Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) investors approve directors, pay plan and Ernst & Young
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held by remote communication on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving a substantial majority of votes cast.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 54,394,913 votes in favor versus 11,238,067 against. In addition, they ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, supported by 66,826,966 votes for and only 80,677 against.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Directors elected: 9 directors
Say-on-pay votes for: 54,394,913 votes
Say-on-pay votes against: 11,238,067 votes
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Directors elected
9 directors
Elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
54,394,913 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
11,238,067 votes
Advisory compensation proposal
Auditor ratification votes for
66,826,966 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
80,677 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP
Hillary Super votes for
64,009,383 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
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 basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026"
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
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected nine directors, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, based on detailed vote tallies reported for each proposal.
How did Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the company’s named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, with 54,394,913 votes for, 11,238,067 against, and 170,768 abstentions, plus 1,156,430 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the current pay program.
Which audit firm did Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 66,826,966 votes for, 80,677 against, and 52,535 abstentions, showing strong support for continuing the existing external auditor relationship.
Were all Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
All nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee, including Hillary Super and Irene Chang Britt, received a majority of votes cast, with additional broker non-votes reported for each director election line item.
When was Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) 2026 annual meeting held and how?
The 2026 annual meeting of Victoria’s Secret & Co. stockholders was held on June 11, 2026, by means of remote communication, allowing investors to participate and vote electronically on directors, executive compensation, and auditor ratification proposals.