Independent
Tenure on this board
15.0 yrs
Also a director at
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM)
Meeting calendar
OMC · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Omnicom Group Inc
14 nominees · 3 ballot items.
1) Election of 14 directors; 2) Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (“say-on-pay”); 3) Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026.
Market cap
$23.3B
1Y TSR
+9.4%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 14 director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (say-on-pay).
More detail
This proposal asks shareholders to approve on an advisory basis the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks approval to validate its pay-for-performance philosophy, including the CEO compensation redesign (special option grant, salary reduced to $1, and forgoing other incentives through 2028) intended to retain the CEO to lead the integration of IPG and align his compensation with shareholder outcomes. The board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that compensation is largely performance-based, maintains competitive levels, includes stringent ownership and clawback policies, and that the Compensation Committee engaged an independent consultant and robust shareholder engagement in forming pay decisions. The advisory vote is non-binding but will be considered by the Board and Compensation Committee when evaluating future compensation practices.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors (KPMG LLP
ManagementBoard: FORRatify KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot14
Independent
Tenure on this board
33.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.4 yrs
Also a director at
Cable One Inc (CABO)Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)Celanese Corp (CE)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.0 yrs
Also a director at
United Rentals Inc (URI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Also a director at
Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC)Portland General Electric Co (POR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
26.5 yrs
Also a director at
Enova International Inc (ENVA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Also a director at
Dte Energy Co (DTE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Dte Energy Co (DTE)Devon Energy Corp (DVN)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
33.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATE STREET CORP | 9.7% | 27,760,218 | $2.1B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.1% | 20,295,276 | $1.5B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.2% | 14,840,407 | $1.1B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.7% | 13,334,982 | $1.0B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.9% | 8,303,210 | $624M |
| 6 | First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 2.5% | 7,197,470 | $542M |
| 7 | Capital Research Global Investors | 2.3% | 6,695,199 | $504M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 6,395,257 | $482M |
| 9 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.2% | 6,357,090 | $480M |
| 10 | HOTCHKIS WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.9% | 5,376,034 | $405M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Omnicom Group Inc (OMC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Omnicom Group Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 14 director nominees at the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Omnicom Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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