STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) details 2026 AGM director and proposal votes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
STERIS plc held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on July 31, 2026. There were 97,457,680 ordinary shares outstanding and entitled to vote, and holders of 89,909,204 shares, or 92.25%, were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. Effective upon completion of the meeting, the size of the Board of Directors was set at nine members.
Shareholders cast votes for nine director nominees, including Dr. Esther M. Alegria, Pierre Boulud, Daniel A. Carestio, Cynthia L. Feldmann, Christopher S. Holland, Paul E. Martin, Dr. Nirav R. Shah, Louis A. Shapiro and Dr. Mohsen M. Sohi, with each nominee receiving tens of millions of votes in favor. The results also detail votes for and against several additional management proposals, with broker non-votes where applicable.
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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
Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 97,457,680 shares
Shares present at meeting: 89,909,204 shares
Quorum percentage: 92.25%
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Shares outstanding entitled to vote
97,457,680 shares
Ordinary shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the 2026 AGM
Shares present at meeting
89,909,204 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at the 2026 AGM
Quorum percentage
92.25%
Portion of outstanding ordinary shares represented at the 2026 AGM
Votes for Dr. Esther M. Alegria
83,736,807 votes
Votes cast in favor of director nominee Dr. Esther M. Alegria
Votes for Cynthia L. Feldmann
74,792,537 votes
Votes cast in favor of director nominee Cynthia L. Feldmann
Votes for proposal with highest support shown
89,209,571 votes
Votes for one of the additional management proposals
Votes for proposal with broker non-votes
77,639,271 votes
Votes for a management proposal that also reported broker non-votes
Key Terms
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, quorum, broker non-votes, inspector of election
4 terms
quorum regulatory
"92.25% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares ... 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.
broker non-votes regulatory
"Abstentions ... Broker non-votes ... 3,613,176"
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.
inspector of election regulatory
"According to the final report of the inspector of election"
An inspector of election is an independent individual or firm appointed to oversee and verify a company’s shareholder vote, acting like a neutral referee who counts ballots, confirms voter eligibility, and certifies the official results. Investors care because the inspector’s work ensures votes on key issues — such as board members, mergers or executive pay — are tallied fairly and accurately, which protects shareholder rights and preserves confidence in corporate governance.
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FAQ
What quorum was achieved at STERIS plc (STE)'s 2026 Annual General Meeting?
Holders of 89,909,204 ordinary shares, representing 92.25% of STERIS plc’s outstanding shares, were present in person or by proxy. This level of participation constituted a valid quorum for conducting business at the 2026 AGM.
How many directors serve on STERIS plc (STE)'s Board after the 2026 AGM?
Effective upon completion of the 2026 AGM, the size of STERIS plc’s Board of Directors was set at nine members. This reflects the number of director positions the company established for the period following the shareholder meeting.
Which director nominees were on the ballot at STERIS plc (STE)'s 2026 AGM?
Nine nominees were listed: Dr. Esther M. Alegria, Pierre Boulud, Daniel A. Carestio, Cynthia L. Feldmann, Christopher S. Holland, Paul E. Martin, Dr. Nirav R. Shah, Louis A. Shapiro and Dr. Mohsen M. Sohi. Each received millions of votes in favor from shareholders.
What additional proposals were voted on at STERIS plc (STE)'s 2026 AGM?
Beyond director elections, shareholders cast votes for and against several management proposals, with detailed tallies including broker non-votes. Specific proposal descriptions are not listed here, but multiple items each received over 80 million votes in favor.