Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
W P Carey Inc (WPC)
Meeting calendar
APD · Annual meeting · Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Air Products & Chemicals Inc
10 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of ten directors; advisory vote on executive officer compensation; ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Market cap
$65.8B
1Y TSR
+2.1%
Board grade
C
Record date
Dec 1, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 28, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect the ten nominees proposed by the Board as directors for a one-year term ending in 2027.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORConduct an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit and Finance Committee’s appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)Centuri Holdings Inc (CTRI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Csx Corp (CSX)Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Westlake Corp (WLK)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Also a director at
Oneok Inc (OKE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Also a director at
Kyndryl Holdings Inc (KD)American Airlines Group Inc (AAL)Phillips 66 (PSX)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 14,467,316 | $4.2B |
| 2 | Capital Research Global Investors | 4.7% | 10,410,510 | $3.0B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.5% | 10,110,495 | $2.9B |
| 4 | Capital International Investors | 4.5% | 9,935,678 | $2.9B |
| 5 | DODGE COX | 4.1% | 9,231,575 | $2.7B |
| 6 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 3.1% | 6,986,272 | $2.0B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 6,752,168 | $2.0B |
| 8 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.6% | 5,711,079 | $1.7B |
| 9 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 2.2% | 4,854,527 | $1.4B |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 4,633,673 | $1.3B |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Air Products & Chemicals Inc (APD) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 1, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Air Products & Chemicals Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Air Products & Chemicals Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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