Summary by Futu AI
Apple Inc. has announced its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually on February 28, 2024. Shareholders as of the record date, January 2, 2024, are invited to attend, vote, and submit questions online. The meeting will include votes on the election of directors, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2024, an advisory vote to approve executive compensation, and five shareholder proposals. These proposals address issues such as equal employment opportunity policy, respect for civil liberties, racial and gender pay gaps, ethical use of artificial intelligence, and congruency in privacy and human rights policies. Apple's Board recommends voting against all shareholder proposals, citing existing policies and practices that address the concerns raised. Preliminary voting results will be announced at the meeting, with final results to be filed in a Form 8-K with the SEC.