TE Connectivity plc 8-K

What Happened
TE Connectivity plc (TEL) filed an 8-K on March 11, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual General Meeting held that day. Shareholders representing 265,936,699 ordinary shares (90.59% of 293,535,486 outstanding as of the Jan. 8, 2026 record date) were present by proxy and voted. All 13 director nominees were elected. Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP (and Deloitte Ireland LLP as statutory auditor) as auditors, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, and approved authorizations related to share repurchases and the price range for re-allotting treasury shares.

Key Details

• Total shares present/voted: 265,936,699 (90.59% of 293,535,486 outstanding).
• Directors: All 13 nominees elected. Notable vote totals against: Abhijit Y. Talwalkar — 20,564,374 against (8.14% of votes cast); Heath A. Mitts — 15,468,112 against (6.13%); Laura H. Wright — 14,103,198 against (5.58%). (Percentages shown are of votes cast; abstentions and 13,291,244 broker non-votes did not count as votes cast on many proposals.)
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP (and Deloitte Ireland LLP) ratified — 260,117,831 for (97.84%), 5,750,228 against (2.16%).
• Executive compensation (advisory): 232,450,130 for (92.08%), 20,003,187 against (7.92%); 192,138 abstentions.
• Share repurchase authorization: Approved — 264,934,709 for (99.82%). Approval of price range to re-allot treasury shares: 264,334,722 for (99.61%).

Why It Matters
These votes confirm board continuity and auditor appointment for TE Connectivity, and show strong shareholder support for management on key corporate governance items. The advisory approval of executive compensation (a substantial majority in favor) and the formal authorization to repurchase shares and set a re-allotment price range give the company the governance approvals needed to proceed with share-buyback and treasury-share actions under the company’s policies. Investors can view the director vote splits and the compensation vote results as indicators of shareholder sentiment on governance and pay.