Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) investors approve directors, executive pay and 2026 auditor
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Phillips 66 reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 13, 2026. Shareholders elected four Class II directors to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 271 million votes in favor and substantial broker non-votes recorded.
Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 285,329,903 votes for, 10,789,646 against, and 1,671,953 abstentions. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 by 347,828,980 votes for, 3,118,895 against, and 912,709 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
Shares entitled to vote: 400,982,591 shares
Votes for Hayes: 271,041,189 votes
Votes for Holley: 283,625,254 votes
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Shares entitled to vote
400,982,591 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 20, 2026
Votes for Hayes
271,041,189 votes
Gregory J. Hayes director election
Votes for Holley
283,625,254 votes
Charles M. Holley director election
Votes for Singleton
281,817,272 votes
Denise R. Singleton director election
Votes for Ungerleider
282,277,844 votes
Howard I. Ungerleider director election
Say-on-pay for votes
285,329,903 votes
Advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification for votes
347,828,980 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 independent auditor
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"by the following votes ... 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 financial
"the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
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 basis financial
"The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following votes"
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
Which directors were elected at the Phillips 66 (PSX) 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders elected Gregory J. Hayes, Charles M. Holley, Denise R. Singleton, and Howard I. Ungerleider as Class II directors, each to serve a three-year term ending at the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders, or until earlier resignation or removal.
Who is Phillips 66’s (PSX) independent auditor for 2026?
Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as Phillips 66’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, receiving 347,828,980 votes for, 3,118,895 against, and 912,709 abstentions from shareholders at the annual meeting.
Did any Phillips 66 (PSX) ballot item fail at the 2026 annual meeting?
All reported items passed: four Class II directors were elected, the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for 2026 by strong shareholder support.