V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC) meeting backs PwC and rejects animal materials proposal

Q: What did VFC shareholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders approved all management proposals, including eleven director elections , an advisory vote on executive compensation , and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year .

Q: Which auditor did VFC shareholders ratify for fiscal 2027?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VFC’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year , with 320,023,812 votes for , 29,138,855 against , and 571,368 abstentions , confirming continued use of PwC as external auditor.

Q: What happened to VFC’s shareholder proposal on animal-derived materials?

The shareholder proposal titled “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy” was not approved, receiving 4,339,077 votes for , 292,492,329 against , 2,186,224 abstentions , and 50,716,405 broker non-votes , showing limited support among voting shareholders.

Q: Did all VFC director nominees get elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. All eleven nominees, including Bracken P. Darrell and Kirk C. Tanner , were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, each receiving more votes for than against, with additional broker non-votes recorded on the director elections.

Q: How strong was support for VFC director nominee Alexander K. Cho?

Director nominee Alexander K. Cho received 296,819,259 votes for , 1,877,258 against , and 321,113 abstentions , along with 50,716,405 broker non-votes , indicating substantial shareholder backing for his election to the board.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

V.F. Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on July 28, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than against. For example, Alexander K. Cho received 296,819,259 votes for and 1,877,258 against.

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of VF’s named executive officers, with 255,317,613 votes for and 42,972,157 against, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year by 320,023,812 votes for and 29,138,855 against. A shareholder proposal titled “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy” was not approved, receiving 4,339,077 votes for and 292,492,329 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

Executive compensation votes for: 255,317,613 Executive compensation votes against: 42,972,157 Auditor ratification votes for PwC: 320,023,812 +4 more

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Executive compensation votes for 255,317,613 Advisory vote approving compensation of named executive officers

Executive compensation votes against 42,972,157 Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Auditor ratification votes for PwC 320,023,812 Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the 2027 fiscal year

Auditor ratification votes against 29,138,855 Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the 2027 fiscal year

Animal-derived materials proposal votes for 4,339,077 Shareholder proposal “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy”

Animal-derived materials proposal votes against 292,492,329 Shareholder proposal “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy”

Votes for Alexander K. Cho 296,819,259 Election of director nominee Alexander K. Cho

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, named executive officers, independent registered public accounting firm, Broker Non-Votes, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"On July 28, 2026, V.F. Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

named executive officers financial

"the approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of VF’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 regulatory

"the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF’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.

Broker Non-Votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes | | | 50,716,405"

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.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 ... Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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FAQ

What did VFC shareholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders approved all management proposals, including eleven director elections, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year.

How did VFC shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

The advisory vote on VFC’s named executive officer compensation passed with 255,317,613 votes for, 42,972,157 against, and 727,860 abstentions, plus 50,716,405 broker non-votes, indicating shareholder support for the company’s executive pay program.

Which auditor did VFC shareholders ratify for fiscal 2027?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VFC’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year, with 320,023,812 votes for, 29,138,855 against, and 571,368 abstentions, confirming continued use of PwC as external auditor.

What happened to VFC’s shareholder proposal on animal-derived materials?

The shareholder proposal titled “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy” was not approved, receiving 4,339,077 votes for, 292,492,329 against, 2,186,224 abstentions, and 50,716,405 broker non-votes, showing limited support among voting shareholders.

Did all VFC director nominees get elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. All eleven nominees, including Bracken P. Darrell and Kirk C. Tanner, were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, each receiving more votes for than against, with additional broker non-votes recorded on the director elections.

How strong was support for VFC director nominee Alexander K. Cho?

Director nominee Alexander K. Cho received 296,819,259 votes for, 1,877,258 against, and 321,113 abstentions, along with 50,716,405 broker non-votes, indicating substantial shareholder backing for his election to the board.

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): July 28, 2026

V.F. Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Pennsylvania	1-5256	23-1180120
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


1551 Wewatta Street
Denver, Colorado		80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(720) 778-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 Stock, without par value, stated capital $.25 per share	VFC	New York Stock Exchange
0.250% Senior Notes due 2028	VFC28	New York Stock Exchange
4.250% Senior Notes due 2029	VFC29	New York Stock Exchange
0.625% Senior Notes due 2032	VFC32	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.

On July 28, 2026, V.F. Corporation (“VF”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, VF shareholders voted on the election of eleven directors, the approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of VF’s named executive officers, the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year, and the shareholder proposal titled “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy.” The final voting results are reported below.

Proposal 1: Each of the eleven nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified based on the following vote:


Director Nominees	Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstaining		Broker Non-Votes
Richard T. Carucci		270,412,636		28,322,648		282,346		50,716,405
Alexander K. Cho		296,819,259		1,877,258		321,113		50,716,405
Juliana L. Chugg		265,078,176		33,663,837		275,617		50,716,405
Bracken P. Darrell		296,600,550		1,923,957		493,123		50,716,405
Trevor A. Edwards		294,553,804		4,137,058		326,768		50,716,405
Mindy F. Grossman		252,284,427		46,385,420		347,783		50,716,405
Mark S. Hoplamazian		288,868,262		9,849,803		299,565		50,716,405
Laura W. Lang		267,564,772		31,174,341		278,517		50,716,405
Carol L. Roberts		291,119,882		7,619,907		277,841		50,716,405
Matthew J. Shattock		266,163,095		32,564,402		290,133		50,716,405
Kirk C. Tanner		297,103,323		1,619,640		294,667		50,716,405

Proposal 2: The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of VF’s named executive officers. based on the following vote:


Votes For:			255,317,613

Votes Against:			42,972,157

Votes Abstaining:			727,860

Broker Non-Votes:			50,716,405

Proposal 3: The shareholders approved the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2027 fiscal year based on the following vote:


Votes For:			320,023,812

Votes Against:			29,138,855

Votes Abstaining:			571,368

Proposal 4: The shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposal titled “Report on Animal-Derived Materials Policy” based on the following vote:


Votes For:			4,339,077

Votes Against:			292,492,329

Votes Abstaining:			2,186,224

Broker Non-Votes:			50,716,405

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.


	V.F. CORPORATION
	(Registrant)

Date: July 30, 2026	By:	/s/ Jennifer S. Sim
		Jennifer S. Sim
		Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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