01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Qnity Electronics, Inc. reported the final voting results from its annual meeting of stockholders, held on May 21, 2026.
Stockholders elected three Class I directors, Karin De Bondt, Byron Green, and Jon Kemp, each to a two-year term ending at the 2028 annual meeting. Each nominee received more votes for than against, with Jon Kemp receiving the most votes for (142,101,132) and the fewest against (677,805). Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers, with 136,385,611 votes for, 6,156,323 against, and 474,707 abstentions.
In a separate advisory vote on how often to hold such say-on-pay votes, 140,248,870 votes favored every 1 year, compared with 2,111,361 for every 3 years and 289,836 for every 2 years. Consistent with the Board's prior recommendation, the Board determined that future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation will be held annually until the next required frequency vote.
Finally, stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 169,537,600 votes for, 810,793 against, and 296,680 abstentions. The filing reports only these governance outcomes and contains no financial results or guidance.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual meeting of stockholders held May 21, 2026.
- Karin De Bondt, Byron Green, and Jon Kemp elected as Class I directors for two-year terms ending at the 2028 annual meeting.
- Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation: 136,385,611 for versus 6,156,323 against.
- Advisory vote on say-on-pay frequency favored an annual vote: 140,248,870 votes for every 1 year, and the Board adopted annual votes going forward.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 169,537,600 votes for and 810,793 against.
- Broker non-votes of 27,628,432 were recorded on the director election, say-on-pay, and frequency proposals.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was elected to the Qnity Board at the annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Karin De Bondt, Byron Green, and Jon Kemp as Class I directors. Each will serve a two-year term until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Did stockholders approve executive compensation?
Yes. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, with 136,385,611 votes for, 6,156,323 against, and 474,707 abstentions.
How often will Qnity hold advisory votes on executive compensation?
Stockholders favored an annual frequency, with 140,248,870 votes for every 1 year. Consistent with the Board's prior recommendation, the Board determined that these advisory votes will be held every year until the next required frequency vote.
Who is Qnity's independent auditor for 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 169,537,600 votes for, 810,793 against, and 296,680 abstentions.
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