01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 9, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
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.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All 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.
- The "say-on-pay" proposal, which seeks advisory approval of executive compensation, was approved by a significant margin.
- Stockholders voted in favor of holding the "say-on-pay" vote annually, reflecting a preference for more frequent advisory compensation reviews.
- The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026 was ratified by stockholders.
- A 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.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Were all the director nominees successfully elected?
Yes, all thirteen director nominees, including Marc Beilinson, James Belardi, Jessica Bibliowicz, Gary Cohn, Kerry Murphy Healey, Mitra Hormozi, Pamela Joyner, Scott Kleinman, Brian Leach, Marc Rowan, Lynn Swann, Patrick Toomey, and James Zelter, were elected to the Board of Directors for a one-year term.
What was the outcome of the advisory vote on executive compensation?
The advisory vote on the compensation of Apollo Global Management's named executive officers (often referred to as 'say-on-pay') was approved by the stockholders. While the vote passed, it's worth noting that a significant portion of votes were cast against it, which is a common occurrence in these advisory votes.
How often will the company hold 'say-on-pay' votes in the future?
Stockholders voted in favor of holding the advisory "say-on-pay" vote every one year. This means investors will have an annual opportunity to provide non-binding feedback on executive compensation.
Has the company's auditor been ratified for the upcoming fiscal year?
Yes, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Apollo Global Management's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, has been ratified by the company's stockholders.
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