Macerich investors back directors, pay and auditor

The Macerich Company reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 1, 2026.

(Moderate)

(Neutral)How Sentiment works

Sentiment and the balance of points

Rhea-AI Sentiment reads the wording of the document, how positive or negative its language is on a 1 to 5 scale. The balance of points shown with the takes weighs what the document actually discloses, so the two can disagree, for example when a trial that missed its main goal is described in upbeat language.

How Sentiment works How the balance works

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Macerich Company reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 1, 2026. Stockholders elected eight directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 214 million votes in favor.

Stockholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 211,705,512 votes for, 17,257,788 against and 104,018 abstentions, and 11,123,711 broker non-votes. They also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 237,981,568 votes for, 2,023,584 against and 185,877 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

Say-on-pay votes for: 211,705,512 votes Say-on-pay votes against: 17,257,788 votes Say-on-pay broker non-votes: 11,123,711 votes +4 more

7 metrics

Say-on-pay votes for 211,705,512 votes Approval of named executive officer compensation at 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay votes against 17,257,788 votes Opposition to named executive officer compensation proposal

Say-on-pay broker non-votes 11,123,711 votes Broker non-votes on executive compensation proposal

Auditor ratification votes for 237,981,568 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 2,023,584 votes Votes against ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor

Highest director support 227,887,774 votes For votes for director nominee Jackson Hsieh

Lowest director support 214,778,034 votes For votes for director nominee Marianne Lowenthal

Key Terms

broker non-votes, named executive officers, independent registered public accounting firm, emerging growth company, +1 more

5 terms

broker non-votes financial

"There were no broker non-votes for Proposal 3."

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.

named executive officers financial

"approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

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 financial

"ratified the appointment of KPMG 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 The Macerich 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.

broker non-Votes financial

FAQ

AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

What did Macerich (MAC) stockholders approve at the June 1, 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders approved all three proposals presented at the annual meeting. They elected eight directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, based on the reported voting results.

How did Macerich (MAC) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved the compensation of Macerich’s named executive officers. The advisory vote received 211,705,512 votes for, 17,257,788 votes against and 104,018 abstentions, with 11,123,711 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.

Which directors were elected at Macerich’s 2026 annual meeting and with how many votes?

Eight directors were elected: Steven R. Hash, Enrique Hernandez, Jr., Daniel J. Hirsch, Jackson Hsieh, Diana M. Laing, Marianne Lowenthal, Devin I. Murphy and Andrea M. Stephen. Each received more than 214 million votes in favor according to the detailed director vote tallies.

What were the 2026 auditor ratification voting results for Macerich (MAC)?

Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Macerich’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The ratification received 237,981,568 votes for, 2,023,584 votes against and 185,877 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

Were there broker non-votes on Macerich’s 2026 annual meeting proposals?

Broker non-votes were recorded on the director elections and the executive compensation proposal. For the say-on-pay proposal, there were 11,123,711 broker non-votes. The auditor ratification proposal had no broker non-votes reported.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/03/2026 - 04:15 PM EDT

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): June 1, 2026

THE MACERICH COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland

1-12504

95-4448705

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, California 90401

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (310) 394-6000

N/A

(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 of The Macerich Company, $0.01 par value per share

MAC

The 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.

The Macerich Company (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders on June 1, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders (1) elected the eight nominees listed below to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, (2) approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers and (3) ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Proposal 1:

Election of Eight Directors to Serve Until the Next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Until Their Respective Successors are Duly Elected and Qualified.


	For		Against		Abstentions		Broker non-Votes
Steven R. Hash		221,475,939		7,531,390		59,989		11,123,711
Enrique Hernandez, Jr.		221,559,098		6,705,978		802,242		11,123,711
Daniel J. Hirsch		223,985,685		5,021,634		59,999		11,123,711
Jackson Hsieh		227,887,774		1,120,160		59,384		11,123,711
Diana M. Laing		224,292,593		4,714,736		59,989		11,123,711
Marianne Lowenthal		214,778,034		14,230,263		59,021		11,123,711
Devin I. Murphy		223,428,057		5,579,365		59,896		11,123,711
Andrea M. Stephen		223,191,143		5,815,824		60,351		11,123,711

Proposal 2:

Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.


For	Against	Abstentions	Broker non-Votes
211,705,512	17,257,788	104,018	11,123,711

Proposal 3:

Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026.


For	Against	Abstentions
237,981,568	2,023,584	185,877

There were no broker non-votes for Proposal 3.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Macerich Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


		THE MACERICH COMPANY

		By: ANN C. MENARD

June 3, 2026		/s/ Ann C. Menard
		Senior Executive Vice President,
		Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

3 documents