AMETEK INC/ 8-K

What Happened
AMETEK, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 11, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 7, 2026. Shareholders elected three nominees to the Board for terms expiring in 2029: Thomas A. Amato, Anthony J. Conti, and Gretchen W. McClain. The company also disclosed an advisory (non‑binding) vote to approve executive compensation and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as AMETEK’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Key Details

• Director election votes (For / Against / Abstain / Broker non‑votes):
  • Thomas A. Amato: 182,796,796 / 11,986,624 / 81,927 / 9,932,025
  • Anthony J. Conti: 174,230,378 / 19,682,080 / 952,889 / 9,932,025
  • Gretchen W. McClain: 168,186,398 / 25,727,604 / 951,345 / 9,932,025
• Advisory approval of executive compensation: 183,197,200 For / 11,316,518 Against / 351,629 Abstain / 9,932,025 Broker non‑votes.
• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026: 184,817,440 For / 18,965,778 Against / 1,014,154 Abstain.
• Remaining directors’ terms: Tod E. Carpenter, Karleen M. Oberton, Suzanne L. Stefany expire in 2027; Dean Seavers and David A. Zapico expire in 2028. Filing signed May 11, 2026 by Robert J. Amodei, Senior VP – Controller.

Why It Matters
The results confirm board composition and give shareholders a clear signal of support levels for management and governance items. The advisory approval of executive compensation (non‑binding) indicates shareholder sentiment on pay; the board will consider this feedback but is not legally required to change compensation. Ratifying Ernst & Young means the company will continue with the same independent auditor for 2026, which is relevant for continuity in financial reporting and audits.