RH (NYSE: RH) investors approve directors, pay plan and PwC as auditor
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RH reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 18, 2026. Shareholders elected three Class II directors—Hilary Krane, Katie Mitic, and Ali Rowghani—with each receiving over 12.2 million votes in favor and approximately 3.0 million broker non-votes.
Shareholders approved, on a non-binding basis, RH’s named executive officer pay with about 12.4 million votes for and 0.57 million against. They also supported holding the advisory “say-on-pay” vote every year, with roughly 12.8 million votes for a one-year frequency. In addition, shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as RH’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, with nearly 16.0 million votes in favor.
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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
Votes for Hilary Krane: 12,847,999 shares
Votes for Katie Mitic: 12,536,423 shares
Votes for Ali Rowghani: 12,297,821 shares
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8 metrics
Votes for Hilary Krane
12,847,999 shares
Director election at June 18, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Katie Mitic
12,536,423 shares
Director election at June 18, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Ali Rowghani
12,297,821 shares
Director election at June 18, 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
12,428,182 shares
Non-binding executive compensation approval
Say-on-pay votes against
567,693 shares
Non-binding executive compensation approval
One-year frequency votes
12,782,373 shares
Advisory vote on say-on-pay frequency
Auditor ratification votes for
15,981,644 shares
PwC ratified for fiscal year ending January 30, 2027
Auditor ratification votes against
30,035 shares
PwC ratified for fiscal year ending January 30, 2027
Key Terms
non-binding advisory basis, broker non-votes, Say-on-Pay Vote, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
non-binding advisory basis regulatory
"RH’s shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, RH’s named executive officer compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
broker non-votes financial
"FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 12,428,182 567,693 11,792 3,010,640"
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.
Say-on-Pay Vote regulatory
"the shareholder advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (the “Say-on-Pay Vote”)"
A say-on-pay vote is a shareholder advisory vote on a company’s executive compensation package, usually held at the annual meeting to approve or voice disapproval of how top managers are paid. Think of it as a feedback button for owners: while the vote is often nonbinding, a strong negative outcome warns of governance problems, can force pay-policy changes, damage board credibility and ultimately influence long-term shareholder returns.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as RH’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.
frequency of future advisory votes regulatory
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, a one-year frequency of future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation"
FAQ
How often will RH (RH) hold future say-on-pay votes after the 2026 meeting?
RH’s board decided to hold shareholder advisory votes on named executive officer compensation every year. This annual schedule will continue until the next required shareholder vote on say-on-pay frequency, which must occur no later than RH’s 2032 annual meeting of shareholders.

