What were the main topics voted on at Dominion Energy's Annual Meeting?

The main topics voted on included the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, an advisory vote on executive compensation (say on pay), a proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, and a shareholder proposal for an independent Board Chair.

How did shareholders vote on the election of directors?

All director nominees were overwhelmingly elected. For example, James A. Bennett received over 532 million 'For' votes, with substantially fewer 'Against' or 'Abstained' votes, indicating strong shareholder support for the current board members.

Was the company's executive compensation approved by shareholders?

Yes, shareholders approved an advisory vote on the company's executive compensation ('say on pay') with a majority of approximately 487 million 'For' votes compared to about 45.7 million 'Against' votes.

Did shareholders approve the increase in authorized shares of common stock?

Yes, the proposal to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock was approved by shareholders, with over 645 million 'For' votes.

D 8-K: Shareholder Matters

Summary

Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) filed an 8-K report on May 7, 2019, detailing the outcomes of its Annual Meeting of Security Holders held on May 6, 2019. The primary focus of this filing is the voting results on key corporate matters. All director nominees were overwhelmingly elected for another term, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current leadership and board composition. Furthermore, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2019 received significant shareholder approval, reinforcing the company's commitment to financial transparency and oversight.

Key Highlights

1All director nominees presented at the Annual Meeting were elected for one-year terms, with substantial 'For' votes for each.
2Shareholders overwhelmingly ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Dominion Energy's independent auditor for 2019.
3An advisory vote on executive compensation ('say on pay') was approved by a significant majority of shareholders.
4Management's proposal to amend the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock was approved.
5A shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a policy for an independent Board Chair was not approved.

DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 7, 2019)

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