Travelers shareholders elect directors, approve 2.1 million share plan increase
At its May 21, 2025 annual meeting, Travelers shareholders elected all 10 director nominees, ratified the independent auditor, and approved an amendment adding 2,100,000 shares to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. Two shareholder proposals were defeated, and the board named Russell G. Golden Audit Committee chair after director Kane retired.
Key points
- All 10 director nominees were elected, including Russell G. Golden with 179,012,942 votes for and 1,110,035 against.
- The 2023 Stock Incentive Plan amendment received 172,652,713 votes for and 7,110,073 against, adding 2,100,000 authorized shares.
- A climate-related pricing and coverage shareholder proposal received 22,459,146 votes for and 156,405,642 against.
- Golden replaced Mr. Kane as Audit Committee chair after Kane retired from the board effective at the annual meeting.
The filing
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