CARDINAL HEALTH INC
For the period ended Nov 12, 2026. Filed Sep 21, 2026.
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Nov 12, 2026 · Filed Sep 21, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☑ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |
Cardinal Health, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Table of contents
| LETTER TO CARDINAL HEALTH SHAREHOLDERS | 2 |
| NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | 4 |
| PROXY SUMMARY | 5 |
| About Us | 5 |
| Executing Strategic Priorities to Drive Long-Term Value Creation | 5 |
| Fiscal 2026 Performance Highlights | 7 |
| 2026 Board Nominee Highlights | 8 |
| Governance and Board Highlights | 9 |
| Shareholder Engagement | 10 |
| Virtual Annual Meeting | 10 |
| Roadmap to Voting Matters | 11 |
| How to Vote in Advance of the Annual Meeting | 11 |
| Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements | 11 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 12 |
| PROPOSAL 1 — Election of Directors | 12 |
| Board Membership Criteria: What We Look For | 12 |
| Our Director Nominees | 13 |
| Our Board’s Composition and Structure | 20 |
| Our Board’s Primary Role, Responsibilities, and Processes | 30 |
| Shareholder Engagement | 35 |
| Standards of Business Conduct | 36 |
| Related Person Transactions Policy and Process | 36 |
| Director Compensation | 37 |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 39 |
| PROPOSAL 2 — Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers | 40 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 41 |
| Human Resources and Compensation Committee Report | 57 |
| Executive Compensation Tables | 58 |
| Pay Ratio Disclosure | 69 |
| Pay Versus Performance | 70 |
| Equity Compensation Plan Information | 74 |
| AUDIT COMMITTEE MATTERS | 75 |
| PROPOSAL 3 — Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditor | 75 |
| Audit Committee Report | 75 |
| Fees Paid to Ernst & Young LLP | 76 |
| Policy on Pre-Approval of Services Provided by Ernst & Young LLP | 76 |
| SHARE OWNERSHIP INFORMATION | 77 |
| OTHER MATTERS | 79 |
| General Information About the Annual Meeting | 79 |
| Communicating with the Board | 81 |
| Shareholder Recommendations for Director Nominees | 82 |
| Submitting Proxy Proposals and Director Nominations for the Next Annual Meeting of Shareholders | 82 |
| Corporate Governance Documents | 83 |
| Transfer Agent | 83 |
| ANNEX A: USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | A-1 |
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| Exclusions from Fiscal 2026 Non-GAAP Financial Measures | A-1 |
| Fiscal 2026 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations | A-3 |
| Definitions | A-3 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH 2026 Proxy Statement | 1 |
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