Apple has scheduled its 2026 annual shareholders meeting for February 24 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, as detailed in a recent SEC filing. Shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026, can participate virtually to vote on board elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the public accounting firm. A key agenda item involves the re-election of board chairman Art Levinson (75) and member Ron Sugar (77), which requires a waiver of Apple's governance guideline that typically limits director tenure to age 75.

The board cited their significant experience and the need for continuity as justification. This decision is particularly strategic amidst speculation regarding CEO Tim Cook's future; Levinson's continued tenure as chairman may serve as a bridge, paving the way for Cook to eventually transition from CEO to Chairman of the Board rather than appointing a new interim leader.