---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000089089-26-000044"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCI"
cik: "0000089089"
company_name: "SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL"
filed_at: "2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:17:24.941393+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SCI director Watts fails to win majority vote; officer liability amendment rejected

## Summary
- Marcus A. Watts received 53.8M for vs 69.8M against, failing to meet majority requirement; board committee to review and recommend action.
- Shareholders approved the other 8 director nominees, PwC as auditor, executive compensation, and the 2026 equity incentive plan.
- Proposal to limit officer liability failed with 64.4M for and 59.1M against.
- Amendments to reduce minimum directors and allow board to fill vacancies were approved.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000089089-26-000044
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCI
- cik: 0000089089
- company_name: SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL
- filed_at: 2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.07
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/89089/000008908926000044/0000089089-26-000044-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/89089/000008908926000044/sci-20260506.htm

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