Summary
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.
Key Highlights
- 1All eleven director nominees were re-elected for the ensuing year with high percentages of "For" votes, ranging from 93.28% to 99.78%.
- 2The 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).
- 3Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the company's executive compensation, with 87.52% of votes cast in favor.
- 4A shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman was not approved, failing to gain majority support with only 16.82% of votes cast in favor.
- 5Director Jennifer M. Kirk received the highest percentage of 'For' votes at 99.78%.
- 6The voting results indicate a high level of shareholder confidence in the current board of directors and the company's financial oversight.