Vertiv 2026 shareholder meeting voting results
Vertiv Holdings reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held virtually on June 17, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vertiv Holdings reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held virtually on June 17, 2026. Of 384,108,816 Class A shares entitled to vote, 330,526,100 shares were represented, reaching 86.05% participation and establishing a quorum.
Stockholders elected eleven directors for one-year terms, including David M. Cote, Giordano Albertazzi and others, with each nominee receiving a majority of votes cast. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, compensation for named executive officers, with 260,726,180 votes for and 34,273,946 against.
In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 320,644,633 votes for and 9,573,763 against.
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: 384,108,816 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 330,526,100 shares
Say-on-pay votes for: 260,726,180 votes
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Shares outstanding entitled to vote
384,108,816 shares
Class A common stock at 2026 Annual Meeting
Shares represented at meeting
330,526,100 shares
2026 Annual Meeting presence, 86.05% of entitled
Say-on-pay votes for
260,726,180 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
34,273,946 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
320,644,633 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
9,573,763 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP
Quorum participation rate
86.05%
Shares represented vs. shares entitled to vote
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, quorum, broker non-votes, named executive officers, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"Vertiv Holdings Co held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in a virtual-only format via live webcast."
quorum financial
"330,526,100 shares (or 86.05%), constituting a quorum, were represented in person (online) or by proxy."
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 financial
"Director Nominee | For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes … 35,120,730"
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.
named executive officers financial
"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of 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
"Stockholders 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.
FAQ
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What happened at Vertiv (VRT) at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
Vertiv’s 2026 Annual Meeting approved all three management proposals. Stockholders elected eleven directors, backed executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with strong support across all items.
Did Vertiv (VRT) stockholders approve executive compensation at the 2026 meeting?
Yes. Vertiv stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The say-on-pay resolution received 260,726,180 votes for, 34,273,946 against, and 405,244 abstentions, with 35,120,730 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.
Which auditor did Vertiv (VRT) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Vertiv’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The ratification received 320,644,633 votes for, 9,573,763 against, and 307,704 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on the auditor ratification proposal.
How many directors did Vertiv (VRT) elect at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected eleven director nominees to one‑year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. Nominees included David M. Cote, Giordano Albertazzi, Krishna Mikkilineni and others, with each candidate receiving more votes for than withheld, plus 35,120,730 broker non-votes on each item.
What was the quorum requirement and participation at Vertiv’s 2026 meeting?
Vertiv needed a quorum of shares outstanding and entitled to vote to conduct business. At the 2026 meeting, 330,526,100 of 384,108,816 eligible Class A shares were represented, equating to 86.05% participation, which satisfied the quorum requirement for stockholder action.
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