Medtronic PLC
12 nominees · 9 ballot items.
Election of directors, ratification of independent auditor with remuneration approval, Say-on-Pay advisory vote, renewal of share issuance authority, renewal of pre-emption rights opt-out, overseas market share repurchases, amendments to Article 177 for capitalization, capital reduction to create distributable reserves, and update of advance notice provisions.
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On the ballot9
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of twelve director nominees named in this proxy statement to hold office until the 2026 AGM.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Auditor and Authorization to Set Auditor Remuneration
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 and authorizing the Board, via the Audit Committee, to set the auditor remuneration.
- 3
Advisory Resolution to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-On-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy.
- 4
Renewing the Board’s Authority to Issue Shares Under Irish Law
ManagementBoard: FORTo authorize the Board to issue up to 20% of issued share capital for 18 months.
- 5
Renewing the Board Authority to Opt Out of Pre-Emption Rights Under Irish Law
ManagementBoard: FORTo authorize the Board to opt out of pre-emption rights for up to 20% of issued share capital for 18 months, conditional on Proposal 4.
- 6
Authorization of the Company and Any Subsidiary of the Company to Make Overseas Market Purchases of Medtronic Ordinary Shares
ManagementBoard: FORTo authorize the Company and subsidiaries to make overseas market purchases up to 128,287,833 shares (10% of issued shares) over 18 months.
- 7
Amendment of Article 177 of the Company’s Articles of Association to Facilitate the Capitalization of Certain of the Company’s Non-Distributable Reserves
ManagementBoard: FORTo authorize capitalization of non-distributable reserves and update related provisions; capitalization to be followed by capitalization of share premium and possible distribution of shares.
- 8
Approval of a Capital Reduction to Create Distributable Reserves under Irish Law
ManagementBoard: FORTo reduce share premium and create distributable reserves; capital reduction approved subject to Irish High Court confirmation.
- 9
Amendment of the Company’s Articles of Association to Update the Advance Notice Provisions
ManagementBoard: FORTo update advance notice provisions to align with governance norms and SEC universal proxy rules; amendments include deadlines and disclosure requirements.
Nominees on the ballot12
Top institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 83,333,833 | $7.2B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 61,741,014 | $5.4B |
| 3 | Capital Research Global Investors | 3.3% | 41,926,590 | $3.6B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.3% | 41,811,113 | $3.6B |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.6% | 33,450,558 | $2.9B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 26,697,620 | $2.3B |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 24,614,899 | $2.1B |
| 8 | Capital World Investors | 1.3% | 16,507,316 | $1.4B |
| 9 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1.2% | 15,673,380 | $1.4B |
| 10 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 1.1% | 13,732,231 | $1.2B |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Medtronic PLC 2025 annual meeting?
- Medtronic PLC (MDT) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Medtronic PLC 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Medtronic PLC 2025 meeting is Friday, August 22, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Medtronic PLC's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Medtronic PLC 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Medtronic PLC 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 9 proposals at the Medtronic PLC 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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