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ULS · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Ul Solutions Inc

12 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Elect 12 directors to the Board; ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; and approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

Market cap
$18.1B
1Y TSR
+30.7%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 25, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect the 12 nominees named in the proxy statement to the Board of Directors to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Retention of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the retention of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as UL Solutions' independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

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

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    An advisory (non-binding) proposal to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the CD&A, the Summary Compensation Table and other related disclosures.

    More detail

    This advisory "say-on-pay" proposal asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation paid to UL Solutions’ named executive officers as described in the proxy statement. Management and the HCC Committee are seeking shareholder endorsement to affirm that the Company’s pay programs — which for 2025 included a mix of base salary, a restructured annual incentive (AEIP) emphasizing adjusted EBITDA and revenue, and long-term incentives split between PSUs tied to three-year cumulative revenue and operating income and time-vested RSUs — align executive incentives with financial performance and long-term value creation. The proposal is advisory and not binding on the Board, but the Board and the HCC Committee state they will consider the outcome when setting future compensation. The filing emphasizes pay-for-performance features: a high proportion of variable, at-risk compensation, rigorous performance metrics, use of an independent compensation consultant, clawback provisions, stock ownership guidelines, and double-trigger change-in-control protections. The Company notes a recent history of strong stockholder support (approximately 99.9% in 2025), and management presents the proposal as validation of its compensation philosophy that links pay to adjusted EBITDA, revenue and multi-year operating outcomes. Given UL Solutions’ controlled-company structure (UL Standards & Engagement holds significant voting power), the advisory vote functions primarily as a feedback mechanism rather than a constraint; nonetheless, a negative vote would signal investor concern and the HCC Committee has signaled it would review and consider stockholder feedback. From a governance perspective, the proposal should be evaluated in light of the compensation plan mechanics (payout curves, weighting of PSU/RSU/AEIP), oversight by the HCC Committee, and the Company’s disclosure of risk-mitigation measures. Investors assessing the proposal should weigh the non-binding nature of the vote, the alignment of metrics with investor priorities (profitability and growth), the robust compensation governance features disclosed, and the broader context of the Company’s recent financial performance and controlled-shareholder arrangements.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot12

Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.9 yrs
Also a director at
Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Also a director at
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc (REYN)US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Apa Corp (APA)General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Also a director at
Kla Corp (KLAC)Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Also a director at
Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLUT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Sherwin Williams Co (SHW)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.3.6%7,285,895$624M
2Capital International Investors3.0%6,074,266$521M
3KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC2.3%4,580,852$393M
4Capital Research Global Investors1.8%3,653,938$313M
5VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.7%3,456,747$296M
6BlackRock, Inc.1.7%3,393,863$291M
7Durable Capital Partners LP1.6%3,291,516$282M
8VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC1.5%3,085,275$264M
9JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC1.3%2,716,296$233M
10BESSEMER GROUP INC0.9%1,775,110$152M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Ul Solutions Inc (ULS) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
What is the record date for the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 meeting is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Ul Solutions Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Ul Solutions Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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