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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 5 – Approval of the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan The Company’s stockholders approved the Hilton Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 200,126,676 4,693,366 222,361 8,433,715”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on whether a Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Should Occur Every One, Two, or Three Years at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 – Non-Binding Advisory Vote on whether a Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Should Occur Every One, Two, or Three Years The Company’s stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, “One Year” for the frequency of future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers. One Year Two Years Three Years Abstain 202,983,342 25,348 1,851,605 182,108”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 – Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation The Company’s stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 189,707,839 15,133,495 201,069 8,433,715”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 206,194,080 7,127,074 154,964 -”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors The Company’s stockholders elected the persons listed below as directors for a one-year term expiring in 2027 or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Christopher J. Nassetta 204,069,298 826,612 146,493 8,433,715 Jonathan D. Gray 197,938,995 6,954,587 148,821 8,433,715 Charlene T. Begley 198,843,722 6,045,155 153,526 8,433,715 Chris Carr 203,395,032 1,388,360 259,011 8,433,715 Melanie L. Healey 200,271,664 4,617,080 153,659 8,433,715 Raymond E. Mabus, Jr. 203,270,979 1,623,225 148,199 8,433,715 Marissa A. Mayer 203,138,720 1,756,223 147,460 8,433,715 Elizabeth A. Smith 198,389,553 6,504,414 148,436 8,433,715 Douglas M. Steenland 197,597,094 7,296,087 149,222 8,433,715”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. entered into Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association valued at $1 billion (effective 2026-05-11).

“On May 11, 2026, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) under an Indenture, dated as of May 11, 2026 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).”
Debt Financings

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of $1 billion aggregate principal amount with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 5.500% per annum maturing September 15, 2031.

“On May 11, 2026, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) under an Indenture”

Chris Wilroy was appointed as Executive Committee at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“Chris Wilroy, Chief Commercial Officer, will join the Executive Committee;”

Laura Fuentes changed role as Chief Brand Officer at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“Laura Fuentes, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Hilton Supply Management, will move to the role of Chief Brand Officer;”

Christopher W. Silcock departed as President, Global Brands & Commercial Services at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“Christopher W. Silcock, President, Global Brands & Commercial Services, intends to retire from the Company in the first quarter of 2027.”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $383 million, EPS $1.66. Guidance raised.

“its first quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: • Diluted EPS was $1.66 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.01 • Net income was $383 million for the first quarter • Adjusted EBITDA was $901 million for the first quarter • System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.6 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the first”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. amended Amendment No. 12 (effective 2026-03-18).

“On March 18, 2026 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Borrower”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), entered into Amendment No. 12 (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated as of October 25, 2013 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. terminated 2028 Notes Indenture valued at $500 million (effective 2025-12-11).

“On December 11, 2025, the Issuer completed the redemption in full of all of the $500 million aggregate principal amount of issued and outstanding 2028 Notes at a redemption price of 100.00% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. entered into Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association valued at $1 billion (effective 2025-12-10).

“On December 10, 2025, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) under an Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2025 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).”
Debt Financings

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of $1 billion aggregate principal amount with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 5.500% per annum maturing March 31, 2034.

“On December 10, 2025, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) under an Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2025 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).”
Debt Financings

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of $1 billion with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 5.750% per annum maturing September 15, 2033.

“On July 7, 2025, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) under an Indenture, dated as of July 7, 2025 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).”
Governance Changes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.: Amended bylaws to reflect elimination of supermajority requirement for stockholders to amend the bylaws (effective 2025-05-14).

“An amendment to the Company’s By-Laws to reflect the elimination of the supermajority requirement for stockholders to amend the By-Laws also was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors effective May 14, 2025.”
Governance Changes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.: Amended certificate of incorporation to eliminate supermajority requirement for stockholders to amend bylaws, provide officer exculpation, and remove inapplicable provisions (effective 2025-05-14).

“On May 14, 2025, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Existing Charter”) to eliminate the supermajority requirement for stockholders to amend the Company’s By-Laws, to provide for exculpation of certain Company officers to the extent permitted by Delaware law and to eliminate certain provisions that are no longer applicable.”

Marissa A. Mayer was appointed as Director at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“the Board’s nomination of Marissa A. Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Products and former Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Yahoo!, Inc., for election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.”

Judith A. McHale departed as Director at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“On February 27, 2025, Judith A. McHale, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention not to stand for re-election and to retire from the Board, effective May 13, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 – Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation The Company’s stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 209,266,573 18,020,429 83,664 7,762,700”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 229,454,453 5,611,154 67,759 —”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors At the annual meeting, the Company’s stockholders elected the persons listed below as directors for a one-year term expiring in 2025 or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Christopher J. Nassetta 226,715,929 585,300 69,437 7,762,700”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results: net income $268 million, EPS $1.04.

“Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results.”
Debt Financings

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of $550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2029 and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6 with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 5.875% per annum, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and 6.125% per annum, in the ca maturing April 1, 2029, in the case of the 2029 Notes, and April 1, 2032, in the case of the 2032 Notes.

“On March 26, 2024, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”), in each case, under an Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2024 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. entered into Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association valued at $550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2029 and $450 million aggregate p (effective 2024-03-26).

“On March 26, 2024, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), issued and sold $550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”), in each case, under an Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2024 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 7, 2024, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the results of the Company's operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”

Matthew Schuyler changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“On November 30, 2023, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) and Matthew Schuyler, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, agreed that Mr. Schuyler would move to a short-term advisory role with the Company, effective January 1, 2024 and ending no later than June 30, 2024.”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. amended Amendment No. 10 (effective 2023-11-08).

“On November 8, 2023, Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Borrower”), an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), entered into Amendment No. 10 (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated as of October 25, 2013 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $379 million, EPS $1.44 per diluted share.

“On October 25, 2023, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”

Anne-Marie D'Angelo was appointed as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“Anne-Marie D’Angelo will succeed Ms. Campbell as the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.”

Kristin Campbell retired as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“On September 15, 2023, Ms. Campbell notified us that her retirement would become effective on September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported second quarter 2023 results: net income $413 million, EPS $1.55. Guidance raised.

“Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Outlook”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 – Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation The Company’s stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“On May 18, 2023, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $209 million, EPS $0.77.

“Diluted EPS was $0.77 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.24 • Net income was $209 million for the first quarter”
Earnings Releases

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 results: net income $333 million for the fourth quarter and $1,257 million for the full year, EPS $1.21 for the fourth quarter and $4.53 for the full year.

“Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results.”
Material Agreements

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. amended Amendment No. 9 valued at $2.0 billion (effective 2023-01-05).

“After giving effect to the Amendment, the revolving credit commitments under the senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) under the Credit Agreement will be increased from $1.75 billion to $2.0 billion”

Kristin A. Campbell retired as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief ESG Officer at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“On September 3, 2022, Kristin A. Campbell, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief ESG Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Company that she intends to retire from the Company effective December 31, 2022.”

John Schreiber retired as Director at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc..

“On November 10, 2021, John Schreiber, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Board, effective as of December 31, 2021.”

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