Mosaic (MOS) shareholders back board, KPMG and Say-on-Pay at 2026 meeting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Mosaic Company reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected twelve directors, each to serve a one-year term ending at the 2027 annual meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mosaic’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, they approved, on an advisory basis, the Say-on-Pay proposal covering compensation for Mosaic’s named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement for the meeting.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Key Figures
Highest director “For” votes: 238,341,139 votes
Lowest director “For” votes: 228,672,894 votes
Auditor ratification For votes: 263,175,342 votes
+4 more
7 metrics
Highest director “For” votes
238,341,139 votes
Kathleen M. Shanahan director election
Lowest director “For” votes
228,672,894 votes
Timothy S. Gitzel director election
Auditor ratification For votes
263,175,342 votes
KPMG LLP ratified for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification Against votes
6,331,482 votes
KPMG LLP ratification
Say-on-Pay For votes
230,216,606 votes
Advisory approval of Named Executive Officer compensation
Say-on-Pay Against votes
8,793,975 votes
Advisory compensation proposal
Broker non-votes on Say-on-Pay
30,247,475 votes
Advisory compensation proposal
Key Terms
Say-on-Pay Advisory Proposal, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-votes, Named Executive Officers
4 terms
Say-on-Pay Advisory Proposal financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Mosaic’s Named Executive Officers ... (the “Say-on-Pay Advisory Proposal”)"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit Mosaic’s financial statements"
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
"Director Name | For | Against | Abstain | 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.
Named Executive Officers financial
"compensation of Mosaic’s Named Executive Officers, as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section"
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.
FAQ
What did Mosaic (MOS) stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Mosaic stockholders elected twelve directors for one-year terms, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved the advisory Say-on-Pay proposal on executive compensation, as described in the company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.
Who was elected to The Mosaic Company (MOS) board at the 2026 meeting?
Twelve directors were elected: Cheryl K. Beebe, Bruce M. Bodine, Gregory L. Ebel, Timothy S. Gitzel, Emery N. Koenig, Jody L. Kuzenko, Sonya C. Little, David T. Seaton, Kathleen M. Shanahan, João Roberto Gonçalves Teixeira, Gretchen H. Watkins and Kelvin R. Westbrook.
Which auditor did Mosaic (MOS) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Mosaic’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026, confirming KPMG’s role in reviewing the company’s financial reporting for that fiscal year.
How did Mosaic (MOS) stockholders vote on the Say-on-Pay proposal?
For the advisory Say-on-Pay proposal, 230,216,606 votes were cast in favor, 8,793,975 against, and 468,786 abstained, with 30,247,475 broker non-votes, indicating overall approval of compensation for Mosaic’s named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.
What were typical director vote totals at Mosaic’s 2026 Annual Meeting?
Director support levels were high, with individual nominees generally receiving over 229 million votes “For.” For example, Cheryl K. Beebe received 233,871,564 votes for and 5,141,511 against, along with 466,292 abstentions and 30,247,475 broker non-votes recorded.
Where is The Mosaic Company (MOS) headquartered according to this filing?
The Mosaic Company’s principal executive offices are located at 101 East Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2500, Tampa, Florida 33602. This address is used for corporate and investor communications as reflected in the company’s Exchange Act reporting materials.