KeyCorp authorizes $3.0 billion buyback and holds 2026 annual meeting vote
KeyCorp shareholders elected all 14 nominated directors and approved the 2026 Equity Compensation Plan at the May 14, 2026 annual meeting. The company also announced a new share repurchase program of up to $3.0 billion of common shares, which replaces a $1.0 billion authorization that had about $280 million remaining. For shareholders, the buyback is the most significant item, while the new plan raises the annual compensation limit for non-employee directors to $750,000 from $500,000.
Key points
- All 14 director nominees were elected at the May 14, 2026 annual meeting.
- The 2026 Equity Compensation Plan was approved; it raises the non-employee director annual limit from $500,000 to $750,000.
- New repurchase authorization of up to $3.0 billion of common shares replaces the $1.0 billion program, which had about $280 million remaining.
- Quarterly common dividend of $0.205 per share is payable June 15, 2026, to holders of record on June 2, 2026.
The filing
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