O-I Glass (NYSE: OI) share owners back directors, auditor and pay in 2026 vote
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
O-I Glass, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of share owners held on May 13, 2026. On the record date of March 18, 2026, there were 153,284,461 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote.
All director nominees were elected for one-year terms, each receiving over 126 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes reported for each nominee. Share owners also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 132,246,776 votes for and no broker non-votes. In addition, the advisory (non-binding) vote to approve named executive officer compensation passed with 126,880,688 votes for, 4,831,872 against, and 7,318,473 broker non-votes.
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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
Shares outstanding on record date: 153,284,461 shares
Auditor ratification votes for: 132,246,776 votes
Auditor ratification votes against: 6,638,464 votes
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Shares outstanding on record date
153,284,461 shares
Common stock outstanding as of March 18, 2026
Auditor ratification votes for
132,246,776 votes
Ernst & Young LLP ratified for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
6,638,464 votes
Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP
Say-on-pay votes for
126,880,688 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
4,831,872 votes
Advisory executive compensation proposal
Samuel R. Chapin votes for
128,906,417 votes
Election to Board of Directors, one-year term
Broker non-votes on director elections
7,318,473 votes
Reported for each director nominee
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory (non-binding) vote, record date, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Abstentions | | | Broker Non-Votes | Samuel R. Chapin ... 7,318,473"
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
"appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
advisory (non-binding) vote financial
"The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved by an advisory (non-binding) vote"
record date financial
"On the record date of March 18, 2026, there were 153,284,461 shares"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
Annual Meeting financial
"The Annual Meeting was held on May 13, 2026."
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
FAQ
Was Ernst & Young LLP ratified as OI’s independent auditor for 2026?
Yes. Share owners ratified Ernst & Young LLP as O-I Glass’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 132,246,776 votes for, 6,638,464 against, 891,451 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported.
Were all OI board nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
All listed director nominees, including Samuel R. Chapin and others, were elected to one-year terms. Each nominee received more than 126 million votes for, with smaller numbers of votes against, some abstentions, and 7,318,473 broker non-votes recorded for each candidate.
