Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Bath & Body Works, Inc. on June 11, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
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 results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Directors: All ten nominees were elected to the Board for a one-year term. Of the 180,873,116 shares present, voting results varied slightly by nominee, with "For" votes ranging from approximately 156.4 million to 163.2 million. Broker non-votes totaled 16,401,324 shares for all director nominees.
- Ratification of Auditor: The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year was ratified. Votes were 178,656,095 for, 2,033,828 against, and 183,193 abstaining.
- Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved the compensation of named executive officers. The proposal received 159,868,611 votes for, 4,342,715 votes against, and 260,466 abstentions. 97.35% of the shares voting on the proposal voted in favor.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to disclose the results of the shareholder meeting.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Confirmation that all ten director nominees successfully secured election to the Board.
- Verification of the high approval rate (97.35%) for the advisory vote on executive compensation.
- Confirmation that Ernst & Young LLP remains the independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Review of the 2026 Proxy Statement (filed April 28, 2026) for detailed biographies of directors and specific executive compensation figures referenced in the vote.