01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 3, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ralph Lauren Corporation filed this Form 8-K under Item 5.07 to report the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on July 30, 2026.
The filing is signed by Chief Financial Officer Justin M. Picicci and dated July 31, 2026. No financial results, guidance, or transaction information are disclosed in this report.
Stockholders elected all nominees for director to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Class A directors Angela Ahrendts (29,487,839 votes for; 859,613 withheld) and Linda Findley (29,226,445 for; 1,121,007 withheld) were elected, while Darren Walker received notably more withheld votes, at 10,438,404 against 19,909,048 for. All nine Class B directors, including Ralph Lauren, Patrice Louvet, and David Lauren, each received 218,812,760 votes for, with no votes withheld.
Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 3, 2027, with 250,956,322 votes for, 522,890 against, and 19,063 abstentions. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers and the company's compensation philosophy, policies and practices, with 247,311,631 votes for, 1,827,343 against, 21,238 abstentions, and 2,338,063 non-votes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual Meeting of Stockholders held July 30, 2026, with all director nominees elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Class A director Darren Walker received 19,909,048 votes for and 10,438,404 withheld, the largest withheld count among the reported director votes.
- All nine Class B directors, including Ralph Lauren, Patrice Louvet, and David Lauren, each received 218,812,760 votes for with none withheld.
- Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 3, 2027, with 250,956,322 votes for and 522,890 against.
- Advisory say-on-pay proposal approved, with 247,311,631 votes for and 1,827,343 against, including 2,338,063 non-votes.
- Class B common stock carries ten votes per share versus one vote per share for Class A, per the filing's voting structure description.
- The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction disclosures; it is limited to shareholder vote outcomes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Ralph Lauren annual meeting held and what did stockholders vote on?
The annual meeting was held on July 30, 2026. Stockholders voted on electing directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending April 3, 2027, and an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.
Were all director nominees elected?
Yes. The filing states that stockholders elected all of the company's nominees for director to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Why did Darren Walker receive more withheld votes than other Class A nominees?
The filing reports 10,438,404 votes withheld for Darren Walker, but it does not state a reason for the withheld votes.
How did stockholders vote on executive compensation?
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers and the company's compensation philosophy, policies and practices, with 247,311,631 votes for, 1,827,343 against, 21,238 abstentions, and 2,338,063 non-votes.
Does this filing disclose any financial results or corporate actions?
No. The filing reports only the outcomes of matters submitted to a stockholder vote under Item 5.07 and does not contain financial results, guidance, or transactions.
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