01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 16, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2026, reporting the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on April 15, 2026.
The key takeaway for investors is the overwhelming approval of all proposals presented, indicating strong shareowner confidence in the company's board and executive compensation practices. The meeting saw a substantial quorum, with a high percentage of outstanding shares represented, reinforcing the significance of the voting outcomes. Specifically, all director nominees were elected with significant majority support, and shareowners approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.
Furthermore, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent auditor for 2026 was also overwhelmingly ratified. These results suggest a stable governance structure and alignment between management and its shareowners.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All director nominees were overwhelmingly elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
- Shareowners approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Carrier Global's named executive officers with strong majority support.
- The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026 was ratified by a significant majority of votes.
- A substantial quorum of 768,844,537 shares, representing a majority of outstanding shares as of the record date, was present or represented at the meeting.
- The voting results for each director nominee showed 'Votes For' significantly outweighing 'Votes Against' and 'Abstentions'.
- Broker non-votes were disclosed for all director elections and the executive compensation proposal, a standard disclosure for publicly traded companies.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main outcomes of Carrier Global's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners?
The primary outcomes were the election of all director nominees, the advisory approval of the company's executive compensation, and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026. All proposals received substantial majority support from shareowners.
How did shareowners vote on the election of directors?
All ten director nominees for election to a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners were approved with a significant majority of 'Votes For', indicating strong shareowner confidence in the current board composition.
Was the company's executive compensation approved by shareowners?
Yes, the proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved by shareowners. The 'Votes For' significantly outnumbered the 'Votes Against'.
Who will serve as Carrier Global's independent auditor for 2026?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been ratified by shareowners to serve as Carrier Global Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026.
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