Otis Worldwide (OTIS) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
30 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting called to order at 9:01 A.M. on May 27, 2026, with a virtual format to increase inclusivity and reach.
Board members, executive team, independent auditor, and inspector of election introduced.
Record date set as March 30, 2026, with 385,710,610 shares outstanding and entitled to vote.
Quorum established with approximately 89% of voting power represented.
Shareholder proposals
Four proposals presented: election of directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, appointment of independent auditor, and a shareholder proposal on political spending transparency.
Shareholder proposal requested annual reporting on political contributions and greater transparency, citing reputational and financial risks.
Proposal highlighted Otis's low score on the CPA-Zicklin Index and lack of improvement in political disclosure.
Board recommended voting against the shareholder proposal.
Overview of voting outcomes
All board nominees elected with at least 95.96% approval.
Executive compensation approved by 93.59% of votes.
Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor approved by 99.78% of votes.
Shareholder proposal on political spending transparency rejected by 53.93% of votes.
Latest events from Otis Worldwide
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