Summary
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2026. The primary outcomes of the meeting involved the election of the Board of Directors, advisory votes on executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor. All proposed matters were approved by the stockholders, indicating a generally stable governance environment and continued confidence in the current leadership and external audit firm. Key outcomes include the election of all thirteen director nominees for a one-year term and the approval, on an advisory basis, of the named executive officers' compensation. The company also received stockholder approval for an annual "say-on-pay" vote frequency. The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was also ratified.
Key Highlights
- 1All thirteen director nominees, including key figures like Marc Rowan and Gary Cohn, were elected for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2The "say-on-pay" proposal, which seeks advisory approval of executive compensation, was approved by a significant margin.
- 3Stockholders voted in favor of holding the "say-on-pay" vote annually, reflecting a preference for more frequent advisory compensation reviews.
- 4The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026 was ratified by stockholders.
- 5A substantial number of broker non-votes were recorded across all proposals, particularly in the director elections and say-on-pay votes, which is typical for large, institutional-held companies.