McCormick & Co. Reports on Shareholder Vote Outcomes
Ticker: MKC · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 3, 2026 · CIK: 0000063754
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: shareholder-vote, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: MKC
TL;DR
McCormick shareholders voted on stuff April 1st, results are in.
AI Summary
McCormick & Company, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 3, 2026, reporting on the submission of matters to a vote of security holders on April 1, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes, though specific resolutions and their results are not detailed in this summary.
Why It Matters
This filing provides transparency on corporate governance by detailing the results of votes cast by McCormick & Company's shareholders on important company matters.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine report on shareholder votes and does not indicate any new material risks or changes to the company's financial health.
Key Players & Entities
- McCormick & Company, Inc. (company) — Filer of the 8-K report
- 0000063754 (company) — CIK number for McCormick & Company, Inc.
- 2026-04-03 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
- 2026-04-01 (date) — Period of report, date of shareholder vote
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of security holders?
The filing indicates that matters were submitted to a vote of security holders on April 1, 2026, but the specific details of these matters are not provided in the summary information.
When did McCormick & Company file this 8-K report?
McCormick & Company filed this 8-K report on April 3, 2026.
What is the CIK number for McCormick & Company, Inc. mentioned in the filing?
The CIK number for McCormick & Company, Inc. is 0000063754.
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on the submission of matters to a vote of security holders.
What is the fiscal year end for McCormick & Company?
The fiscal year end for McCormick & Company is November 30 (1130).
Filing Stats: 679 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.4 · Accepted 2026-04-03 10:49:27
Filing Documents
- mkc-20260401.htm (8-K) — 52KB
- 0000063754-26-000196.txt ( ) — 210KB
- mkc-20260401.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- mkc-20260401_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
- mkc-20260401_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 29KB
- mkc-20260401_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- mkc-20260401_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On April 1, 2026, McCormick & Company, Incorporated ( the " Registrant") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which (i) directors were elected, (ii) Ernst & Young LLP's appointment as the Registrant's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, was ratified, and (iii) the compensation paid to the Registrant's Named Executive Officers was approved in an advisory vote. The proposals are described in detail in the Registrant's Proxy Statement. The final results for the votes regarding each proposal are set forth below. 1. Registrant's stockholders elected eleven directors to the Registrant's Board of Directors, to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Anne L. Bramman 6,924,912 375,824 80,220 4,310,449 Michael A. Conway 6,787,426 516,205 77,325 4,310,449 Richard A. Dierker 7,064,962 227,029 88,965 4,310,449 Brendan M. Foley 6,930,100 371,075 79,781 4,310,449 Gavin D. Hattersley 7,064,497 227,208 89,251 4,310,449 Michael D. Mangan 6,747,748 469,546 163,662 4,310,449 Margaret M.V. Preston 6,739,148 563,674 78,134 4,310,449 Gary M. Rodkin 7,025,254 273,162 82,540 4,310,449 Valarie L. Sheppard 7,035,372 256,826 88,758 4,310,449 Jacques Tapiero 7,038,809 259,467 82,680 4,310,449 Terry S. Thomas 6,936,032 355,399 89,525 4,310,449 2. Registrant's stockholders ratified the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Registrant's Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 11,535,004 78,347 78,054 0 3. Registrant's stockholders approved in an advisory (non-binding) vote the compensation paid to the Registrant's Named Executive Officer