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HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC · Apr 24, 9:38 AM ET

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HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC 8-K

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Hunt J.B. Transport Services Inc. Reports Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened Hunt J.B. Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2026 reporting the final vote results from its annual meeting (proxy dated March 11, 2026). Shareholders voted on director elections, an advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay) and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

Directors elected and vote totals:

  • Brett Biggs — For: 81,443,754; Against: 1,097,576; Abstain: 112,239; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Francesca M. Edwardson — For: 77,749,311; Against: 4,873,222; Abstain: 31,035; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Sharilyn S. Gasaway — For: 76,414,341; Against: 6,207,369; Abstain: 31,859; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Thad (John B., III) Hill — For: 79,878,836; Against: 2,663,576; Abstain: 111,157; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Bryan Hunt — For: 77,433,529; Against: 5,200,422; Abstain: 19,618; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Persio Lisboa — For: 80,541,570; Against: 1,991,411; Abstain: 120,588; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • John N. Roberts, III — For: 77,993,265; Against: 4,563,181; Abstain: 97,123; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • James L. Robo — For: 72,035,656; Against: 10,523,895; Abstain: 94,018; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663
  • Shelley Simpson — For: 79,116,449; Against: 3,521,497; Abstain: 15,623; Non‑Votes: 5,586,663

Key Details

  • Advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay): For 77,169,925; Against 5,396,316; Abstain 87,328; Non‑Votes 5,586,663.
  • Auditor ratification: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified — For 88,052,214; Against 51,551; Abstain 136,467; (no non‑votes reported).
  • Proxies were solicited under Regulation 14A; the proxy statement was dated March 11, 2026.
  • The filing states no additional business was conducted at the meeting.

Why It Matters These results confirm the company’s board slate and maintain continuity in governance and financial oversight (PwC reappointed as auditor). The say‑on‑pay proposal was approved by a large majority, indicating general shareholder support for executive compensation, though notable opposition existed for some director nominees (vote totals vary). For investors, the outcome signals governance stability and continued auditor relationship — factors that can affect confidence in corporate oversight and financial reporting.

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