01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 30, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Exelon Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 28, 2026, where key corporate governance matters were presented for a vote.
The results indicate strong shareholder support for the proposed slate of directors, with all nominees securing a significant majority of votes. This consistent backing for the board signifies continued confidence in the company's leadership and strategic direction. Furthermore, shareholders overwhelmingly ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, a crucial step in maintaining financial transparency and integrity.
The advisory vote on executive compensation also received strong approval, suggesting shareholders are generally aligned with the company's approach to compensating its named executive officers. Overall, the meeting results reflect a stable shareholder base that supports the company's established governance and financial oversight.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All director nominees were elected with substantial 'FOR' votes, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the board's composition.
- W. Paul Bowers and David DeWalt received particularly high approval percentages (96.8% and 99.3% respectively) among the director nominees.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for 2026 with a commanding 89.0% 'FOR' vote.
- Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers with a strong 90.5% 'FOR' vote.
- The results suggest a generally positive sentiment from shareholders regarding the company's governance and executive compensation policies.
- A notable portion of votes were cast as 'BROKER NON-VOTE' for the director elections and executive compensation, which is common in such meetings but does not indicate opposition to the proposals themselves.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Were all of Exelon's director nominees elected?
Yes, all director nominees presented at the Annual Meeting were elected by shareholders. Each nominee received a substantial majority of the votes cast in favor of their election.
What was the shareholder vote on the independent auditor?
Shareholders overwhelmingly ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Exelon's independent auditor for 2026. The proposal received an 89.0% 'FOR' vote.
How did shareholders vote on executive compensation?
The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Exelon's named executive officers was approved by shareholders with a 90.5% 'FOR' vote.
What is a 'BROKER NON-VOTE' and what does it mean for these results?
A 'BROKER NON-VOTE' occurs when a broker holds shares on behalf of a client but has not received voting instructions from the client for a particular proposal. For director elections and executive compensation, these non-votes are not counted for or against the proposal. For the auditor ratification, the 'BROKER NON-VOTE' information was listed as 'N/A', suggesting different counting methods or reporting for that specific item. The high 'FOR' percentages for the approved items indicate strong shareholder support among those who did provide voting instructions.
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