Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the Oshkosh Corporation 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 5, 2026. The filing details the final tabulation of votes for director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Director Elections
Shareholders elected ten directors for terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. All nominees received majority support, though some faced significant withheld votes:
- Keith J. Allman: 54,157,278 For; 480,562 Withheld.
- William J. Burns: 54,412,657 For; 225,183 Withheld.
- Annette K. Clayton: 54,320,816 For; 317,024 Withheld.
- Douglas L. Davis: 54,120,667 For; 517,173 Withheld.
- Tyrone M. Jordan: 51,266,585 For; 3,371,255 Withheld.
- Kimberley Metcalf-Kupres: 54,008,424 For; 629,416 Withheld.
- Duncan J. Palmer: 53,601,919 For; 1,035,921 Withheld.
- David G. Perkins: 54,334,639 For; 303,201 Withheld.
- John C. Pfeifer: 51,506,952 For; 3,130,888 Withheld.
- Sandra E. Rowland: 54,398,404 For; 239,436 Withheld.
Auditor Ratification
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- For: 57,154,146
- Against: 1,091,075
- Abstentions: 56,588
Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)
Shareholders approved the nonbinding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.
- For: 52,762,283
- Against: 1,755,232
- Abstentions: 120,325
Shareholder Proposal
Shareholders voted to reject a proposal regarding directors who fail to obtain a majority vote.
- For: 8,771,835
- Against: 45,699,145
- Abstentions: 166,860
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for financial guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific reasons for the high number of withheld votes for directors Tyrone M. Jordan and John C. Pfeifer.
- Confirm the implications of the rejected shareholder proposal regarding director majority voting standards.
- Review the full proxy statement for details on the executive compensation package approved by shareholders.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes in board composition or governance policies resulting from the voting outcomes.