8-KShareholder Matters

ROSS STORES, INC. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 27, 2026)

Filed May 27, 2026For Securities:ROST

Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an 8-K on May 27, 2026, detailing the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026. The meeting covered four key proposals, all of which received strong support from shareholders. Notably, all nine director nominees were elected to serve for a one-year term. Furthermore, shareholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and provided an advisory vote of approval for the company's executive compensation. The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, was also ratified. The overwhelming support across all proposals indicates strong shareholder confidence in the company's leadership, compensation practices, and independent audit oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1All nine nominated directors were overwhelmingly elected to the board for a one-year term.
  • 2Shareholders approved the Ross Stores, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan with significant "For" votes.
  • 3An advisory vote to approve executive compensation received strong shareholder backing.
  • 4The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, was ratified.
  • 5The voting results demonstrate broad shareholder support for the company's governance and strategic direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes include the election of all nine director nominees, the approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, an advisory vote approving executive compensation, and the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year.

All nine director nominees received a substantial majority of "For" votes, with "Against" and "Abstain" votes representing a small fraction of the total votes cast. This indicates strong shareholder confidence in the current board composition.

Yes, shareholders cast an advisory vote to approve the resolution on executive compensation. The "For" votes significantly outweighed the "Against" votes, suggesting shareholder satisfaction with the company's compensation practices.

Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified by shareholders to serve as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027.