01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 7, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Talen Energy Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 5, 2026, and stockholders voted on three proposals, each described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed March 19, 2026.
This Form 8-K reports the final voting results under Item 5.07 and does not disclose any new financial results, transactions, or strategic developments. All seven director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Stephen Schaefer, Mark "Mac" McFarland, Gizman Abbas, Anthony Horton, Karen Hyde, Joseph Nigro, and Christine Benson Schwartzstein each received more votes FOR than WITHHELD, with FOR counts ranging from 37,716,579 (Abbas) to 38,446,765 (McFarland).
Broker non-votes were 2,237,852 for each director. Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers, with 37,249,405 votes FOR, 1,255,073 AGAINST, and 14,899 ABSTAIN. Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 40,647,482 votes FOR, 94,497 AGAINST, and 15,250 ABSTAIN.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual Meeting held May 5, 2026; all seven board nominees elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Director Stephen Schaefer received 38,314,136 FOR votes and 205,241 WITHHELD; Gizman Abbas had the lowest FOR count among nominees at 37,716,579 with 802,798 WITHHELD.
- Say-on-pay proposal on 2025 named executive officer compensation was approved on an advisory basis, with 37,249,405 FOR and 1,255,073 AGAINST.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 40,647,482 FOR and 94,497 AGAINST.
- Broker non-votes totaled 2,237,852 on the director election and on the say-on-pay proposal.
- The filing is limited to voting results and does not include financial results, guidance, or transaction disclosures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held?
The filing states the meeting was held on May 5, 2026. It does not specify a location in this Form 8-K.
Which directors were elected and for what term?
Stephen Schaefer, Mark "Mac" McFarland, Gizman Abbas, Anthony Horton, Karen Hyde, Joseph Nigro, and Christine Benson Schwartzstein were elected to serve on the Board until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until earlier death, resignation, or removal.
Did stockholders approve executive compensation?
Yes. On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers, with 37,249,405 votes FOR, 1,255,073 AGAINST, 14,899 ABSTAIN, and 2,237,852 broker non-votes.
Which auditor did stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 40,647,482 votes FOR, 94,497 AGAINST, and 15,250 ABSTAIN.
Where can investors find more detail on the proposals?
The filing states that each proposal is described in more detail in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026.
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