollingsworth, Jimmy Iovine, Jim Kahan, Randall Mays, Rich Paul, Michael Rapino, Carl Vogel, and Latriece Watkins were elected as directors to serve for a term of one year expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027 or until their successors are elected and qualified;

2. an advisory resolution was passed in favor of the Company’s executive compensation; and

3. Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

The final results of the voting at the Annual Meeting were as follows:

Proposal No. 1 – Election of Directors
NomineesForAgainstAbstainedBroker Non-Votes
Maverick Carter193,131,92123,431,6342,228,6737,660,607
Ping Fu215,754,598938,4072,099,2247,660,607
Richard Grenell216,356,981343,0492,092,1987,660,607
Jeff Hinson213,754,9362,938,0422,099,2507,660,607
Chad Hollingsworth205,632,36711,060,9562,098,9057,660,607
Jimmy Iovine213,140,0543,555,9502,096,2247,660,607
Jim Kahan214,090,8732,604,7612,096,5947,660,607
Randall Mays210,256,3176,439,6152,096,2967,660,607
Rich Paul216,151,092544,4232,096,7137,660,607
Michael Rapino216,029,451666,3952,096,3827,660,607
Carl Vogel216,232,558460,5452,099,1257,660,607
Latriece Watkins213,131,0103,488,6442,172,5757,660,607

Proposal No. 2 – Advisory Vote on the Company’s Executive Compensation
For
Against
Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
187,976,28628,703,8942,112,0487,660,607

Proposal No. 3 – Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
For
Against
Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
221,753,6022,599,3772,099,8570

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (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.
 
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
By:
/s/ Brian Capo
Brian Capo
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
June 12, 2026

    

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Live Nation (LYV) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing 12 directors, approving executive compensation, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor. All director nominees were elected, pay received advisory approval, and the auditor ratification proposal passed with strong shareholder support.

Did Live Nation (LYV) shareholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes, shareholders approved Live Nation’s executive compensation on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 187,976,286 for, 28,703,894 against, and 2,112,048 abstentions, with 7,660,607 broker non-votes recorded on the compensation proposal.

Which auditor did Live Nation (LYV) shareholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?

Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Live Nation’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The auditor ratification received 221,753,602 votes for, 2,599,377 against, and 2,099,857 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

Were all Live Nation (LYV) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

All 12 nominees, including Michael Rapino, Rich Paul, Jimmy Iovine, and others, were elected. Each director received more votes for than against, with additional abstentions and 7,660,607 broker non-votes recorded across the director election proposals.

How many votes did Live Nation (LYV) director Michael Rapino receive in favor?

Director Michael Rapino received 216,029,451 votes for, 666,395 against, and 2,096,382 abstentions, plus 7,660,607 broker non-votes. These results indicate broad shareholder support for his election to the board for a one-year term.

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