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LBTYA · Annual meeting · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Liberty Global Ltd

3 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Four proposals: (1) Elect three Class I directors (Miranda Curtis CMG, J David Wargo, Anthony G. Werner); (2) Appoint KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and authorize audit committee to set remuneration; (3) Advisory say-on-pay vote to approve named executive officer compensation; (4) Advisory say-on-frequency vote to select one-, two- or three-year interval for future say-on-pay votes (board recommends "3 YEARS").

Market cap
$3.5B
1Y TSR
+10.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Apr 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 23, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect Miranda Curtis CMG, J David Wargo and Anthony G. Werner as Class I members of the board until the 2029 Annual General Meeting or until their successors are appointed.

  2. 2

    Appointment of Independent Auditor

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Appoint KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and authorize the board, acting by the audit committee, to determine the auditors’ remuneration.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Advisory, non-binding vote to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative).

    More detail

    This management proposal asks shareholders to cast an advisory (non-binding) vote approving the company’s disclosed compensation for its named executive officers (NEOs). Management is seeking this approval to confirm shareholder support for the company’s pay-for-performance program, which emphasizes long-term, equity-linked incentives (PSUs, RSUs, LGIP units and SARs) and multi-year vesting to align executive interests with sustained shareholder returns. The proxy describes detailed compensation design features — sizable PSU allocations tied to absolute share price performance, LGIP awards linked to the Growth portfolio, annual bonuses tied to revenue and Adjusted EBITDA less P&E additions, and individual and group goals — which the board views as reinforcing long-term value creation and retention. Although the vote is advisory and not legally binding, the board and the compensation committee state they will consider investor feedback and the outcome when setting future pay policies. Context includes prior shareholder engagement (a 2023 advisory approval and a 2020 selection of a three-year voting frequency) and recent company actions (material transactions, refinancing, and a share buyback) that management says justify the current pay structure. The board recommends a vote FOR because it believes the mix of performance metrics, significant equity exposure for executives, clawback policy, share ownership requirements and multi-year vesting create appropriate incentives while limiting inappropriate risk-taking. Key governance context: the compensation committee is composed of independent directors, it uses third-party advisors, and the company provides full disclosure of pay practices and termination/change-in-control provisions. For analysts, the material considerations are that pay is heavily equity-based and linked to both stock performance and adjusted operating metrics, so pay outcomes will be sensitive to share-price volatility and portfolio valuation changes; the advisory nature of the vote means that sustained shareholder opposition would be taken seriously by the board despite the non-binding status.

  4. 4

    Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Say-on-Pay Votes (Say-on-Frequency

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Advisory, non-binding vote for shareholders to select the frequency (one, two or three years) at which the company will hold future advisory say-on-pay votes; the option receiving the greatest number of votes will be the shareholder-recommended frequency.

    More detail

    This proposal asks shareholders to indicate, on an advisory basis, whether future advisory votes to approve NEO compensation should occur every one, two or three years. Management and the board recommend a three-year frequency, arguing that it better matches the company’s compensation structure which prioritizes multi-year performance awards (PSUs and LGIP) and long-term strategic initiatives, allowing shareholders to evaluate pay outcomes over an appropriate performance cycle. The vote is non-binding, but the option receiving the plurality of votes will be considered the shareholder-recommended frequency; the board may, however, choose a different cadence if it deems that to be in the company’s and shareholders’ best interests. The board’s rationale emphasizes that a three-year cycle reduces overemphasis on single-year outcomes, encourages focus on long-term alignment and reduces administrative burden and proxy vote volatility. For investors, the key trade-off is responsiveness (annual votes enable quicker shareholder feedback) versus stability and alignment with long-term incentives (multi-year votes reduce short-termism). Given the company’s recent adoption of long-term incentive features and the 2020 shareholder preference, the board views three years as appropriate; significant shareholder opposition to the recommendation could prompt additional engagement and potential changes to compensation governance. Analysts should note the practical effect: if three years is chosen, the next say-on-pay advisory vote is expected in 2029, consistent with prior practice.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot3

Independent
Tenure on this board
16.1 yrs
Also a director at
Liberty Latin America Ltd (LILA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.1 yrs
Also a director at
Liberty Broadband Corp (LBRDA)Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC6.3%21,344,901$258M
2AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.5%11,908,784$144M
3Rubric Capital Management LP3.5%11,752,855$142M
4Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP2.9%9,655,876$117M
5DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP2.5%8,574,147$104M
6OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LPActivist2.5%8,551,191$103M
7Contour Asset Management LLC1.7%5,676,278$69M
8AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC1.4%4,894,770$59M
9RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC1.4%4,889,854$59M
10Lancaster Investment Management1.3%4,255,189$51M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 annual meeting?
Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
What is the record date for the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 meeting is Monday, April 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Liberty Global Ltd's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Liberty Global Ltd 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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