What were the main outcomes of Honeywell's Annual Shareowner Meeting?

The main outcomes include the election of all director nominees, the approval of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor, and the ratification of executive compensation on an advisory basis. Shareowner proposals regarding an independent board chair and an environmental impact report were not approved.

How did shareowners vote on executive compensation?

Shareowners approved the compensation of Honeywell's named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis, with approximately 472.76 million votes in favor and 31.29 million votes against. The advisory vote on the frequency of such compensation also passed with a strong preference for a "1 Year" cycle.

Were there any shareowner proposals that passed?

No, neither of the two shareowner proposals presented – "Independent Board Chair" and "Environmental and Health Impact Report" – received majority approval from shareowners.

What is the significance of the 'Broker Non-Votes' in these results?

Broker non-votes represent shares held by brokers or nominees that were not voted on a particular matter because the beneficial owner did not provide voting instructions. The substantial number of broker non-votes (approximately 70 million shares) indicates a significant portion of outstanding shares did not have their votes cast by beneficial owners on many of these proposals, which can impact the overall approval percentages and the perceived level of shareowner engagement.

HON/HONIV 8-K: Shareholder Matters

Summary

This 8-K filing reports the results of Honeywell International Inc.'s (HON) Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on May 19, 2023. The primary focus is on the voting outcomes for key corporate governance matters. All director nominees were elected with strong support, and shareowners ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023. Additionally, a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company's named executive officers passed, with a strong majority in favor.

Key Highlights

1All ten director nominees were elected by shareowners at the Annual Meeting.
2Shareowners approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers with a significant majority in favor.
3The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved by shareowners.
4A majority of shareowners voted for a "1 Year" frequency for the advisory vote on executive compensation.
5Shareowner proposals for "Independent Board Chair" and "Environmental and Health Impact Report" did not receive majority approval.
6Broker non-votes were a significant factor in the voting results for director elections and the executive compensation advisory vote, indicating a substantial portion of shares were not voted by the beneficial owners.

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 23, 2023)

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