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World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) shareholders back board, pay and auditor in 2026 votes

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World Kinect Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 18, 2026. Shareholders elected all nominated directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified, with each nominee receiving strong majority support.

Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 41,333,700 votes for, 3,262,774 against, and 185,225 abstentions, alongside 1,650,973 broker non-votes. In addition, shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 45,336,880 votes for, 920,454 against, and 175,338 abstentions.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Executive compensation advisory vote – For 41,333,700 votes Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer pay at 2026 annual meeting
Executive compensation advisory vote – Against 3,262,774 votes Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer pay at 2026 annual meeting
Executive compensation advisory vote – Abstentions 185,225 votes Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer pay at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on Proposal 2 1,650,973 shares Broker non-votes on advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification – For 45,336,880 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Auditor ratification – Against 920,454 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Auditor ratification – Abstentions 175,338 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Highest director support example 44,537,906 votes for Election of director nominee Andrea B. Smith at 2026 annual meeting
Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation financial
"The shareholders approved, by a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Votes For ... Abstentions ... Broker Non-Votes 41,333,700 ... 185,225 ... 1,650,973"
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.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm financial
"The shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year."
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 Shareholders financial
"World Kinect Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”)."
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.
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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): June 18, 2026

 

 

WORLD KINECT CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Florida

001-09533

59-2459427

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

9800 NW 41st Street

 

Miami, Florida

 

33178

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 305 428-8000

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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, par value $0.01 per share

 

WKC

 

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 June 18, 2026, World Kinect Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The matters voted upon at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting and the results of the votes were as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

The shareholders elected each of the Company’s nominees for director for a term expiring on the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominee

Votes For

Votes Withheld

Broker Non-Votes

Ira M. Birns

 

 

44,358,972

 

 

 

422,727

 

 

 

1,650,973

 

Michael J. Kasbar

43,763,447

1,018,252

1,650,973

Ken Bakshi

41,185,770

3,595,929

1,650,973

Jorge L. Benitez

43,356,002

1,425,697

1,650,973

Sharda Cherwoo

43,882,037

899,662

1,650,973

Jeffrey M. Kottkamp

43,789,238

992,461

1,650,973

John L. Manley

42,074,440

2,707,259

1,650,973

Greg Piper

44,536,020

245,679

1,650,973

Andrea B. Smith

 

 

44,537,906

 

 

 

243,793

 

 

 

1,650,973

 

Paul H. Stebbins

44,062,352

719,347

1,650,973

Proposal 2: Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The shareholders approved, by a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstentions

Broker Non-Votes

41,333,700

3,262,774

185,225

1,650,973

Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

 

 

 

 

 

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstentions

45,336,880

920,454

175,338

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Number

Description

 

 

 

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: July 2, 2026

World Kinect Corporation

 

 

 

/s/ Jeffrey Weissman

Jeffrey Weissman

 

 

Corporate Secretary

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did World Kinect (WKC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year. All three proposals received majority shareholder support based on the reported voting results.

Were all World Kinect (WKC) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. All nominated directors, including Ira M. Birns, Michael J. Kasbar, and others, were elected to terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving substantially more votes for than withheld, plus broker non-votes reported separately.

How did World Kinect (WKC) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers in a non-binding advisory vote, with 41,333,700 votes for, 3,262,774 against, and 185,225 abstentions, along with 1,650,973 broker non-votes recorded for the proposal.

Which auditor did World Kinect (WKC) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as World Kinect’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 45,336,880 votes for, 920,454 votes against, and 175,338 abstentions reported in the voting results.

What were the broker non-votes at World Kinect’s 2026 annual meeting?

Broker non-votes totaled 1,650,973 shares on the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation. Broker non-votes occur when brokers do not have discretionary voting authority and clients do not provide specific voting instructions.

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