8-KShareholder Matters

KINDER MORGAN, INC. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 8, 2024)

Filed May 8, 2024For Securities:KMIEP-PC

Summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) filed an 8-K on May 8, 2024, reporting the results of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2024. The key outcomes include the overwhelmingly successful election of all thirteen director nominees and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. Additionally, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation package and affirmed an annual frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation. Notably, a significant stockholder proposal to establish a greenhouse gas emission reduction target did not receive majority support from KMI shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1All thirteen director nominees were elected to the Board of Directors.
  • 2PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as KMI's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024.
  • 3Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers.
  • 4A majority of shareholders voted in favor of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation annually.
  • 5A stockholder proposal seeking the establishment of a greenhouse gas emission reduction target was not approved by shareholders.
  • 6A substantial quorum of 1,908,493,468 shares was present or represented by proxy, indicating strong shareholder engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes include the election of all thirteen director nominees, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor, advisory approval of executive compensation, and an advisory vote to hold executive compensation reviews annually. A proposal for greenhouse gas emission reduction targets was not approved.

All thirteen director nominees were elected by KMI stockholders, with each receiving a significant majority of 'For' votes, indicating broad support for the current board composition.

The stockholder proposal to establish a greenhouse gas emission reduction target was not approved by KMI stockholders. The 'Against' votes significantly outnumbered the 'For' votes.

KMI stockholders advised, on an advisory basis, that the frequency of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation should be one year.