Perella Weinberg holders back directors and auditor
Perella Weinberg Partners reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 27, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Perella Weinberg Partners reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 27, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class II directors — Robert K. Steel, R. Edwin Bennet and Houda Dabboussi — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 239 million votes in favor.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with more than 278 million votes cast for ratification and minimal opposition.
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
Votes for Robert K. Steel: 239,179,543 votes
Votes for R. Edwin Bennet: 270,876,227 votes
Votes for Houda Dabboussi: 271,070,604 votes
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6 metrics
Votes for Robert K. Steel
239,179,543 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for R. Edwin Bennet
270,876,227 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Houda Dabboussi
271,070,604 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
3,554,635 votes
Each Class II director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
278,129,040 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
937,668 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Class II directors, +1 more
5 terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) held on May 27, 2026"
broker non-vote financial
"FOR | WITHHELD | BROKER NON-VOTE Robert K. Steel | 239,179,543 | 36,334,017 | 3,554,635"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the 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.
Class II directors financial
"elected three Class II directors, each of whom will hold office until the 2029 annual meeting"
broker non-votes financial
"Houda Dabboussi | 271,070,604 | 4,442,956 | 3,554,635"
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
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What did Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted to elect three Class II directors and to ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, confirming the company’s proposed slate and auditor.
Who was elected to the Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) board at the 2026 meeting?
Robert K. Steel, R. Edwin Bennet and Houda Dabboussi were elected as Class II directors. Each will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and continue until a respective successor is duly elected and qualified, maintaining board continuity.
How many votes did Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) director nominees receive?
Robert K. Steel received 239,179,543 votes for and 36,334,017 withheld. R. Edwin Bennet received 270,876,227 for and 4,637,333 withheld. Houda Dabboussi received 271,070,604 for and 4,442,956 withheld, plus 3,554,635 broker non-votes for each nominee.
Did Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young as auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 278,129,040 votes for, 937,668 against and 1,487 abstentions, indicating strong support for the auditor.
When was the Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) 2026 Annual Meeting held?
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 27, 2026. At this meeting, stockholders voted on the election of three Class II directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
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