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Get filing alertsNorthwest Natural shareholders re-elect three directors, approve executive pay at annual meeting
Filed June 1, 2026 · Period ending May 28, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Shareholders elected David H. Anderson, Peter J. Bragdon, and Nathan I. Partain as Class III directors for three-year terms through 2029, each receiving 97-98% approval.
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Executive compensation received 97% shareholder approval in non-binding advisory vote, indicating satisfaction with pay practices for named officers.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with 97% shareholder support, maintaining audit continuity.
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Summary
Northwest Natural Holding Co held its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on May 28, reporting routine governance outcomes. All three director nominees won re-election to three-year terms with strong shareholder backing exceeding 97%. The company's executive compensation program also received overwhelming approval in the advisory say-on-pay vote, and shareholders ratified the appointment of PwC as the external auditor.
For retail investors, this filing represents standard annual meeting business with no material changes to board composition, compensation philosophy, or audit relationships. The high approval rates across all proposals suggest general shareholder satisfaction with management and governance practices. No contested votes or significant opposition emerged on any ballot item. Investors should watch for the company's proxy statement later this year, which will detail any changes to executive compensation structure or board committee assignments following this meeting.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Northwest Natural held its 2026 annual shareholder meeting, electing three directors, approving executive compensation, and ratifying PwC as auditor.
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The non-binding advisory vote on compensation of the Named Executive Officers was approved. FOR | 30,964,481 | AGAINST | 911,720 | ABSTAIN | 200,640 | BROKER | NON-VOTES | 4,825,845
Shareholders approved executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote with approximately 97% support (30.96 million for vs. 0.91 million against). This indicates shareholder satisfaction with the company's executive pay practices.
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The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified. FOR | 35,733,652 | AGAINST | 1,056,147 | ABSTAIN | 112,887
Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with approximately 97% approval. This routine vote confirms continuity in the company's external audit relationship.
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