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EXPAND ENERGY Corp · Jun 4, 4:07 PM ET

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EXPAND ENERGY Corp 8-K

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EXPAND ENERGY Corp Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
EXPAND ENERGY Corporation (EXE) filed a Form 8‑K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 4, 2026. Shareholders elected all nine director nominees named by the Board, approved a non‑binding advisory vote on named executive officer (NEO) compensation, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the company’s independent auditor for 2026.

Key Details

  • Directors elected (votes for / against / abstentions / broker non‑votes):
    • Timothy S. Duncan: 182,032,950 / 1,852,237 / 110,699 / 20,458,167
    • Benjamin C. Duster, IV: 183,532,478 / 354,559 / 108,849 / 20,458,167
    • Sarah A. Emerson: 183,111,038 / 772,273 / 112,575 / 20,458,167
    • Matthew M. Gallagher: 166,148,191 / 17,736,193 / 111,502 / 20,458,167
    • S.P. “Chip” Johnson, IV: 182,021,392 / 1,862,391 / 112,103 / 20,458,167
    • Catherine A. Kehr: 182,726,813 / 1,155,084 / 113,989 / 20,458,167
    • Shameek Konar: 183,400,504 / 481,469 / 113,913 / 20,458,167
    • Brian Steck: 181,913,924 / 1,971,062 / 110,900 / 20,458,167
    • Michael A. Wichterich: 180,576,996 / 3,294,869 / 124,021 / 20,458,167
  • Advisory vote on 2025 NEO compensation (non‑binding): For 178,548,194; Against 5,243,424; Abstentions 204,268; Broker non‑votes 20,458,167.
  • Ratification of PwC as independent auditor for 2026: For 192,751,958; Against 11,582,447; Abstentions 119,648 (no broker non‑votes reported).

Why It Matters

  • Board continuity: All nine nominees were elected, so shareholders confirmed the current Board slate and governance continuity for the coming year.
  • Executive pay signal: The non‑binding advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation passed by a wide margin, signaling shareholder support for the company’s 2025 pay practices (though advisory and not legally binding).
  • Auditor confirmation: Ratification of PwC as the independent registered public accounting firm provides clarity on who will audit the company’s 2026 financials, an important factor for reporting and investor confidence.

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