Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) investors approve board slate, KPMG and Say-on-Pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Signet Jewelers Limited reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 26, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to the Board, with each nominee receiving over 32.4 million votes in favor and all candidates comfortably exceeding votes cast against.

Shareholders also approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, with 36,518,386 votes for and relatively few votes against or abstaining. In addition, the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation (“Say-on-Pay”) passed, with 33,895,524 votes for and 569,867 against, indicating broad support for the Company’s named executive officer pay program.

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

Auditor ratification votes for: 36,518,386 votes Say-on-Pay votes for: 33,895,524 votes Say-on-Pay votes against: 569,867 votes +2 more

5 metrics

Auditor ratification votes for 36,518,386 votes Approval of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm

Say-on-Pay votes for 33,895,524 votes Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-Pay votes against 569,867 votes Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Helen McCluskey votes for 34,333,195 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

J.K. Symancyk votes for 34,464,212 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Key Terms

non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, Say-on-Pay, broker non-votes

4 terms

non-binding advisory basis regulatory

"Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of 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 regulatory

"Appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"

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.

Say-on-Pay financial

"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting (the “Say-on-Pay” vote)"

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.

broker non-votes regulatory

"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 33,895,524 | 569,867 | 25,865 | 2,228,870"

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.

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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): June 26, 2026

SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Commission File Number: 1-32349

Bermuda			Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Clarendon House

2 Church Street

Hamilton

HM11

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 (441) 296 5872

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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 Shares of $0.18 each

SIG

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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

(a)    The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Signet Jewelers Limited (the "Company") was held on June 26, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting").

(b)    The following matters were voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results of the voting were as follows:

Proposal One:

Election of eleven members of the Company’s Board of Directors ("Board") to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company or until their respective successors are elected in accordance with the Bye-laws of the Company.

Director Nominee						For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
Helen McCluskey						34,333,195						142,302						15,759						2,228,870
J.K. Symancyk						34,464,212						17,292						9,752						2,228,870
André V. Branch						34,467,766						10,908						12,582						2,228,870
Sandra B. Cochran						34,445,832						34,260						11,164						2,228,870
Jeffrey Gennette						34,457,317						22,699						11,240						2,228,870
R. Mark Graf						34,431,437						48,539						11,280						2,228,870
Zackery Hicks						34,427,657						53,528						10,071						2,228,870
Sharon L. McCollam						32,442,678						2,037,300						11,278						2,228,870
Brian Tilzer						34,389,886						98,804						10,566						2,228,870
Eugenia Ulasewicz						34,248,898						226,167						16,191						2,228,870
Dontá L. Wilson						34,348,141						132,003						11,112						2,228,870

Proposal Two:

Appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion of the Annual Meeting until the conclusion of the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders, and authorization of the Audit Committee of the Board to determine its compensation.

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
36,518,386						180,159						21,581						0

Proposal Three:

Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting (the “Say-on-Pay” vote).

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
33,895,524						569,867						25,865						2,228,870

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.

SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED

Date:

June 30, 2026

By:

/s/ Stash Ptak

Name:

Stash Ptak

Title:

Chief Legal, Compliance, and Risk Officer

FAQ

What did Signet Jewelers (SIG) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three key items: electing eleven directors, appointing KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, and approving a non-binding advisory Say-on-Pay proposal covering compensation for named executive officers as described in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual meeting.

Were all director nominees elected at Signet Jewelers’ 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees were elected. Each director, including Helen McCluskey, J.K. Symancyk, and others, received strong support, with votes for each nominee exceeding votes against by a wide margin, alongside recorded abstentions and broker non-votes on the director election items.

Did Signet Jewelers (SIG) shareholders approve the Say-on-Pay proposal in 2026?

Yes, shareholders approved the non-binding Say-on-Pay proposal. There were 33,895,524 votes for, 569,867 against, and 25,865 abstentions, with 2,228,870 broker non-votes, indicating majority shareholder support for the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as presented.

Who is Signet Jewelers’ independent auditor following the 2026 shareholder vote?

KPMG LLP was approved as Signet Jewelers’ independent registered public accounting firm. The vote totaled 36,518,386 for, 180,159 against, and 21,581 abstentions, with no broker non-votes, confirming KPMG’s appointment until the conclusion of the next annual shareholder meeting.

How strong was shareholder support for Signet Jewelers’ 2026 director nominees?

Support was high across nominees. For example, J.K. Symancyk received 34,464,212 votes for and only 17,292 against, while other directors such as André V. Branch and Sandra B. Cochran also received over 34.4 million votes for, alongside limited opposition and broker non-votes.

What does the broker non-vote count indicate in Signet Jewelers’ 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes reflect shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals. In the director elections and Say-on-Pay proposal, there were 2,228,870 broker non-votes, showing some shares were not instructed by beneficial owners on those specific matters but still counted for quorum.

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