Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) 2026 meeting backs board, pay and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Teladoc Health, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 21, 2026. Stockholders elected all nine director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each receiving more votes in favor than against.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 71,154,268 votes for and 8,973,257 against. In addition, they ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 122,580,992 votes for and 1,195,800 against.
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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
Say-on-pay votes for: 71,154,268 shares
Say-on-pay votes against: 8,973,257 shares
Auditor ratification votes for: 122,580,992 shares
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6 metrics
Say-on-pay votes for
71,154,268 shares
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
8,973,257 shares
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
122,580,992 shares
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
1,195,800 shares
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Highest director "For" vote
78,213,920 shares
Election of Mark Douglas Smith, M.D., MBA to the board
Broker non-votes on Proposals 1 & 2
43,207,208 shares
Director elections and advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, named executive officers, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"The voting results for each director nominee are set forth below."
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.
advisory vote financial
"The stockholders of the Company approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
named executive officers financial
"the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Teladoc Health, Inc."
FAQ
What happened at Teladoc Health (TDOC)'s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
Teladoc Health’s 2026 annual meeting approved all board-backed items. Stockholders elected nine directors, endorsed executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Which directors were elected at Teladoc Health (TDOC)'s 2026 annual meeting?
All nine Teladoc Health director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Charles Divita III and Mark Douglas Smith, received more votes "For" than "Against," with additional abstentions and broker non-votes reported.
How did Teladoc Health (TDOC) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved Teladoc Health’s named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 71,154,268 shares in favor, 8,973,257 against, and 1,158,116 abstentions, with 43,207,208 broker non-votes recorded on the proposal.
Which auditor did Teladoc Health (TDOC) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Teladoc Health’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Votes were 122,580,992 for, 1,195,800 against, and 716,057 abstentions, with broker non-votes listed as not applicable.
Were there any broker non-votes at Teladoc Health (TDOC)'s 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. On the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, there were 43,207,208 broker non-votes reported. For the auditor ratification proposal, broker non-votes were not applicable, and only for, against, and abstention votes were disclosed.