Alico (NASDAQ: ALCO) shareholders reelect full board and ratify Grant Thornton

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alico, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 27, 2026. Shareholders owning 6,124,334 common shares were present in person or by proxy, which was enough to conduct official business.

All six director nominees — George R. Brokaw, Katherine R. English, John E. Kiernan, Toby K. Purse, Adam H. Putnam, and Eric Speron — were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Support levels were strong, with each nominee receiving over 4.2 million votes in favor, compared with relatively few votes against or abstentions.

Shareholders also approved the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as Alico’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 6,091,075 votes for, 7,925 against, and 25,334 abstentions. No other proposals were brought to a vote at the meeting.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2026

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ALICO, INC.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Florida

0-261

59-0906081

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10070 Daniels Interstate Court, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33913

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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

239-226-2000

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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

ALCO

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On February 27, 2026, Alico, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Holders of the Company’s common stock, $1.00 par value per share were entitled to one vote per share held as of the close of business on January 2, 2026 (the “Record Date”). There were 6,124,334 shares of the Company’s Common

Stock represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum. The following are the voting results for the proposals considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting, each of which were described in the Company’s Proxy Statement.

Proposal 1 - Election of George R. Brokaw, Katherine R. English, John E. Kiernan, Toby K. Purse, Adam H. Putnam, and Eric Speron (together, the “Director Nominees”) to serve on the Company’s board of directors until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Nominee						Votes FOR						Votes AGAINST						Votes ABSTAINED						Broker Non-Votes
George R. Brokaw						4,257,200						588,156						3,302						1,275,676
Katherine R. English						4,801,790						43,593						3,275						1,275,676
John E. Kiernan						4,839,649						5,710						3,299						1,275,676
Toby K. Purse						4,413,042						432,316						3,300						1,275,676
Adam H. Putnam						4,834,687						10,370						3,601						1,275,676
Eric Speron						4,822,686						22,795						3,177						1,275,676

Proposal 2 — Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

Votes FOR						Votes AGAINST						Votes ABSTAINED
6,091,075						7,925						25,334

Based on the foregoing votes, each of George R. Brokaw, Katherine R. English, John E. Kiernan, Toby K. Purse, Adam H. Putnam, and Eric Speron was elected as a director, and Item 2 was approved. No other items were presented for shareholder approval at the Meeting.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 2, 2026			ALICO, INC.
			By:			/s/ Bradley Heine
						Bradley Heine
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Alico, Inc. (ALCO) shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing six directors and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor. All six nominees were elected, and the auditor ratification passed, with no additional proposals presented for approval at the meeting.

Who was elected to the Alico, Inc. (ALCO) board of directors in 2026?

Shareholders elected George R. Brokaw, Katherine R. English, John E. Kiernan, Toby K. Purse, Adam H. Putnam, and Eric Speron. Each will serve on the board until the 2027 Annual Meeting, continuing the company’s existing leadership structure.

How many Alico, Inc. (ALCO) shares were represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 6,124,334 shares of Alico’s common stock were represented in person or by proxy. This level of participation constituted a quorum, allowing official shareholder business and voting to proceed on the meeting’s proposals.

Was the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP approved by Alico, Inc. (ALCO) shareholders?

Yes, shareholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as Alico’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The vote totaled 6,091,075 for, 7,925 against, and 25,334 abstentions, indicating strong support.

Did any Alico, Inc. (ALCO) director nominee face significant opposition in the 2026 vote?

All director nominees received strong support, each with more than 4.2 million votes for. While some nominees had higher against votes than others, abstentions and opposition remained relatively low, and every nominee was successfully elected.

Were there any other proposals at the Alico, Inc. (ALCO) 2026 Annual Meeting?

No, only two items were presented: election of six directors and ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor. The company reported that no other matters were submitted for shareholder approval at this Annual Meeting.

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