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WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 14, 2026)

Filed May 14, 2026For Securities:WM

Summary

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) filed an 8-K report on May 14, 2026, detailing the outcomes of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026. The report indicates strong shareholder support for key corporate matters, including the election of all nine director nominees, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, and advisory approval of executive compensation. A significant portion of outstanding shares were represented at the meeting, demonstrating active investor engagement.

Key Highlights

  • 1All nine director nominees were overwhelmingly elected by shareholders.
  • 2Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 with substantial support.
  • 3The company's executive compensation plan received advisory approval from stockholders.
  • 4A proposal to amend and restate the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing authorized shares, was approved.
  • 5A high level of shareholder attendance and proxy representation (approximately 85.6% of outstanding shares) was noted at the Annual Meeting.
  • 6The filing confirms the amended and restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan became effective on May 12, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes include the election of all director nominees, ratification of the independent auditor (Ernst & Young LLP), advisory approval of executive compensation, and approval to amend and restate the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

All nine director nominees received a very high percentage of 'For' votes, generally in the range of 283 million to 299 million votes, with significantly fewer 'Against' votes.

Yes, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified with a large majority of shareholder votes.

The approval allows Waste Management, Inc. to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance under its Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which became effective on May 12, 2026.