RBC Bearings shareholders elected Dr. Michael J. Hartnett with 27,410,015 votes and Dolores J. Ennico with 21,681,115 votes. The meeting also ratified Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year 2027 and approved named executive compensation on an advisory basis, completing three key Shareholder votes.

Key Highlights

  • Dolores J. Ennico received 6,459,846 votes against her election.
  • Ernst & Young LLP won ratification with 29,148,374 votes for.
  • Executive compensation received 26,967,486 advisory votes for.

RBC Bearings INC (NYSE: RBC) recorded the retirement of Frederick J. Elmy from its board on September 3, while shareholders elected two Class III directors at the same day’s annual meeting. Dr. Michael J. Hartnett received 27,410,015 votes for election. The meeting also produced approvals on the independent auditor and executive compensation. Ernst & Young LLP was ratified for fiscal year 2027, while named executive officer compensation received advisory approval.

Ennico received 21,681,115 votes for election, alongside 6,459,846 against, 12,597 withheld and 1,313,077 broker non-votes. Hartnett’s tally included 733,424 votes against, 10,119 withheld and 1,313,077 broker non-votes. Both nominees were elected to three-year Class III terms. RBC Bearings’ annual meeting also covered the auditor appointment and executive pay. The Ernst & Young resolution recorded 29,148,374 votes for, 310,987 against and 7,274 abstentions, with zero broker non-votes. The advisory compensation vote recorded 26,967,486 for, 1,172,452 against, 13,620 abstentions and 1,313,077 broker non-votes. John J. Feeney, RBC Bearings’ vice president, general counsel and secretary, signed the report on September 9. The company identified the accounting firm’s appointment as covering fiscal year 2027.