TELEFLEX INC 8-K

What Happened
Teleflex Inc. (TFX) filed an 8‑K on May 20, 2026 reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of stockholders held May 15, 2026. Stockholders elected seven directors to one‑year terms, approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Key Details

• Meeting date: May 15, 2026; 8‑K filed May 20, 2026.
• Election of directors (For / Against / Abstain / Broker Non‑Votes):
  • Candace H. Duncan: 39,560,102 / 1,073,844 / 26,788 / 1,218,375
  • Gretchen R. Haggerty: 39,710,512 / 911,027 / 39,195 / 1,218,375
  • Andrew A. Krakauer: 39,550,678 / 1,069,817 / 40,239 / 1,218,375
  • Neena M. Patil: 39,696,958 / 915,030 / 48,746 / 1,218,375
  • Stuart A. Randle: 40,124,886 / 496,708 / 39,140 / 1,218,375
  • Jaewon Ryu: 39,747,124 / 893,767 / 19,843 / 1,218,375
  • Michael J. Tokich: 40,355,298 / 239,994 / 65,442 / 1,218,375
• Advisory (say‑on‑pay) vote: For 38,990,583; Against 1,632,219; Abstain 37,932; Broker Non‑Votes 1,218,375 (advisory vote is non‑binding).
• Ratification of auditor (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP): For 40,460,649; Against 1,363,926; Abstain 54,534; Broker Non‑Votes 0.

Why It Matters
The outcomes confirm the current board slate and show clear shareholder support for Teleflex’s executive compensation program and for PwC as auditor. The advisory approval on pay, while non‑binding, signals investor acceptance of the company’s compensation practices. Ratification of the auditor finalizes the firm that will audit Teleflex’s 2026 financials, a routine but important governance step for investors tracking audit oversight and financial reporting.