01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. filed this Current Report under Item 5.07 to disclose the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on June 18, 2026.
Stockholders voted on three proposals: the election of eight directors, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027. All eight director nominees were elected. Laura Alber, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Andrew Campion, Scott Dahnke, Anne Finucane, Arianna Huffington, William Ready, and Frits van Paasschen each received more votes for than against.
William Ready had the largest number of votes against among the nominees, with 22,859,139 against and 78,538,330 for. The advisory vote on executive compensation was approved, with 85,014,187 votes for and 16,178,546 against. The ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP was also approved, with 102,876,706 votes for and 5,660,415 against.
The filing reports vote counts only. It does not describe any changes to governance, compensation, or auditor arrangements beyond these approvals.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Williams-Sonoma held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026.
- All eight director nominees were elected, including Laura Alber, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Andrew Campion, Scott Dahnke, Anne Finucane, Arianna Huffington, William Ready, and Frits van Paasschen.
- William Ready received 78,538,330 votes for and 22,859,139 votes against, the lowest level of support among the nominees.
- Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the executive compensation proposal, with 85,014,187 votes for and 16,178,546 against.
- Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 102,876,706 votes for and 5,660,415 against.
- Broker non-votes of 7,114,756 were recorded on each director election and on the executive compensation proposal.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 Annual Meeting held?
The filing states that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026. The filing does not state the meeting location.
Which directors were elected at the meeting?
All eight director nominees were elected: Laura Alber, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Andrew Campion, Scott Dahnke, Anne Finucane, Arianna Huffington, William Ready, and Frits van Paasschen.
How did stockholders vote on executive compensation?
The advisory vote to approve executive compensation was approved on a non-binding basis. The filing reports 85,014,187 votes for, 16,178,546 against, 257,590 abstentions, and 7,114,756 broker non-votes.
Which accounting firm did stockholders ratify, and for what period?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027. The filing reports 102,876,706 votes for, 5,660,415 against, and 27,958 abstentions.
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