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SOLV · Annual meeting · Friday, May 15, 2026

Solventum Corp

4 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Elect four Class II directors; an advisory “say-on-pay” vote to approve executive compensation; and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

Market cap
$14.1B
1Y TSR
+3.3%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 19, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 15, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Class II Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Election of four Class II director nominees to serve until the 2028 annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say on Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non‑binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This proposal requests a non‑binding, advisory approval of the company’s disclosed executive compensation for its named executive officers, giving shareholders an opportunity to express support or concern for pay practices. Management seeks this approval as required by Section 14A and to validate the design and outcomes of its pay program following the company’s separation from 3M and subsequent strategic actions, including divestitures, an acquisition, and a $1 billion share repurchase program. The compensation program emphasizes pay‑for‑performance: a large majority of CEO and NEO target pay is at risk (92% for CEO; 81% for other NEOs), with a mix of annual cash incentives tied to revenue, adjusted operating income and free cash flow and three‑year PSUs tied to cumulative revenue growth, adjusted EPS and relative TSR. The Talent Committee has adjusted plan design in response to shareholder feedback—adding relative TSR and strengthening ownership guidelines—while retaining discretion to make certain compensation adjustments for separation, transaction, or tariff impacts. Management frames these adjustments and the overall plan as necessary to attract and retain experienced MedTech leadership during a complex post‑spin transition and to align management incentives with long‑term shareholder value. The Board recommends a “FOR” vote, arguing the program’s metrics are rigorous, risk‑mitigating features (clawbacks, anti‑hedging, ownership guidelines) are in place, and the Committee conducts benchmarking and annual risk reviews. Because the vote is advisory, a negative outcome would prompt additional shareholder engagement and potential changes to compensation design; a favorable vote provides the Board and Talent Committee with validation to continue the current program. Evaluating the proposal requires weighing strong recent company performance and executive retention needs against the size and structure of pay packages and the discretion the Committee retains for certain adjustments and one‑time awards.

  3. 3

    Ratification of PwC as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Solventum’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot4

Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Appian Corp (APPN)Baker Hughes Co (BKR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Unum Group (UNM)Elevance Health Inc (ELV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
U S Physical Therapy Inc (USPH)Rtx Corp (RTX)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Independent Franchise Partners LLP9.1%15,733,495$1.0B
2VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC5.5%9,601,949$627M
3TRIAN FUND MANAGEMENT, L.P.Activist4.8%8,236,753$538M
4STATE STREET CORP3.7%6,407,480$418M
5VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC3.7%6,390,364$417M
6DAVIS SELECTED ADVISERS3.7%6,330,325$413M
7BlackRock, Inc.2.7%4,621,994$302M
8GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2.5%4,278,418$278M
9Boston Partners2.1%3,646,190$238M
10Invesco Ltd.2.0%3,412,671$223M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Solventum Corp 2026 annual meeting?
Solventum Corp (SOLV) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026.
What is the record date for the Solventum Corp 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Solventum Corp 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 19, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Solventum Corp's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Solventum Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Solventum Corp 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Solventum Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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