01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 19, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On May 14, 2026, The Kraft Heinz Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and filed the final voting results under Item 5.07 of Form 8-K.
Stockholders elected all 10 nominees as directors for one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. John T. Cahill received the most votes against his election (38,493,016 shares), and John C.
Pope received 872,114,856 shares for and 26,922,158 against. The other nominees received fewer votes against them. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 846,476,891 shares for, 51,123,740 against, and 2,391,574 abstaining.
They approved the Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2026 Plan), with 875,403,742 shares for, 22,377,915 against, and 2,210,548 abstaining. Broker non-votes were 117,137,683 on the director election, say-on-pay, and the 2026 Plan proposals.
Stockholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2026, with 955,089,151 shares for, 60,577,107 against, and 1,463,630 abstaining. Broker non-votes are listed as N/A for this proposal.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All 10 director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- John T. Cahill had the highest number of votes against his election at 38,493,016 shares; John C. Pope had 26,922,158 against.
- The advisory say-on-pay proposal passed with 846,476,891 shares for and 51,123,740 against.
- The Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2026 Plan) was approved with 875,403,742 shares for and 22,377,915 against.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent auditors for 2026 with 955,089,151 shares for and 60,577,107 against.
- Broker non-votes totaled 117,137,683 shares on the director election, say-on-pay, and 2026 Plan proposals.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held?
The Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2026. The filing does not state the location or format of the meeting.
Who was elected to the Board of Directors?
Stockholders elected John T. Cahill, Steve Cahillane, Humberto P. Alfonso, L. Kevin Cox, Lori Dickerson Fouché, Diane Gherson, Mary Lou Kelley, Elio Leoni Sceti, Tony Palmer, and John C. Pope. Each serves a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
What did stockholders decide about executive compensation?
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, with 846,476,891 shares voting for, 51,123,740 against, 2,391,574 abstaining, and 117,137,683 broker non-votes.
Was the Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved?
Yes. Stockholders approved the 2026 Plan with 875,403,742 shares for, 22,377,915 against, 2,210,548 abstaining, and 117,137,683 broker non-votes.
Who is the Company's independent auditor for 2026?
Stockholders approved the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2026, with 955,089,151 shares for, 60,577,107 against, and 1,463,630 abstaining.
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