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BlackRock shareholders’ support for Larry Fink’s pay passes by small margin

Proxy advisers had questioned how awards for top executives at the asset management giant were calculated

A proposal to split Larry Fink’s CEO and chair roles at BlackRock was unsuccessful
A proposal to split Larry Fink’s CEO and chair roles at BlackRock was unsuccessful Photo: Angus Mordant/Getty Images

BlackRock shareholders on 15 May voted to approve compensation packages for a group of top executives including Larry Fink, the asset manager’s chief executive and co-founder.

The advisory vote passed with 58% of shareholder support, according to figures from the company, a low level that follows major proxy advisors recommending that stockholders vote against it. BlackRock’s executive pay proposal in 2023 passed with 92% of votes cast in support.

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