Ampco-Pittsburgh investors approve board and pay
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 8, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 8, 2026. Shareholders elected directors J. Brett McBrayer and Darrell L. McNair to terms expiring in 2029, with 10,903,236 and 9,614,803 votes in favor, respectively, and broker non-votes recorded in both contests.
Investors approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers by 10,273,057 votes for, 674,478 against and 47,016 abstentions, with 5,990,547 broker non-votes. They also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for 2026 with 16,875,050 votes for, 65,409 against and 44,639 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Votes for McBrayer: 10,903,236 votes
Votes for McNair: 9,614,803 votes
Say-on-pay support: 10,273,057 votes for
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6 metrics
Votes for McBrayer
10,903,236 votes
Director election term expiring in 2029
Votes for McNair
9,614,803 votes
Director election term expiring in 2029
Say-on-pay support
10,273,057 votes for
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay opposition
674,478 votes against
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification for
16,875,050 votes
Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. for 2026
Broker non-votes on pay
5,990,547 shares
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
non-binding advisory vote, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of shareholders, +1 more
5 terms
non-binding advisory vote regulatory
"To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
broker non-votes regulatory
"Broker Non-Votes ------------------------------------------------------ J. Brett McBrayer ... 5,990,547"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
named executive officers financial
"To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
FAQ
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Were Ampco-Pittsburgh directors re-elected at the May 8, 2026 meeting?
Yes. J. Brett McBrayer received 10,903,236 votes for and 91,315 withheld. Darrell L. McNair received 9,614,803 votes for and 1,379,748 withheld. Both elections also recorded 5,990,547 broker non-votes in their respective director contests.
What are broker non-votes in Ampco-Pittsburgh’s 2026 proxy results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not receive instructions on non-routine items. Ampco-Pittsburgh reported 5,990,547 broker non-votes on the director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026 annual meeting.
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