01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) filed this Current Report to disclose results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held February 19, 2026.
Shareholders elected all twelve nominees to the Board of Directors by a majority of votes cast and approved all four other proposals: an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The advisory say-on-pay proposal received 94.74% of votes cast in favor. Separately, on February 19, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54a per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. The press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished, not filed, under Item 7.01. The filing reports no contested solicitation.
Director elections and proposals were supported by large majorities, with 23,954,132 broker non-votes recorded on each proposal except the auditor ratification, which had none. The dividend declaration and the shareholder vote results are the principal items for investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual Meeting held February 19, 2026, with no solicitation in opposition to the Board's proxy solicitations.
- All twelve Board nominees were elected by a majority of votes cast, including Mark W. Begor, Marlene Debel, Jeffrey N. Edwards, Benjamin C. Esty, Art A. Garcia, Anne Gates, Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr., Roderick C. McGeary, Cecily M. Mistarz, Paul C. Reilly, Raj Seshadri, and Paul M. Shoukry.
- Advisory say-on-pay proposal approved with 94.74% of votes cast in favor.
- Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan approved with 95.32% of votes cast in favor.
- Amended and Restated 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan approved with 99.39% of votes cast in favor.
- KPMG LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 95.37% of votes cast in favor.
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share declared February 19, 2026, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the quarterly dividend declared by Raymond James, and when is it paid?
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on February 19, 2026. It is payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026.
Were the Board nominees elected?
Yes. All twelve nominees were elected by a majority of the votes cast. The filing lists the votes for, against, and abstentions for each nominee, and records 23,954,132 broker non-votes for each director.
How did shareholders vote on executive compensation?
Shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the named executive officers with 94.74% of votes cast in favor. The vote included 23,954,132 broker non-votes.
Which equity plans did shareholders approve?
Shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan with 95.32% of votes cast in favor, and the Amended and Restated 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 99.39% of votes cast in favor.
Who is the company's independent auditor, and was the appointment approved?
KPMG LLP is the independent registered public accounting firm. Shareholders ratified its appointment for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 95.37% of votes cast in favor and no broker non-votes.
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