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Range Resources (RRC) investors reelect full board and ratify Ernst & Young

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Range Resources Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Shareholders elected all seven director nominees to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving significantly more votes for than against.

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation program, with 196,405,772 votes in favor. In addition, they ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 214,254,666 votes for the proposal.

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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.
Shares outstanding 235,484,929 shares Common stock outstanding as of March 16, 2026 record date
Quorum shares represented 217,983,195 shares Shares present or represented at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay votes for 196,405,772 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 2,380,407 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for 214,254,666 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 3,364,438 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP
Director Degner votes for 197,675,501 votes Election of Dennis L. Degner as director
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Range Resources Corporation was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026"
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 18,825,825"
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 financial
"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation philosophy, policies and procedures for the Company's Named Executive Officers ("say-on-pay")"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the selection 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.
record date financial
"As of March 16, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
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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): May 13, 2026

RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-12209

34-1312571

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1200

Fort Worth, Texas

76102

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (817) 870-2601

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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

 

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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))

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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, $0.01 par value

RRC

 

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

 

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Range Resources Corporation (the "Company") was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. As of March 16, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 235,484,929 shares of the Company's common stock outstanding. A quorum of 217,983,195 shares of the Company's common stock was present or represented at the meeting.

The matters submitted to a vote of the Company's stockholders at the Annual Meeting were as follows:

1.
Stockholders elected each of the Company's seven nominees for director to serve a term of one year to expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, as set forth below:

 

 

Name

 

Votes For

 

 

Votes Against

 

 

Abstentions

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

 

Brenda A. Cline

 

 

197,028,318

 

 

 

1,880,065

 

 

 

248,987

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Margaret K. Dorman

 

 

196,953,818

 

 

 

1,933,854

 

 

 

269,698

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Charles G. Griffie

 

 

196,614,400

 

 

 

2,162,623

 

 

 

380,347

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Christian S. Kendall

 

 

197,085,429

 

 

 

1,821,084

 

 

 

250,857

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Greg G. Maxwell

 

 

197,191,042

 

 

 

1,714,564

 

 

 

251,764

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Reginal W. Spiller

 

 

192,242,484

 

 

 

6,578,724

 

 

 

336,162

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

Dennis L. Degner

 

 

197,675,501

 

 

 

503,118

 

 

 

978,751

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

 

2.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation philosophy, policies and procedures for the Company's Named Executive Officers ("say-on-pay"), as set forth below:

 

Votes For

 

 

Votes Against

 

 

Abstentions

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

 

 

196,405,772

 

 

 

2,380,407

 

 

 

371,191

 

 

 

18,825,825

 

 

3.
Stockholders ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm as of and for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as set forth below:

 

Votes For

 

 

Votes Against

 

 

Abstentions

 

 

214,254,666

 

 

 

3,364,438

 

 

 

364,091

 

2

 

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.

 

 

RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION

 

By:

/s/ Mark S. Scucchi

 

Mark S. Scucchi

 

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 13, 2026

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What did Range Resources (RRC) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all seven director nominees, approved the advisory say-on-pay vote, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026. These results confirm support for the board’s composition, executive pay practices, and the company’s chosen audit firm.

How many Range Resources (RRC) shares were eligible and represented at the 2026 meeting?

There were 235,484,929 shares of common stock outstanding as of the March 16, 2026 record date. A quorum of 217,983,195 shares was present or represented, meaning enough shares participated to conduct official business and validate the voting results.

How did Range Resources (RRC) shareholders vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay)?

Shareholders approved the company’s executive compensation program on an advisory basis with 196,405,772 votes for, 2,380,407 against, and 371,191 abstentions. There were 18,825,825 broker non-votes, indicating some brokers did not have instructions to vote on this proposal.

Which auditor did Range Resources (RRC) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote received 214,254,666 votes for, 3,364,438 against, and 364,091 abstentions, indicating strong overall support for retaining Ernst & Young.

Were all Range Resources (RRC) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. All seven nominees, including Christian S. Kendall and Dennis L. Degner, were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each director received a substantial majority of votes cast in favor compared with votes against and abstentions.

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