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3 days ago
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Walmart Announces 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Results
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced preliminary voting results from its Annual Shareholders' Meeting held earlier today. Approximately 91.4% of all outstanding shares were represented at the meeting. Doug McMillon, President and CEO, reviewed Walmart's strong results from fiscal year 2025. He emphasized investments in wages, opportunity, innovation, technology, and making communities better, stating the company can continue to "improve our ROI even as we make investments to strengthen our company." McMillon also said, "We're scaling higher-margin businesses while investing in our associates and keeping our merchandise prices as low as possible in today's environment." The Company presented four proposals for shareholder consideration and based on affirmative votes from a majority of total shares that were voted, these four proposals passed. Proposal #1: Shareholders voted to approve the election of each of Walmart's 12 director nominees. Each director nominee received affirmative votes from approximately 95.7% or more of the shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes, as follows (all percentages are rounded): Director Nominee For Cesar Conde 99.3% Timothy P. Flynn 98.0% Sarah J. Friar 99.5% Carla A. Harris 96.9% Thomas W. Horton 97.9% Marissa A. Mayer 98.6% Doug McMillon 99.3% Robert E. Moritz, Jr. 99.6% Brian Niccol 99.5% Greg B. Penner 96.9% Randall L. Stephenson 95.7% Steuart Walton 99.3% Proposal #2: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Walmart's Independent Accountants, with affirmative votes from approximately 97.8% of the shares voted. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Proposal #3: Shareholders voted to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of Walmart's named executive officers described in Walmart's 2025 Proxy Statement, with approximately 95.2% of the participating shares voting in favor of this proposal. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Proposal #4: Shareholders voted to approve the Walmart Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2025, with approximately 98.3% of shares voted. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Seven shareholder proposals, numbered 5-11, were presented during the meeting and failed to receive affirmative votes from a majority of the total shares that were voted, and accordingly, did not pass. Proposal #5: Request for Third-Party Assessment of Company Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Information Requests Related to Medication Use by Customers and Employees: Received approximately 4.1% of the shares that were voted Proposal #6: Report on Reduction of Plastic Packaging and Recyclability Claims: Received approximately 5.8% of the shares that were voted Proposal #7: Revisit Plastics Packaging Policies: Received approximately 0.5% of the shares that were voted Proposal #8: Racial Equity Audit: Received approximately 6.9% of the shares that were voted Proposal #9: Report on Delays in Revising Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: Received approximately 0.4% of the shares that were voted Proposal #10: Health and Safety Governance: Received approximately 7.0% of the shares that were voted Proposal #11: Respect Civil Liberties in Advertising Services: Received approximately 0.4% of the shares that were voted The official voting results for each item voted on by shareholders will be disclosed in a report to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About WalmartWalmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. The company aims to serve customers and members with great value, a wide range of quality items and services and a convenient, enjoyable shopping experience, while strengthening communities and providing opportunities for associates to grow and belong. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at View source version on Contacts Media Relations Contact Annie Patterson800-331-0085 Investor Relations Contact Steph WissinkIR@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Walmart Announces 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Results
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced preliminary voting results from its Annual Shareholders' Meeting held earlier today. Approximately 91.4% of all outstanding shares were represented at the meeting. Doug McMillon, President and CEO, reviewed Walmart's strong results from fiscal year 2025. He emphasized investments in wages, opportunity, innovation, technology, and making communities better, stating the company can continue to 'improve our ROI even as we make investments to strengthen our company.' McMillon also said, "We're scaling higher-margin businesses while investing in our associates and keeping our merchandise prices as low as possible in today's environment.' The Company presented four proposals for shareholder consideration and based on affirmative votes from a majority of total shares that were voted, these four proposals passed. Proposal #1: Shareholders voted to approve the election of each of Walmart's 12 director nominees. Each director nominee received affirmative votes from approximately 95.7% or more of the shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes, as follows (all percentages are rounded): Proposal #2: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Walmart's Independent Accountants, with affirmative votes from approximately 97.8% of the shares voted. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Proposal #3: Shareholders voted to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of Walmart's named executive officers described in Walmart's 2025 Proxy Statement, with approximately 95.2% of the participating shares voting in favor of this proposal. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Proposal #4: Shareholders voted to approve the Walmart Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2025, with approximately 98.3% of shares voted. The Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote for this proposal. Seven shareholder proposals, numbered 5-11, were presented during the meeting and failed to receive affirmative votes from a majority of the total shares that were voted, and accordingly, did not pass. Proposal #5: Request for Third-Party Assessment of Company Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Information Requests Related to Medication Use by Customers and Employees: Received approximately 4.1% of the shares that were voted Proposal #6: Report on Reduction of Plastic Packaging and Recyclability Claims: Received approximately 5.8% of the shares that were voted Proposal #7: Revisit Plastics Packaging Policies: Received approximately 0.5% of the shares that were voted Proposal #8: Racial Equity Audit: Received approximately 6.9% of the shares that were voted Proposal #9: Report on Delays in Revising Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: Received approximately 0.4% of the shares that were voted Proposal #10: Health and Safety Governance: Received approximately 7.0% of the shares that were voted Proposal #11: Respect Civil Liberties in Advertising Services: Received approximately 0.4% of the shares that were voted The official voting results for each item voted on by shareholders will be disclosed in a report to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. The company aims to serve customers and members with great value, a wide range of quality items and services and a convenient, enjoyable shopping experience, while strengthening communities and providing opportunities for associates to grow and belong. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chemed Corporation Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders; Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
CINCINNATI, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stockholders of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today elected a slate of nine directors at the Company's 2025 annual stockholders' meeting. Stockholders ratified the continuation of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent accountants for 2025. Stockholders also approved Chemed's executive compensation and the Company's 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. Dividend Declared Following the stockholders' meeting, Chemed's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents per share on the Company's capital stock, payable on June 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2025. This represents the 216th consecutive quarterly dividend paid to stockholders in Chemed's 54 years as a public company. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation ( operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation's largest provider of end-of-life hospice care, and Roto-Rooter is the nation's leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services. Statements in this press release or in other Chemed communications may relate to future events or Chemed's future performance. Such statements are forward-looking statements and are based on present information Chemed has related to its existing business circumstances. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risk and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Further, investors are cautioned that Chemed does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements based on unanticipated events or changed expectations. View source version on Contacts Michael D. Witzeman(513) 762-6714 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
