Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
WMG · Annual meeting · Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Warner Music Group Corp
11 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Proposal 1: Election of eleven directors to hold office for one-year terms ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting; Proposal 2: Ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Market cap
$14.8B
1Y TSR
-5.4%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Jan 6, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 3, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eleven nominees (Robert Kyncl, Lincoln Benet, Len Blavatnik, Val Blavatnik, Mathias Döpfner, Nancy Dubuc, Noreena Hertz, Ynon Kreiz, Ceci Kurzman, Michael Lynton and Donald A. Wagner) to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as Warner Music Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Not independent
Tenure on this board
15.0 yrs
Also a director at
Lyondellbasell Industries NV (LYB)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Also a director at
Netflix Inc (NFLX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Also a director at
Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLUT)Webtoon Entertainment Inc (WBTN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Mattel Inc (MAT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.2 yrs
Also a director at
Mattel Inc (MAT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Lanvin Group Holdings Ltd (LANV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Also a director at
Snap Inc (SNAP)Ares Management Corp (ARES)Schrodinger Inc (SDGR)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
15.0 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Franchise Partners LLP | 2.5% | 13,034,254 | $333M |
| 2 | Darsana Capital Partners LP | 2.3% | 11,850,000 | $303M |
| 3 | BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY STRAUSS LLC | 1.8% | 9,210,652 | $235M |
| 4 | DARLINGTON PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP | 1.4% | 7,551,884 | $193M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.2% | 6,437,785 | $164M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.2% | 6,238,678 | $159M |
| 7 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.1% | 5,892,899 | $151M |
| 8 | FIL Ltd | 1.1% | 5,779,920 | $148M |
| 9 | COOKE BIELER LP | 0.9% | 4,770,594 | $122M |
| 10 | MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.6% | 3,378,300 | $86M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Warner Music Group Corp (WMG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 meeting is Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Warner Music Group Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Warner Music Group Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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