Liberty Energy Inc. 8-K

What Happened Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) filed an 8-K on April 17, 2026 reporting the voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. All four director nominees were elected to serve until the next annual meeting. Shareholders also approved the advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay) and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The company’s definitive proxy was filed on March 5, 2026.

Key Details

• Director elections (votes For / Withheld / Broker non‑votes):
  • Simon Ayat: 136,763,558 For; 3,472,642 Withheld; 8,174,160 broker non‑votes
  • Arjun Murti: 131,680,792 For; 8,555,408 Withheld; 8,174,160 broker non‑votes
  • Gale Norton: 127,335,058 For; 12,901,142 Withheld; 8,174,160 broker non‑votes
  • Cary Steinbeck: 134,560,435 For; 5,675,765 Withheld; 8,174,160 broker non‑votes
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory approval of named executive officers’ compensation): 137,886,808 For; 1,961,138 Against; 388,254 Abstentions; 8,174,160 broker non‑votes.
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified with 147,820,378 For; 235,327 Against; 354,655 Abstentions; no broker non‑votes reported for this proposal.

Why It Matters These results confirm the board’s composition and give management continued authority on governance and oversight matters. Approval of the advisory executive‑compensation vote signals shareholder support for the company’s pay practices, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP ensures continuity of the company’s external audit for 2026. Broker non‑votes on several proposals indicate a portion of shares held by brokers were not voted on those items, which can affect vote totals for contested governance matters.