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Tenet Healthcare (THC) shareholders back board, pay plan and auditor at 2026 meeting

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Tenet Healthcare Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2026. Shareholders elected all nominated directors to the Board, with each receiving more than 71 million votes in favor and relatively few votes against or abstentions.

Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation, with 62,554,346 votes for and 11,817,273 against, plus a small number of abstentions and broker non-votes. In addition, shareholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 79,422,386 votes in favor and minimal opposition.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for Saumya Sutaria 72,297,676 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Lowest director votes for 71,837,362 votes Votes for J. Robert Kerrey
Executive compensation votes for 62,554,346 votes Advisory say-on-pay approval
Executive compensation votes against 11,817,273 votes Advisory say-on-pay opposition
Auditor ratification votes for 79,422,386 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 470,477 votes Opposition to Deloitte & Touche LLP selection
broker non-votes financial
"FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER NON-VOTES"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory basis financial
"shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation"
independent registered public accountants financial
"selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants"
Independent registered public accountants are external auditing firms licensed to examine a public company’s financial records and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements are accurate and follow accounting rules. They matter to investors because their independent check is like a neutral referee confirming the score in a game — it reduces the risk of errors or misleading information and helps investors trust the financial reports used to make decisions.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Tenet Healthcare Corporation"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 _______________
FORM 8-K
 _______________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 27, 2026
(Date of earliest event reported)
 _______________
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 1-7293 95-2557091
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
 _______________
14201 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75254
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(469) 893-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 _______________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common stock, $0.05 par valueTHCNYSE
6.875% Senior Notes due 2031THC31NYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (the “Company”) was held on May 27, 2026. Below are the final voting results from the meeting.

1.    The Company’s shareholders elected the following directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors, each to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected or qualified, whichever is later, or until the director’s earlier resignation or removal:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
BROKER
NON-VOTES
Saumya Sutaria
72,297,676 2,036,933 76,905 5,510,667 
J. Robert Kerrey
71,837,362 2,539,818 34,334 5,510,667 
Vineeta Agarwala73,763,259 621,321 26,934 5,510,667 
James L. Bierman
73,793,459 550,313 67,742 5,510,667 
Roy Blunt73,768,660 572,299 70,555 5,510,667 
Richard W. Fisher
73,759,704 583,669 68,141 5,510,667 
Meghan M. FitzGerald
73,162,461 1,222,005 27,048 5,510,667 
Cecil D. Haney
73,782,103 549,561 79,850 5,510,667 
Christopher S. Lynch
73,771,835 570,200 69,479 5,510,667 
Richard J. Mark
73,767,877 574,980 68,657 5,510,667 
Tammy Romo
73,149,469 1,233,024 29,021 5,510,667 
Nadja Y. West
73,659,093 710,537 41,884 5,510,667 

2.    The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation:

FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
BROKER
NON-VOTES
62,554,34611,817,27339,8955,510,667 

3.    The Company’s shareholders approved the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026:

FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
BROKER
NON-VOTES
79,422,386470,47729,318—


SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Date: May 29, 2026By:
/s/ THOMAS ARNST
Name: Thomas Arnst
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What did Tenet Healthcare (THC) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Tenet Healthcare shareholders elected all nominated directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2026. The voting results showed strong overall support for the Board’s recommendations across all three items.

How did Tenet Healthcare (THC) shareholders vote on director elections in 2026?

Shareholders elected all listed directors, each receiving over 71 million votes in favor. For example, Saumya Sutaria received 72,297,676 votes for and 2,036,933 against. Abstentions and broker non-votes were relatively small compared with total votes cast.

Was Tenet Healthcare’s 2026 executive compensation plan approved by shareholders?

Yes. Tenet Healthcare shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis with 62,554,346 votes for and 11,817,273 against. There were 39,895 abstentions and 5,510,667 broker non-votes, indicating a clear majority in favor of the compensation program.

Which audit firm did Tenet Healthcare (THC) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Tenet Healthcare’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification passed with 79,422,386 votes for, 470,477 votes against, and 29,318 abstentions, reflecting strong backing for the chosen auditor.

What are broker non-votes in Tenet Healthcare’s 2026 voting results?

Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares for clients but do not receive voting instructions on certain proposals. In Tenet Healthcare’s 2026 meeting, broker non-votes appeared on director elections and executive compensation, including 5,510,667 broker non-votes for each of those items.

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