hal-20260520
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | | | | | | | | |
Delaware | 001-03492 | 75-2677995 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 3000 North Sam Houston Parkway East, | Houston, | Texas | 77032 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 871-2699
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share | HAL | New York Stock Exchange |
| | NYSE Texas, Inc. |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 20, 2026, Halliburton Company (“Halliburton”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders were asked to consider and act upon:
(1)The election of Directors;
(2)A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as principal independent public accountants to examine the financial statements and books and records of Halliburton for the year 2026;
(3)A proposal to approve on an advisory basis Halliburton's executive compensation;
(4)A proposal to approve the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment;
(5)A proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan; and
(6)A proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The voting results for each matter are set out below.
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| 1. | Election of Directors: All Director nominees were elected at the Annual Meeting. |
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| For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
| A.F. Al Khayyal | 619,883,885 | | 11,213,978 | | 932,599 | | 79,598,195 |
| W.E. Albrecht | 622,799,328 | | 8,346,068 | | 885,066 | | 79,598,195 |
| M.K. Banks | 615,534,123 | | 15,246,464 | | 1,249,875 | | 79,598,195 |
| E.M. Cummings | 623,197,722 | | 7,946,408 | | 886,332 | | 79,598,195 |
| M.S. Gerber | 608,697,500 | | 22,436,434 | | 896,528 | | 79,598,195 |
| T.A. Leach | 619,917,948 | | 7,940,092 | | 4,172,422 | | 79,598,195 |
| R.A. Malone | 590,160,463 | | 37,705,146 | | 4,164,853 | | 79,598,195 |
| J.A. Miller | 599,536,039 | | 31,594,732 | | 899,691 | | 79,598,195 |
| J.S. Slocum | 624,926,490 | | 6,181,575 | | 922,397 | | 79,598,195 |
| M.S. Smith | 608,905,689 | | 18,563,203 | | 4,561,570 | | 79,598,195 |
| J.L. Weiss | 624,122,565 | | 7,045,282 | | 862,615 | | 79,598,195 |
| T.M. Edwards Young | 539,002,964 | | 92,123,434 | | 904,064 | | 79,598,195 |
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| 2. | Ratification of the appointment of auditors: The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as principal independent public accountants to examine the financial statements and books and records of Halliburton for the year ending December 31, 2026 was approved. |
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| For | 674,149,410 |
| Against | 36,742,407 |
| Abstain | 736,840 |
| Broker Non-Votes | N/A |
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| 3. | Advisory approval of executive compensation: The proposal to approve on an advisory basis Halliburton’s executive compensation as described in the proxy statement was approved. |
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| For | 608,197,911 |
| Against | 21,910,320 |
| Abstain | 1,922,231 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 79,598,195 |
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| 4. | Approval of the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment: The proposal to approve the Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. charter amendment was approved. |
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| For | 629,853,331 |
| Against | 1,221,691 |
| Abstain | 955,440 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 79,598,195 |
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| 5. | Amendment and Restatement of the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan: The proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Stock and Incentive Plan was approved. |
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| For | 595,921,363 |
| Against | 34,184,673 |
| Abstain | 1,924,426 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 79,598,195 |
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| 6. | Amendment and Restatement of the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The proposal to amend and restate the Halliburton Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approved. |
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| For | 626,889,047 |
| Against | 4,286,717 |
| Abstain | 854,698 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 79,598,195 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| HALLIBURTON COMPANY |
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| Date: May 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ Pamela L. Taylor |
| | Pamela L. Taylor |
| | Vice President, Public Law and Assistant Secretary |
