Source: Official HP Inc. SEC Filing
On April 14, 2025, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) conducted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, pivotal for shareholders and corporate governance observers. This authoritative update provides detailed, quantitative insights into director elections, audit ratifications, and executive compensation matters. All content is strictly derived from the SEC 8-K hpq-20250414 and prior HPQ earnings call analyses for complete transparency and accuracy.
At the meeting, thirteen nominees for the HP Board of Directors stood for election. Shareholders overwhelmingly supported these directors, with each nominee receiving a minimum of 97.5% of votes cast “For” or “Against.” Notably:
Fama Francisco, Gianluca Pettiti, and Songyee Yoon achieved the highest approval rates at 99.7% each.
CEO Enrique Lores and Bruce Broussard received approval rates of 97.5%—still commanding a strong majority.
The lowest opposition for any standing director was observed at less than 2.5%.
“In line with our commitment to strong corporate governance and strategic oversight, our board composition continues to be a source of strength for HP,” a theme consistently referenced in HPQ’s previous quarterly earnings call transcripts (HPQ Q1 2025 Earnings Call).
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as HP’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, by a wide margin:
Votes For: 765,041,860 (93.6%)
Votes Against: 51,402,923
Abstentions: 1,272,802
This decisive audit ratification underscores HPQ’s ongoing focus on transparency and robust financial controls, mirroring audit themes cited in prior call transcripts regarding “commitment to compliance and best-in-class financial reporting.”
HPQ’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the company’s named executive officer compensation:
Votes For: 654,425,815 (93.7%)
Votes Against: 39,427,880
Abstentions: 4,373,052
Broker Non-Votes: 119,490,838
HP’s executive compensation framework, consistently discussed in earnings calls (“Aligning long-term incentives with shareholder value creation,” – Q4 2024 HPQ earnings call), continues to align closely with shareholder interests, as evidenced by this strong support ratio above 93%.
HPQ leadership has repeatedly addressed the importance of robust corporate governance, audit transparency, and pay-for-performance alignment in prior earnings communications. Notably, the Q1 2025 call highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to “strengthening board oversight and independence” and “ensuring the company’s executive compensation structure drives innovation and shareholder returns.” The results of the 2025 Annual Meeting are strong quantitative affirmations of these publicly stated values.
| Director | Votes For | % | Votes Against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Bergh | 691,070,712 | 99.1 | 6,212,221 | 943,814 |
| Bruce Broussard | 679,568,872 | 97.5 | 17,697,654 | 960,221 |
| Stacy Brown-Philpot | 690,751,925 | 99.1 | 6,525,881 | 948,941 |
| Stephanie A. Burns | 694,668,807 | 99.6 | 2,625,367 | 932,573 |
| Mary Anne Citrino | 693,505,639 | 99.5 | 3,803,763 | 917,345 |
| Richard Clemmer | 693,260,773 | 99.4 | 3,988,316 | 977,658 |
| Fama Francisco | 695,019,778 | 99.7 | 2,242,067 | 964,902 |
| Enrique Lores | 680,111,053 | 97.5 | 17,194,757 | 920,937 |
| David Meline | 687,500,610 | 98.6 | 9,764,736 | 961,401 |
| Judith Miscik | 690,709,409 | 99.1 | 6,605,537 | 911,801 |
| Gianluca Pettiti | 695,135,734 | 99.7 | 2,071,908 | 1,019,105 |
| Kim K.W. Rucker | 688,850,056 | 98.8 | 8,426,335 | 950,356 |
| Songyee Yoon | 695,155,930 | 99.7 | 2,049,583 | 1,021,234 |
Audit Ratification: For 765 million, Against 51 million, Abstentions 1.2 million
Executive Compensation: For 654 million, Against 39 million, Abstentions 4.3 million
The 2025 HPQ annual meeting demonstrates robust shareholder endorsement of HP Inc.’s corporate governance and executive accountability practices. Sustained majorities exceeding 90% in board director approvals, audit appointments, and executive compensation validate the strength and effectiveness of HP’s governance framework and investor relations, as emphasized in quarterly earnings calls.
This report is an authoritative summary, integrating the latest official SEC disclosures and aligning them with HP’s recent management communications.
For reference, review the full HP Inc. 8-K filing here:
hpq-20250414 SEC Filing
Citations:
- HPQ 2025 Annual Meeting 8-K, April 14, 2025
- HPQ Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcripts