Result of AGM
Nationwide Building Society's Annual General Meeting on July 15, 2026, saw overwhelming support for ordinary resolutions, with the Directors' Report receiving 99.27% approval and the Directors' Remuneration Report gaining 95.01% support. All Directors standing for election or re-election were approved, with votes for them ranging from 96.09% to 97.18%. However, the member-nominated candidate, James Sherwin-Smith, was not elected, receiving only 12.49% of the vote. The Chairman noted strong member engagement and confidence in the Society's future.
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The results of the voting at Nationwide Building Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held online today, Wednesday 15 July 2026, are detailed below.
Ordinary Resolutions:
- To receive the Directors' Report, the Annual Accounts, the Annual Business Statement and the Auditor's Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2026
For: 609,006 (99.27%) Against: 4,483 (0.73%) Votes withheld*: 4,769
- To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2026
For: 576,800 (95.01%) Against: 30,318 (4.99%) Votes withheld*: 11,148
- To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as Auditor until the end of the next AGM
For: 594,524 (97.66%) Against: 14,242 (2.34%) Votes withheld*: 9,496
- 13. Election and re-election of the Society's Directors
The results of the election and re-election of Society Directors are as follows:
| Candidate | Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Withheld* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Bainbridge | 586,073 (96.87%) | 18,954 (3.13%) | 13,235 |
| Dame Debbie Crosbie DBE | 583,730 (96.09%) | 23,768 (3.91%) | 10,747 |
| Tracey Graham | 588,713 (97.03%) | 18,042 (2.97%) | 11,492 |
| Debbie Klein | 587,574 (96.85%) | 19,108 (3.15%) | 11,565 |
| Muir Mathieson | 588,159 (97.02%) | 18,058 (2.98%) | 12,038 |
| Sally Orton | 589,618 (97.18%) | 17,133 (2.82%) | 11,505 |
| Tamara Rajah MBE | 584,683 (96.40%) | 21,832 (3.60%) | 11,739 |
| Gillian Riley | 588,587 (97.02%) | 18,093 (2.98%) | 11,579 |
| Phil Rivett | 587,560 (96.96%) | 18,395 (3.04%) | 12,296 |
| Mike Rogers | 586,829 (96.96%) | 18,376 (3.04%) | 13,028 |
Accordingly, all of the Society's Directors standing for election or re-election were elected or re-elected.
- To elect James Sherwin-Smith as a member-nominated candidate
For: 75,939 (12.49%) Against: 532,151 (87.51%) Votes withheld*: 10,156
Accordingly, the member-nominated candidate was not elected.
*A 'Vote Withheld' is not a vote in law and will not be and has not been counted in the calculation of the proportion of votes 'For' and 'Against' the resolutions or candidates in the election or re-election of Directors.
Kevin Parry OBE, Chairman, said:
"This year's AGM once again demonstrated the strength of engagement across our membership with our highest attendance in 15 years. I am pleased that members took the opportunity to vote and raise questions on a wide range of topics important to the future of the Society, and that the Board's recommendations received overwhelming support from them.
As a mutual, listening to and learning from all our members and their broad range of interests is fundamental to how we operate. The feedback we receive helps to inform the Board's decision making and ensures we continue to deliver the value, service and positive impact that helped Nationwide become one of the most trusted and fastest growing financial services brands in the UK.
This was my final AGM as Chairman, and I would like to thank members for their support for the Board over the past decade. Nationwide is in a position of great strength, and I remain confident in its continued success as the UK's standout mutual business, serving members with dedication to value and service."
Media information:
Matthew Fox, 07876 817947, matthew.fox@nationwide.co.uk
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