8-K current report · filed May 18, 2026

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) 8-K Current Report: May 18, 2026

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Hilton Worldwide (HLT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 18, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders). Stockholders approved the amended 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan at Hilton’s May 14, 2026 annual meeting.

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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers

  • Stockholders approved the amended 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan at Hilton’s May 14, 2026 annual meeting
  • Additional authorization for 846,000 shares, increasing potential equity-based compensation dilution
  • Plan term extended 10 years through May 14, 2036, supporting long-term employee and executive incentives
  • Plan became effective immediately upon stockholder approval

Item 5.07 · Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  • All nine director nominees elected for one-year terms expiring in 2027
  • Ernst & Young LLP appointment ratified for fiscal 2026, supporting auditor continuity
  • Executive compensation approved with 189.7M votes for and 15.1M against
  • Annual say-on-pay votes endorsed, requiring yearly advisory compensation votes until the next six-year frequency vote
  • Amended and restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved, preserving shareholder-authorized equity compensation capacity

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