01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 14, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Sempra (SRE) held its 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 12, 2026, with the results detailed in this 8-K filing.
The meeting saw the re-election of all eleven director nominees with overwhelming support, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current board's leadership and governance. Shareholders also overwhelmingly ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, reinforcing established audit practices. Furthermore, the advisory vote on executive compensation received substantial approval, suggesting shareholders are generally satisfied with the company's compensation practices.
However, a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman was not approved, with a significant majority voting against it. This outcome highlights a divergence in opinion on board structure, with shareholders favoring the current approach.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All eleven director nominees were re-elected for the ensuing year with high percentages of "For" votes, ranging from 93.28% to 99.78%.
- The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was ratified with strong shareholder approval (93.74% of votes cast).
- Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the company's executive compensation, with 87.52% of votes cast in favor.
- A shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman was not approved, failing to gain majority support with only 16.82% of votes cast in favor.
- Director Jennifer M. Kirk received the highest percentage of 'For' votes at 99.78%.
- The voting results indicate a high level of shareholder confidence in the current board of directors and the company's financial oversight.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Were all the company's directors re-elected?
Yes, all eleven director nominees presented at the 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting were re-elected for the ensuing year. The voting results show substantial support for each nominee.
Did shareholders approve the company's choice of auditor?
Yes, shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Sempra's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. This proposal received strong support, with 93.74% of the votes cast in favor.
What was the outcome of the shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman?
The shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman was not approved. A significant majority of shareholders (83.18% of votes cast) voted against this proposal.
Are shareholders satisfied with the executive compensation practices?
The results of the advisory vote on executive compensation indicate general satisfaction. The proposal to approve the company's executive compensation received strong backing, with 87.52% of the votes cast in favor.
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