PJT Partners Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• PJT Partners Inc. filed an 8-K on June 18, 2026 reporting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held that day. Stockholders voted on three proposals: election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay), and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor.
• All three director nominees were on the ballot; two received strong support while one received materially more withhold votes. The advisory vote on executive compensation was approved, and Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the company’s auditor for 2026.

Key Details

• Meeting date: June 18, 2026 (8‑K filed same day).
• Director votes:
  • K. Don Cornwell — For: 27,984,629; Withhold: 640,268; Broker non‑votes: 4,903,264.
  • Peter L.S. Currie — For: 28,562,472; Withhold: 62,425; Broker non‑votes: 4,903,264.
  • Thomas M. Ryan — For: 24,221,733; Withhold: 4,403,164; Broker non‑votes: 4,903,264.
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory): For 32,351,133; Against 608,777; Abstain 16,189; Broker non‑votes 4,903,264.
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified — For 37,397,361; Against 472,022; Abstain 9,980.

Why It Matters

• Re-election of directors and approval of executive pay are governance outcomes investors watch for board stability and management alignment with shareholders. The voting totals show broad support for two nominees and the say‑on‑pay proposal, while one nominee (Thomas M. Ryan) received noticeably higher withhold votes, which investors may monitor in future governance disclosures.
• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche as the independent auditor confirms continuity in external financial oversight for 2026, an item that affects audit quality and investor confidence in the company’s financial reporting.