RBC Bearings Reports Board Retirement and Annual Meeting Results

Executive Summary

On September 9, 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC regarding corporate governance actions and voting outcomes from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 3, 2026.

Key Disclosures

1. Director Retirement (Item 5.02(b)):

   • Frederick J. Elmy retired from the Board of Directors of RBC Bearings Incorporated, effective September 3, 2026.

2. Annual Meeting Results (Item 5.07):

   • Proposal 1 (Election of Class III Directors):
     • Dr. Michael J. Hartnett: 27,410,015 votes For; 733,424 Against; 10,119 Withheld; 1,313,077 Broker Non-Votes.
     • Dolores J. Ennico: 21,681,115 votes For; 6,459,846 Against; 12,597 Withheld; 1,313,077 Broker Non-Votes.
   • Proposal 2 (Auditor Ratification):
     • Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2027 (29,148,374 For; 310,987 Against; 7,274 Abstain).
   • Proposal 3 (Say-on-Pay Advisory Vote):
     • Approved executive compensation on an advisory basis (26,967,486 For; 1,172,452 Against; 13,620 Abstain; 1,313,077 Broker Non-Votes).

Market Impact & Significance

• Significance Level: Low
• The filing documents routine annual shareholder meeting outcomes and a board retirement with no material operational disruptions or contested proxy results.