Booz Allen Hamilton Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results
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Booz Allen Hamilton Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results
What Happened
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation filed an 8-K on July 24, 2026 reporting the final voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held July 22, 2026 (Item 5.07). All 11 director nominees were elected. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027, approved the non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay), and rejected a separate non‑binding stockholder proposal.
Key Details
- Board elections: All 11 nominees were elected. "For" votes ranged from 94,291,717 (Michèle A. Flournoy) to 98,087,124 (Ryan P. Nolan). Broker non‑votes: 10,504,435.
- Auditor ratification (Proposal 2): Ernst & Young LLP ratified — For 104,247,202; Against 4,501,720; Abstained 45,232.
- Say‑on‑pay (Proposal 3): Advisory approval — For 95,020,050; Against 3,130,575; Abstained 139,094; Broker non‑votes 10,504,435.
- Stockholder proposal (Proposal 4): Failed — For 27,497,839; Against 70,657,524; Abstained 134,356; Broker non‑votes 10,504,435.
Why It Matters
These results confirm continuity of Booz Allen’s board and management direction, with shareholders supporting the company’s auditor and executive compensation approach. The defeat of the stockholder proposal indicates a majority of votes opposed that specific measure (the filing does not describe the proposal’s substance). Investors should note the presence of significant broker non‑votes (10.5M), which reflect shares held by brokers that did not vote on certain items and can affect vote totals on contested matters.