Macerich (MAC) shareholders reelect board and approve pay and KPMG at 2026 meeting
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Filing Sentiment
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.
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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
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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
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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
"For | | | 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.
FAQ
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.