Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) backs board, auditor and 3M-share incentive plan
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wynn Resorts reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Three Class III directors—Richard J. Byrne, Patricia Mulroy and Philip G. Satre—were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, each receiving strong majority support.
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. On an advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. In addition, they approved a third amended and restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, increasing the authorized shares under the plan by 3,000,000 shares.
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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
Votes for Philip G. Satre: 72,592,989 votes
Votes for Richard J. Byrne: 68,836,362 votes
Votes for Patricia Mulroy: 69,670,731 votes
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Votes for Philip G. Satre
72,592,989 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Richard J. Byrne
68,836,362 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Patricia Mulroy
69,670,731 votes
Election as Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Auditor ratification support
94,195,611 votes for
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay support
72,160,013 votes for
Advisory vote on named executive officers’ compensation
Incentive plan share increase
3,000,000 shares
Increase in authorized shares under third amended and restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Plan approval votes for
72,621,437 votes
Approval of third amended and restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Key Terms
independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, broker non-votes, +1 more
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independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Third Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Approval"
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Withheld | 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.
independent inspector of elections financial
"as certified by American Election Services, LLC, the independent inspector of elections for the Annual Meeting"
FAQ
Which directors were elected at Wynn Resorts (WYNN) 2026 Annual Meeting and how many votes did they receive?
Richard J. Byrne, Patricia Mulroy and Philip G. Satre were elected as Class III directors. Byrne received 68,836,362 votes for, Mulroy 69,670,731, and Satre 72,592,989, each with several million more votes for than against, plus 21,491,023 broker non-votes recorded.
What change was made to Wynn Resorts (WYNN) 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan?
Shareholders approved a third amended and restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan that increases authorized shares by 3,000,000. The proposal received 72,621,437 votes for, 640,398 against and 77,745 abstentions, with 21,491,023 broker non-votes, enabling additional equity-based incentives if granted.