Ryman Hospitality (NYSE: RHP) shareholders approve all items at 2026 meeting

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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 7, 2026. There were 63,109,272 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote, and 59,147,731 shares were represented in person or by proxy.

Stockholders elected all nominated directors, including Rachna Bhasin, H. Eric Bolton, Jr., Alvin Bowles, Jr., Mark Fioravanti, William E. Haslam, Erin Mulligan Helgren, Christine Pantoya, Robert Prather, Jr., Colin Reed and Michael Roth. Two additional management proposals also received the required level of stockholder approval based on the reported vote totals.

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

Shares entitled to vote: 63,109,272 shares Shares represented at meeting: 59,147,731 shares Proposal vote – management item: 54,747,227 for; 1,776,701 against +2 more

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Shares entitled to vote 63,109,272 shares Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of record date

Shares represented at meeting 59,147,731 shares Shares present in person or by proxy at annual meeting

Proposal vote – management item 54,747,227 for; 1,776,701 against Management proposal with 22,234 abstentions and 2,601,569 broker non-votes

Proposal vote – management item 57,726,765 for; 1,405,876 against Management proposal with 15,090 abstentions reported

Director vote example 56,503,281 for; 26,948 against Election of director candidate Erin Mulligan Helgren with 15,933 abstentions

Key Terms

annual meeting of stockholders, broker non-votes, abstain, emerging growth company

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annual meeting of stockholders regulatory

"On May 7, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders"

broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non- Votes | ... | 2,601,569"

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.

abstain financial

emerging growth company regulatory

"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2). Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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05/08/2026 - 06:05 AM

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): May 7, 2026

RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-13079

73-0664379

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

	One Gaylord Drive Nashville, Tennessee	37214
	(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 316-6000

(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(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.01		RHP		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) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).

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 May 7, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As of the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 63,109,272 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting. Holders of 59,147,731 shares of the Company’s common stock were present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting. The following proposals were voted on and approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting:

MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS:

Election to the Company’s Board of Directors of the following ten director nominees:

	For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non- Votes
Rachna Bhasin		56,043,717		360,164		142,281		2,601,569
H. Eric Bolton, Jr.		55,072,077		1,457,570		16,515		2,601,569
Alvin Bowles, Jr.		56,355,297		67,151		123,714		2,601,569
Mark Fioravanti		56,262,756		266,339		17,067		2,601,569
William E. Haslam		56,363,918		166,801		15,443		2,601,569
Erin Mulligan Helgren		56,503,281		26,948		15,933		2,601,569
Christine Pantoya		55,950,982		579,846		15,334		2,601,569
Robert Prather, Jr.		55,464,584		1,044,267		37,311		2,601,569
Colin Reed		55,461,415		1,068,484		16,263		2,601,569
Michael Roth		55,583,902		945,703		16,557		2,601,569

Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s 2026 proxy statement (i.e., “say-on-pay”):

For				Against				Abstentions				Broker Non-Votes
	54,747,227				1,776,701				22,234				2,601,569

Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year:

For				Against				Abstentions
	57,726,765				1,405,876				15,090

SIGNATURES

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.

	RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC.

Date: May 8, 2026	By:	/s/ Scott J. Lynn
	Name:	Scott J. Lynn
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ryman Hospitality (RHP) disclose about its 2026 annual meeting?

Ryman Hospitality reported the voting results of its May 7, 2026 annual meeting. Stockholders elected all nominated directors and approved two additional management proposals, based on the reported vote totals for, against, abstentions, and broker non-votes.

How many Ryman Hospitality (RHP) shares were entitled to vote at the meeting?

A total of 63,109,272 shares of Ryman Hospitality common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. This figure defines the maximum possible voting power for the annual meeting’s proposals presented to stockholders on May 7, 2026.

What was shareholder turnout at Ryman Hospitality’s 2026 annual meeting?

Holders of 59,147,731 shares of Ryman Hospitality common stock were present in person or represented by proxy. This indicates a high level of participation relative to the 63,109,272 shares entitled to vote at the meeting.

Were all Ryman Hospitality (RHP) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. All listed nominees, including Rachna Bhasin, H. Eric Bolton, Jr., Alvin Bowles, Jr., and others, received more votes “for” than “against,” resulting in their election to the board based on the reported voting totals.

What were the results for the non-director management proposals at Ryman Hospitality?

Two management proposals received stockholder approval. One proposal recorded 54,747,227 votes for, 1,776,701 against, 22,234 abstentions, and 2,601,569 broker non-votes, while another received 57,726,765 for, 1,405,876 against, and 15,090 abstentions.

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