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CPAY · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 7, 2026

Corpay Inc

12 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Elect twelve directors; ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026; approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); and consider a shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chair.

Market cap
$24.3B
1Y TSR
+5.1%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 7, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Election of twelve directors to serve one-year terms until the next annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Advisory (non-binding) 'say-on-pay' vote to approve the 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This non-binding management proposal asks shareholders to approve the 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (the typical annual 'say-on-pay' advisory vote). Management seeks shareholder approval to validate its executive compensation practices and to obtain feedback, while maintaining that the vote is advisory and will not directly alter awards already made. The Board recommends a FOR vote and states it will review the voting results and take them into account in setting future compensation. Contextually, Corpay’s compensation program emphasizes equity-based incentives and pay-for-performance features (including performance-based and time-based equity, Annual Bonus Equity Incentives tied to GAAP revenue, Adjusted EPS-COMP and M&A metrics, and long-term performance awards). The Company engaged in shareholder outreach following the 2025 say-on-pay result and has adjusted practices (for example, increasing the portion of performance-based equity) in response to feedback. The filing discloses that the 2025 say-on-pay in the prior year received approximately 54% approval, indicating mixed shareholder support and necessitating continued engagement. The proposal allows investors to register their approval or concern with the compensation approach while providing management and the compensation committee flexibility to consider the outcome rather than being bound to it. For governance analysis, investors should weigh the program’s strong alignment features (equity-heavy pay, clawback policy, no repricing, stock ownership guidelines) against residual concerns reflected in prior votes and the specifics of large equity grants to executives. The Board’s stated plan to consider the advisory vote results in future compensation decisions is an important governance signal but does not change existing awards or contractual arrangements.

  4. 4

    Shareholder Proposal for Independent Board Chairman

    Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINST

    Shareholder proposal requesting the Board adopt a policy separating the roles of Chairman and CEO and requiring the Chairman to be an independent director.

    More detail

    The shareholder proposal, submitted by John Chevedden, asks Corpay’s Board to adopt a binding policy separating the roles of Chair and CEO and to require that the Chair be an independent director, arguing that an independent Chair would strengthen impartial oversight, mitigate conflicts of interest, and improve shareholder confidence. The proponent’s supporting statement cites prior shareholder support (48% in 2024), recent stock underperformance versus prior highs, executive departures, and contemporaneous investigations into Corpay and its AvidXchange transaction as reasons the Board should adopt the policy promptly. Management strongly opposes the proposal, arguing that a mandatory, permanent separation would reduce the Board’s flexibility to choose the leadership structure best suited to evolving company circumstances and that the current combination of an executive Chair with a robust Lead Independent Director and other governance measures already provides effective independent oversight. The Board emphasizes the Lead Independent Director’s responsibilities and experience (highlighting Mr. Stull) and notes that the Board may separate the roles if circumstances warrant, asserting that most S&P 500 companies retain flexibility rather than mandating separation. From a governance analysis perspective, the core tension is between the structural governance benefit of an independent Chair (greater independence, reduced conflicts) and the potential loss of operational efficiency and unified leadership that could result from a rigid policy. Investors should weigh the proponent’s contextual concerns about specific transactions, oversight failures, and prior shareholder support against the Board’s track record, the Lead Independent Director role and existing committee structures, and whether a time-limited or transition-based approach might address the proponent’s concerns with fewer trade-offs than an immediate permanent change. Given the prior near-majority support and recent governance controversies, the proposal signals significant shareholder concern and merits careful consideration by investors, engagement with the Board about interim governance safeguards, and monitoring of any subsequent Board actions on leadership structure and oversight.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot12

Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Also a director at
Stonex Group Inc (SNEX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.3 yrs
Also a director at
Mitek Systems Inc (MITK)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Also a director at
Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.2 yrs
Also a director at
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.0 yrs
Also a director at
Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE)Ncr Voyix Corp (VYX)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Orbis Allan Gray Ltd7.8%5,075,148$1.5B
2VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC6.8%4,427,462$1.3B
3JPMORGAN CHASE CO5.6%3,660,246$1.1B
4VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.6%2,991,891$871M
5STATE STREET CORP4.5%2,942,623$856M
6BlackRock, Inc.3.8%2,457,383$715M
7PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/3.2%2,094,673$610M
8TIGER GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC2.7%1,752,146$510M
9GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2.6%1,728,569$501M
10FMR LLC2.6%1,681,259$489M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Corpay Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Corpay Inc (CPAY) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
What is the record date for the Corpay Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Corpay Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Corpay Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Corpay Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Corpay Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Corpay Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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