Parker-Hannifin shareholders elect nine directors

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Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) reported that shareholders elected Denise Russell Fleming, Lance M. Fritz, Linda A. Harty, Jennifer A. Parmentier, E. Jean Savage, Laura K. Thompson, James R. Verrier, James L. Wainscott and Beth A. Wozniak as directors for terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.

Shareholders approved named executive officer compensation on a non-binding, advisory basis, with 94,204,735 votes for and 8,006,117 against. They ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with 108,494,977 votes for.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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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.

Key Figures

Executive compensation—votes for: 94,204,735 votes Executive compensation—votes against: 8,006,117 votes Auditor ratification—votes for: 108,494,977 votes +1 more

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Executive compensation—votes for 94,204,735 votes 2026 annual meeting

Executive compensation—votes against 8,006,117 votes 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification—votes for 108,494,977 votes 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification—votes against 3,522,861 votes 2026 annual meeting

Key Terms

non-binding, advisory basis, Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm

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non-binding, advisory basis regulatory

"approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation"

A non-binding, advisory basis means a recommendation or decision that carries no legal force and does not obligate the parties to act; it’s similar to a friendly suggestion rather than a signed promise. For investors, this matters because such guidance can influence market expectations and management plans but offers no guarantee of follow-through, so investors should treat it as informative input rather than a firm commitment.

Broker Non-Votes regulatory

"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.

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"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.

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Did PH shareholders approve executive compensation?

Yes. Shareholders approved named executive officer compensation on a non-binding, advisory basis, with 94,204,735 votes for and 8,006,117 against.

Which directors did PH shareholders elect in 2026?

Shareholders elected Denise Russell Fleming, Lance M. Fritz, Linda A. Harty, Jennifer A. Parmentier, E. Jean Savage, Laura K. Thompson, James R. Verrier, James L. Wainscott and Beth A. Wozniak for terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.

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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): October 28, 2026

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ohio			1-4982			34-0451060
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6035 Parkland Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio						44124-4141
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 896-3000

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:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on which Registered

Common Shares, $.50 par value

PH

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.

On October 28, 2026, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2026 Annual Meeting") of Parker-Hannifin Corporation (the “Company”), the Company's shareholders considered three proposals, each of which is described more fully in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Set forth below are the final voting results on each matter submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Proposal 1. The Shareholders elected the following Directors for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027, as follows:

Nominees			For			Against			Abstentions			Broker Non-Votes
Denise Russell Fleming			101,755,541			622,204			190,284			9,560,031
Lance M. Fritz			101,610,078			586,343			371,608			9,560,031
Linda A. Harty			97,819,644			4,558,935			189,450			9,560,031
Jennifer A. Parmentier			96,104,323			6,019,225			444,481			9,560,031
E. Jean Savage			101,207,086			958,794			402,149			9,560,031
Laura K. Thompson			101,567,035			821,925			179,069			9,560,031
James R. Verrier			98,214,697			3,981,288			372,044			9,560,031
James L. Wainscott			96,873,481			5,318,815			375,733			9,560,031
Beth A. Wozniak			99,200,965			3,186,517			180,547			9,560,031

Proposal 2. The Shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers of the Company, as follows:

Votes For			Votes Against			Abstentions			Broker Non-Votes
94,204,735			8,006,117			357,177			9,560,031

Proposal 3. The Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the

Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, as follows:

Votes For			Votes Against			Abstentions			Broker Non-Votes
108,494,977			3,522,861			110,222			—

SIGNATURE

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.

									PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
Date:			November 3, 2026			By:			/s/ Joseph R. Leonti
									Joseph R. Leonti
									Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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