C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. 8-K

What Happened C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. filed an 8-K (dated May 11, 2026) reporting the results of its virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 7, 2026. There were 117,850,413 shares outstanding on the record date and 110,104,789 shares (≈93.4%) were represented. Shareholders re-elected all ten director nominees to one-year terms (expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting), approved the non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for FY2026, and approved the Amended and Restated 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Key Details

• Shares outstanding / turnout: 117,850,413 shares outstanding; 110,104,789 shares voted or represented (≈93.4%).
• Directors elected: Ten nominees re-elected — David P. Bozeman; Kermit R. Crawford; Edward Feitzinger; Timothy C. Gokey; Mark A. Goodburn; Mary J. Steele Guilfoile; Jodee A. Kozlak; Michael H. McGarry; Paige K. Robbins; Paula C. Tolliver.
• Say-on-pay (non‑binding): For 96,144,263; Against 4,145,670; Abstain 174,382; Broker non‑vote 9,640,474.
• Auditor and ESPP votes: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified — For 104,781,578; Against 5,293,541; Abstain 29,670. ESPP approved — For 100,201,887; Against 174,106; Abstain 88,322; Broker non‑vote 9,640,474.

Why It Matters These voting outcomes confirm board continuity and broad shareholder support for management’s governance agenda going into fiscal 2026. The approved, non‑binding say‑on‑pay vote indicates investor backing of executive compensation (though it is advisory). Approval of the ESPP authorizes the company’s employee share purchase program, which can affect future share issuance and employee incentives. High turnout (≈93%) and the ratification of the auditor provide routine but important confirmation of shareholder engagement and audit continuity.