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SCI board rejects Watts resignation, citing governance votes over director fitness

7/30/2026

A board-level governance dispute at Service Corporation International (SCI) reached its conclusion on July 29, when directors unanimously voted to retain Lead Independent Director Mr.

Watts after a shareholder engagement process found that opposition to his re-election was rooted in policy disagreements, not concerns about his fitness or qualifications.

The company intends to seek further shareholder input in the coming months, with a disclosure of those communications planned for a later date.

The vote and what triggered the review At SCI's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, Mr. Watts received less than a majority of votes cast for his seat.

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