Spectrum Brands Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 5, 2026 reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held that day. A total of 21,072,048 shares (91.63% of outstanding shares as of the June 12, 2026 record date) were present or represented by proxy. Stockholders elected six directors for one-year terms, ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and approved the advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.

Key Details

• 21,072,048 shares voted, representing 91.63% participation (record date: June 12, 2026).
• Directors elected (one-year terms) and approval percentages:
  • Sherianne James — 18,029,389 For; Approval 95.97%
  • Leslie L. Campbell — 19,385,854 For; Approval 99.70%
  • Hugh R. Rovit — 18,945,517 For; Approval 97.46%
  • Gautam Patel — 19,245,642 For; Approval 98.98%
  • David M. Maura — 19,025,749 For; Approval 98.92%
  • Terry L. Polistana — 18,774,714 For; Approval 96.60%
• Auditor ratification: KPMG LLP approved 20,957,430 For (99.46%).
• Advisory executive compensation (say-on-pay): approved with 18,972,911 For (97.56% excluding broker non-votes); 1,624,187 broker non-votes were recorded on director and say-on-pay items.

Why It Matters
These results show strong shareholder support for Spectrum Brands’ board slate, auditor choice, and executive pay approach, and reflect high investor participation (over 91%). For retail investors, the outcome signals continuity in corporate governance and leadership through the next year and confirms the auditor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The advisory pay vote does not change pay directly but provides shareholder feedback that the board will consider.