8-K current report · filed Mar 6, 2026

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) 8-K Current Report: March 6, 2026

Item 5.02Item 5.07HP overview

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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 6, 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 Amended & Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan at March 4, 2026 annual meeting.

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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers

  • Stockholders approved Amended & Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan at March 4, 2026 annual meeting
  • Plan covers officers, employees, consultants, and non-employee directors across multiple award types
  • Award types include stock options, SARs, restricted shares/RSUs, share bonuses, and cash awards
  • Full plan terms in Proxy Statement filed with SEC on January 22, 2026

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

  • All 10 director nominees elected; most with ~98% approval, but Randy Foutch drew notable opposition at ~87% and John Zeglis at ~92%
  • Ernst & Young reappointed as auditor for FY2026 (ending Sept 30, 2026) with strong ~96% approval
  • Executive compensation ("say-on-pay") approved with ~97% support: minimal shareholder pushback on pay practices
  • Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved ~94% for vs ~6% against: expands equity compensation capacity

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