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Summary

Franco-Nevada Corporation held its 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026, where all nine director nominees were elected, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as auditors, and the advisory 'Say-on-Pay' resolution on executive compensation was approved by 91.33% of votes cast.

Key takeaways

All nine director nominees were elected, with vote support ranging from 95.91% (Derek W. Evans) to 99.79% (Paul Brink), indicating strong shareholder confidence in board leadership.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as auditor with 98.32% support, confirming continuity in financial oversight and audit governance.

The advisory 'Say-on-Pay' resolution passed with 91.33% approval, reflecting broad alignment between shareholders and the Corporation’s executive compensation approach.

Total shares voted represented 81.54% of issued and outstanding shares, signifying robust shareholder participation in the meeting.

Full analysis

The 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders resulted in unanimous election of the full slate of nine director nominees, with no nominee receiving less than 95.91% support — a strong signal of shareholder endorsement of current board composition and governance. The reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors with 98.32% support reflects continued trust in financial reporting integrity and audit quality. The 'Say-on-Pay' resolution passed decisively at 91.33%, suggesting alignment between executive pay practices and shareholder expectations, though the 8.67% opposition warrants monitoring for future engagement. With 81.54% of issued and outstanding shares voted, turnout exceeded typical thresholds for institutional participation, reinforcing the significance of the outcomes. As a debt-free, gold-focused royalty and streaming company, Franco-Nevada’s governance stability supports its capital allocation discipline — including dividend payments and portfolio expansion — without dilution or leverage risk.