Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.1 yrs
Meeting calendar
LNG · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Cheniere Energy Inc
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; advisory (non‑binding) approval of named executive officer compensation for 2025 (say-on-pay); and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$55.0B
1Y TSR
+6.6%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 30, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect nine nominees to the Board of Directors to hold office for a one‑year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Say‑on‑Pay Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation for 2025
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non‑binding vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for fiscal year 2025.
More detail
This advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve, on a non‑binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for 2025 as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks this approval to validate the Compensation Committee’s design and implementation of pay practices that emphasize pay‑for‑performance, with a mix of annual and long‑term incentives tied to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow metrics, ATSR, safety, ESG, and strategic milestones. The Board recommends FOR, arguing the program aligns executives’ interests with long‑term shareholder value, includes governance safeguards (clawback, stock ownership guidelines, no hedging/pledging), and reflects strong 2025 company performance including higher EBITDA, DCF and operational achievements. As an advisory vote, it will not be binding, but the Board will consider results when making future compensation decisions.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Also a director at
Txnm Energy Inc (TXNM)Karbon Capital Partners Corp (KBON)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.8 yrs
Also a director at
Helmerich & Payne Inc (HP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.1 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 9,324,645 | $2.6B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 9,150,289 | $2.6B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.0% | 6,194,544 | $1.8B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.8% | 5,775,282 | $1.6B |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.3% | 4,920,818 | $1.4B |
| 6 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | 1.9% | 4,074,529 | $1.2B |
| 7 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.8% | 3,762,191 | $1.1B |
| 8 | MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE | 1.8% | 3,689,935 | $1.0B |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.6% | 3,377,844 | $955M |
| 10 | FMR LLC | 1.5% | 3,223,453 | $915M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 30, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Cheniere Energy Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Cheniere Energy Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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