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SCI Board rejects director Watts' resignation after shareholder engagement
SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL
- Mr. Watts received less than a majority of votes at 2026 annual meeting; tendered conditional resignation.
- Board unanimously rejected resignation after Committee considered feedback from 11 shareholders representing >41% of shares.
- Shareholders expressed no concerns about Watts' fitness; voted against him due to governance changes.
- ISS and Glass Lewis recommended against Watts as Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
- Watts will continue as director until 2027 annual meeting or earlier succession.