01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Loews Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026.
Shareholders elected all ten director nominees: Charles D. Davidson, Paul J. Fribourg, Walter L.
Harris, Jonathan C. Locker, Susan P. Peters, Dino E.
Robusto, Alexander H. Tisch, Benjamin J. Tisch, James S.
Tisch, and Jennifer VanBelle. Each nominee received more votes for than against, though support varied considerably across the slate. Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers (Say on Pay), with 177,208,800 votes for and 8,952,691 against.
In a separate proposal, shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2026, with 186,777,192 votes for, 7,033,867 against, and 142,860 abstentions. Item 9.01 of the report states that exhibits are referenced, but the filing text provides no further description of them. The voting results are the substantive content of this filing.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All ten director nominees were elected at the May 12, 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Paul J. Fribourg had the lowest support among nominees, with 163,617,009 votes for and 22,600,117 against.
- Jennifer VanBelle had the highest support among nominees, with 185,213,551 votes for and 1,005,785 against.
- Say on Pay was approved with 177,208,800 votes for and 8,952,691 votes against, plus 139,943 abstentions.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 186,777,192 votes for and 7,033,867 against.
- Broker non-votes were 7,652,485 for each director election and for the Say on Pay proposal.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was elected to the Loews Corporation board at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Shareholders elected Charles D. Davidson, Paul J. Fribourg, Walter L. Harris, Jonathan C. Locker, Susan P. Peters, Dino E. Robusto, Alexander H. Tisch, Benjamin J. Tisch, James S. Tisch, and Jennifer VanBelle as directors.
Did shareholders approve executive compensation?
Yes. On an advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, with 177,208,800 votes for, 8,952,691 against, and 139,943 abstentions.
Which auditor did shareholders ratify for 2026?
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2026, with 186,777,192 votes for, 7,033,867 against, and 142,860 abstentions.
Why did some directors receive more votes against them than others?
The filing reports vote totals for each nominee but does not explain the reasons for differing levels of opposition. Paul J. Fribourg received the most votes against, at 22,600,117, while Jennifer VanBelle received the fewest, at 1,005,785.
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