Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) backs full board slate and KPMG

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Warner Music Group Corp. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 3, 2026. Stockholders elected all eleven director nominees named in the 2026 proxy statement, with each nominee receiving substantially more votes "For" than "Against" and only minimal abstentions and broker non-votes.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Warner Music Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with more than 7.6 billion votes in favor compared with a much smaller number of votes against and a very small number of abstentions.

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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.

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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): March 6, 2026 (March 3, 2026)

Warner Music Group Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32502		13-4271875
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1633 Broadway,
New York, New York		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 275-2000

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)

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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of Exchange on which Registered
Class A Common Stock		WMG		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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 March 3, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, two proposals were submitted to the Company’s stockholders. The proposals are described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 20, 2026 (the “2026 Proxy Statement”). The final voting results are as follows:

Proposal 1: The Company’s stockholders elected the eleven director nominees named in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement to serve for a one-year term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The voting results are set forth below:

Director Nominee		For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Vote
Robert Kyncl		7,627,270,802		965,187		40,760		11,989,796
Lincoln Benet		7,571,179,739		57,056,942		40,068		11,989,796
Len Blavatnik		7,608,168,507		20,068,141		40,101		11,989,796
Val Blavatnik		7,548,552,937		79,683,041		40,771		11,989,796
Mathias Döpfner		7,625,472,783		2,763,744		40,222		11,989,796
Nancy Dubuc		7,627,544,841		692,058		39,850		11,989,796
Noreena Hertz		7,598,434,707		29,801,745		40,297		11,989,796
Ynon Kreiz		7,595,897,246		32,339,066		40,437		11,989,796
Ceci Kurzman		7,598,540,011		29,696,492		40,246		11,989,796
Michael Lynton		7,625,532,983		2,702,982		40,784		11,989,796
Donald A. Wagner		7,591,676,048		36,560,126		40,575		11,989,796

Proposal 2: The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The voting results are set forth below:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Vote
7,626,933,102		13,299,930		33,513		None.

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.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.
By:		/s/ Paul M. Robinson
		Paul M. Robinson
Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Date: March 6, 2026

FAQ

What did Warner Music Group (WMG) stockholders vote on at the March 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on two key items: electing eleven director nominees and ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. Both proposals received strong support, with all nominees elected and KPMG’s appointment ratified by a large majority of votes cast.

Were all director nominees elected at Warner Music Group (WMG)’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees listed in the 2026 proxy statement were elected to serve one-year terms ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each nominee, including Robert Kyncl, Len Blavatnik and others, received substantially more "For" votes than "Against," with only small abstentions and broker non-votes.

How did Warner Music Group (WMG) stockholders vote on the company’s independent auditor for 2026?

Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Warner Music Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The proposal received about 7.63 billion votes "For," compared with roughly 13.3 million "Against" and a small number of abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.

Which director received the highest support at Warner Music Group (WMG)’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Based on votes "For," Robert Kyncl received strong support with 7,627,270,802 affirmative votes. Other directors, such as Nancy Dubuc and Michael Lynton, also received very high "For" vote totals, indicating broad stockholder backing across the full slate of eleven nominees.

When did Warner Music Group (WMG) hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Warner Music Group Corp. was held on March 3, 2026. At this meeting, stockholders voted on electing eleven directors for one-year terms and on ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Did any proposal fail at Warner Music Group (WMG)’s March 2026 stockholder meeting?

No, both proposals presented at the March 3, 2026 Annual Meeting passed. Stockholders elected all eleven director nominees described in the 2026 proxy statement and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, each by a wide voting margin.

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