Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Adc Therapeutics SA (ADCT)Autolus Therapeutics PLC (AUTL)Tango Therapeutics Inc (TNGX)
Meeting calendar
CAH · Annual meeting · Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Cardinal Health Inc
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers; ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent auditor.
Market cap
$55.7B
1Y TSR
+38.2%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Sep 8, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Nov 5, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORVote for the 12 director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORVote, on a non-binding advisory basis, to approve the compensation of Cardinal Health's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditor
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as Cardinal Health's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Union Pacific Corp (UNP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.0 yrs
Also a director at
Scotts Miracle-gro Co (SMG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.8 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
Also a director at
Davita Inc (DVA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.4 yrs
Also a director at
Boeing Co (BA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.8 yrs
Also a director at
Meta Platforms Inc (META)Certara Inc (CERT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Also a director at
Mannkind Corp (MNKD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Also a director at
Costar Group Inc (CSGP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Also a director at
Five9 Inc (FIVN)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 15,288,709 | $3.2B |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.9% | 13,732,309 | $2.9B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.2% | 12,074,518 | $2.6B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.3% | 10,022,880 | $2.1B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 5,827,151 | $1.2B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.4% | 5,619,711 | $1.2B |
| 7 | WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 4,006,636 | $827M |
| 8 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 1.7% | 3,945,851 | $834M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.2% | 2,698,694 | $570M |
| 10 | FMR LLC | 1.1% | 2,507,397 | $530M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, September 8, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Cardinal Health Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Cardinal Health Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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