CLEAN HARBORS INC 8-K

What Happened CLEAN HARBORS INC held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2026 and filed an 8-K reporting the final vote results. As of the March 23, 2026 record date there were 53,313,462 shares issued and outstanding and a quorum of 50,078,328 shares was present or represented. Four Class I directors were elected and shareholders approved a non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

Key Details

• Record date and quorum: 53,313,462 shares outstanding (Mar 23, 2026); 50,078,328 shares present/represented at the meeting.
• Director elections (For / Withheld / Broker Non‑Votes):
  • Edward G. Galante: 47,191,463 For; 1,380,332 Withheld; 1,506,533 broker non‑votes.
  • Alison A. Quirk: 44,824,383 For; 3,747,412 Withheld; 1,506,533 broker non‑votes.
  • Shelley Stewart, Jr.: 48,256,159 For; 315,636 Withheld; 1,506,533 broker non‑votes.
  • John R. Welch: 47,859,351 For; 712,444 Withheld; 1,506,533 broker non‑votes.
• Say‑on‑pay (non‑binding): 45,913,184 For; 2,642,421 Against; 16,190 Abstain; 1,506,533 broker non‑votes.
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified — 47,766,968 For; 2,300,898 Against; 10,462 Abstain.

Why It Matters The results confirm the re‑election of the company’s nominated Class I directors and broad shareholder support for the company’s executive compensation program (non‑binding). Ratification of Deloitte ensures continuity of the company’s independent audit relationship for the 2026 fiscal year. These outcomes affect board composition, governance oversight and investor confidence but do not themselves change company operations or financial results.