Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) announced that at its annual meeting, shareholders approved the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The plan authorizes an additional 846,000 shares and extends the term by ten years through May 14, 2036.
Shareholders also elected all nominated directors for one-year terms expiring in 2027. Elected directors include Christopher J. Nassetta, Jonathan D. Gray, Charlene T. Begley, Chris Carr, Melanie L. Healey, Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., Marissa A. Mayer, Elizabeth A. Smith, and Douglas M. Steenland.
Additionally, shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026. Non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation and annual frequency were approved. The company will hold annual advisory votes until the next required frequency vote.
In other recent news, Hilton completed a $1 billion senior notes offering with 5.500% interest due 2031. First-quarter 2026 EBITDA reached $901 million, beating consensus by 1%. Macquarie raised Hilton's price target to $320. Hilton also announced executive changes ahead of Christopher W. Silcock's retirement in early 2027.
