Warner Music Group (WMG) Proxy Filing summary
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Proxy Filing summary
20 Jan, 2026Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of eleven directors for a one-year term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting is proposed, with all nominees recommended by the board.
Ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 is recommended.
Proxies are authorized to vote on any other business that may arise during the meeting or its adjournments.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Eleven director nominees are listed, including Robert Kyncl, Lincoln Benet, Len Blavatnik, Valentin Blavatnik, Mathias Döpfner, Nancy Dubuc, Noreena Hertz, Ynon Kreiz, Ceci Kurzman, Michael Lynton, and Donald A. Wagner.
Each director is nominated for a one-year term, with elections held annually.
Audit committee and external auditor matters
KPMG LLP is recommended for ratification as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
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