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  • Director Failed To Receive Majority Vote (new) — Lead Independent Director received less than majority support at annual meeting, triggering resignation policy and raising questions about shareholder confidence in governance oversight.
  • Board Rejected Resignation Despite Failed Vote (new) — Board overrode shareholder voting outcome by rejecting resignation, creating tension between majority voting policy intent and board discretion to retain directors.
  • Proxy Advisors Recommended Against Director (new) — Both ISS and Glass Lewis opposed Watts' re-election due to governance changes, signaling institutional concern about board oversight of governance practices.
NYSE: SCI SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL 8-K

SCI board rejects Lead Independent Director Watts' resignation after failed majority vote

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 29, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    Lead Independent Director Watts received less than majority support at 2026 annual meeting and tendered conditional resignation per company policy; Board unanimously rejected the resignation after shareholder outreach.

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    Shareholder engagement with holders representing 41% of shares revealed votes against Watts reflected disagreement with governance changes he oversaw as Committee Chair, not concerns about his qualifications or performance.

    Item 8.01 verify on EDGAR →
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    ISS and Glass Lewis recommended against Watts due to governance changes, not fitness concerns; Board determined his continued service is in shareholders' best interests through 2027 annual meeting.

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Source-verified from EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jul 30, 2026 · How we verify