What was the main corporate change approved at the Annual Meeting?

The main corporate change approved by shareholders was the amendment to Visa Inc.'s Eighth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability, as permitted by Delaware law. This change was recommended by the Board of Directors and became effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware.

What were the voting results for the director elections?

All eleven director nominees were elected to the Board of Directors. While most nominees received over 98% of the "For" votes, William Ready received approximately 79.5% "For" votes, with a significant 20.5% "Against" votes.

How did shareholders vote on executive compensation?

The advisory vote on compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers was approved by shareholders, with 93.28% of the votes cast in favor.

Were any of the shareholder proposals approved?

No, all five shareholder proposals presented at the meeting—requesting a policy for an independent chair, the right to act by written consent, a report on online sexual exploitation, and an inclusion ROI audit—were not approved by shareholders. They were rejected by substantial majorities.

V 8-K: Shareholder Matters & Corporate Changes

Summary

Visa Inc. (V) filed an 8-K report on January 28, 2026, detailing the outcomes of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on January 27, 2026. The primary corporate action was the shareholder approval and subsequent filing of amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability, a move recommended by the Board of Directors and permitted under Delaware law. This amendment became effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware. In addition to corporate governance changes, the filing provides detailed voting results for eight proposals. Key outcomes include the re-election of all eleven director nominees with strong majority support (with one nominee receiving approximately 80% "For" votes), advisory approval of executive compensation with over 93% "For" votes, and ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Several shareholder proposals, including those related to independent board chairs, shareholder written consent, online sexual exploitation reports, and ROI audits, were not approved by a significant majority of shareholders.

Key Highlights

1Shareholders approved amendments to Visa Inc.'s Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability, a governance enhancement permitted by Delaware law.
2All eleven director nominees were re-elected to the Board of Directors, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current leadership slate.
3Executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis with a substantial 93.28% of votes cast in favor.
4KPMG LLP was ratified as Visa's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year with nearly 98% of votes in favor.
5Shareholder proposals concerning an independent board chair, shareholder right to act by written consent, online sexual exploitation reporting, and ROI audits were all overwhelmingly rejected.
6The Annual Meeting saw significant shareholder participation, with a notable portion of broker non-votes on several proposals, particularly director elections.

VISA INC. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Jan 28, 2026)

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