Steven Madden holders back board and pay
Steven Madden, Ltd. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026, with 67,169,363 common shares represented in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Steven Madden, Ltd. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026, with 67,169,363 common shares represented in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum. Stockholders elected ten director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting.
They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 66,791,860 votes for and 352,191 against. On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, with 63,852,187 votes for and 1,655,993 against.
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 represented at meeting: 67,169,363 shares
Auditor ratification votes for: 66,791,860 votes
Auditor ratification votes against: 352,191 votes
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Shares represented at meeting
67,169,363 shares
Common stock represented at 2026 Annual Meeting, establishing a quorum
Auditor ratification votes for
66,791,860 votes
Votes for ratifying Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
352,191 votes
Votes against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
63,852,187 votes
Votes for approving named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis
Say-on-pay votes against
1,655,993 votes
Votes against approving named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis
Director Rosenfeld votes for
63,886,349 votes
Votes for electing Edward R. Rosenfeld as director
Director Klipper votes for
65,299,626 votes
Votes for electing Mitchell S. Klipper as director
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstentions | | Broker Non-Votes 63,852,187"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to ratify 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.
quorum financial
"67,169,363 shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock were represented ... constituting a quorum"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
FAQ
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What did Steven Madden (SHOO) stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected ten directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the meeting.
Who is Steven Madden’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Steven Madden’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 66,791,860 votes for, 352,191 votes against, and 25,312 abstentions recorded on the ratification proposal.
How did Steven Madden (SHOO) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of Steven Madden’s named executive officers, with 63,852,187 votes for, 1,655,993 votes against, 107,823 abstentions, and 1,553,360 broker non-votes reported for the executive compensation proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
How many directors serve on the Steven Madden (SHOO) board after the 2026 meeting?
Ten nominees were elected to Steven Madden’s board, including Edward R. Rosenfeld, Peter A. Davis, Al Ferrara, Mitchell S. Klipper, Maria Teresa Kumar, Rose Peabody Lynch, Peter Migliorini, Arian Simone Reed, Ravi Sachdev, and Amelia Newton Varela, each to serve until the next annual meeting.
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