GFL · GFL Environmental Inc.

This 6-K reports the outcome of GFL’s May 13, 2026, shareholder meeting, focusing exclusively on voting results—not financial performance or operational developments. The election of directors shows strong consensus behind long-standing leaders like Patrick Dovigi and Ven Poole (both >97% FOR), while Paolo Notarnicola received the lowest support at 67.04%, potentially reflecting scrutiny over his tenure or role. The near-unanimous ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor signals no audit-related concerns. However, the narrow passage of the advisory executive compensation vote—just 53.58% FOR—suggests persistent investor skepticism regarding pay practices, especially given that over 46% voted against it. Similarly, the Omnibus LTIP renewal garnered only modest majority support (63.50%), underscoring ongoing governance dialogue around incentive design and dilution. These outcomes do not trigger immediate operational or financial consequences but may influence future board engagement, say-on-pay disclosures, and proxy advisor recommendations. As a foreign private issuer filing on Form 6-K, GFL is not subject to U.S. domestic Item codes; the disclosure falls squarely under National Instrument 51-102 requirements for voting transparency.