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Get filing alertsIntel stockholders approve executive pay, equity plans at annual meeting
Filed May 15, 2026 · Period ending May 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Stockholders approved executive compensation with 87% support, signaling confidence in Intel's pay practices amid ongoing turnaround efforts.
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Amendments to equity incentive and stock purchase plans passed, allowing Intel to continue using stock-based compensation to retain talent during its foundry transformation.
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All 11 director nominees elected to the board, maintaining current leadership structure including combined CEO/Chair role.
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Stockholders overwhelmingly rejected proposals for China risk report, human rights review, and CEO/Chair separation, backing management's approach.
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Summary
Intel held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on May 13 with strong turnout of 79% of outstanding shares. The meeting produced no surprises, with stockholders approving all management proposals including executive compensation and equity plan amendments needed to support the company's ongoing transformation. The 87% approval rate for executive pay suggests investors remain supportive of management's compensation structure despite Intel's recent challenges in competing with TSMC and Samsung in advanced manufacturing.
The equity plan approvals ensure Intel can continue offering stock-based incentives as it works to rebuild its foundry business and regain technology leadership. Retail investors should watch for Intel's next quarterly earnings report to assess whether the company's turnaround strategy is gaining traction. The rejection of the China risk report proposal, while procedurally routine, means investors will need to rely on management's voluntary disclosures about geopolitical exposure as U.S.-China tech tensions continue.
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Intel held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on May 13, electing 11 directors and approving executive compensation and equity plans.
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Proposal 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-On-Pay): Approved
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes
2,795,303,255422,008,63212,839,978742,040,598
Stockholders approved Intel's executive compensation with approximately 2.8 billion votes in favor versus 422 million against, representing roughly 87% approval among votes cast. This advisory vote indicates stockholder support for the company's executive pay practices.
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Proposal 4. Approval of Amendment and Restatement of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan: Approved
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes
2,714,655,443506,524,9398,971,483742,040,598
Stockholders approved amendments to Intel's 2006 Equity Incentive Plan with approximately 2.7 billion votes in favor versus 507 million against. Additionally, amendments to the 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan were approved with overwhelming support of approximately 3.2 billion votes in favor. These approvals allow Intel to continue using equity-based compensation for employees.
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At the annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Intel Corporation (the "Company") held on May 13, 2026, a total of 3,972,192,463 shares of the Company's common stock were present or represented by proxy, representing 79.11% of the 5,021,010,228 shares outstanding as of the close of business on March 16, 2026, the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Intel's 2026 annual stockholder meeting achieved a quorum with 79.11% of outstanding shares represented. The meeting covered eight proposals including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation approval, and equity plan amendments. All management proposals passed, while three stockholder proposals requesting reports on China exposure, human rights due diligence, and CEO/Chair separation were rejected by stockholders.
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Proposal 1. Election of 11 Directors: All Directors Elected
All 11 director nominees were elected to Intel's board, including Craig H. Barratt, James J. Goetz, Andrea J. Goldsmith, Alyssa H. Henry, Eric Meurice, Barbara G. Novick, Steve Sanghi, Gregory D. Smith, Stacy J. Smith, Lip-Bu Tan, and Dion J. Weisler. Each director received majority support with vote totals ranging from approximately 2.9 billion to 3.2 billion shares in favor.
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Proposal 6. Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Risk of China Exposure: Not Approved
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes
94,365,3213,106,060,11829,726,426742,040,598
Three stockholder proposals were rejected by wide margins: a report on China exposure risks (94 million for vs. 3.1 billion against), a report on human rights due diligence (319 million for vs. 2.9 billion against), and a policy separating Chair and CEO roles (380 million for vs. 2.8 billion against). The overwhelming rejection suggests stockholders support management's current approach on these governance and risk matters.
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