Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) AGM 2026 summary
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AGM 2026 summary
14 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting called to order by the Chairman, with all board members and the independent auditor present.
Inspector of elections appointed and oath filed; quorum confirmed for voting.
Agenda included director elections, executive compensation advisory vote, and auditor ratification.
Financial performance review
Achieved $11.2 billion in sales, $8.97 adjusted EPS, and $1.8 billion in operating cash flow for 2025.
Expanded margins and built a record backlog, demonstrating resilience and value creation.
Backlog increased to over $30 billion, up 38% year-over-year, with $8.2 billion expected to convert to income in the next 12 months.
Board and executive committee updates
Chairman Albert J. Neupaver announced his retirement from the board after this meeting.
Leadership transition acknowledged, with confidence expressed in the current management and board.
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