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Alpha Pro Tech (NYSE American: APT) posts 2026 annual meeting and say-on-pay results

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Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 10, 2026. Shareholders elected seven directors, with votes for each nominee ranging from 4,200,457 to 4,602,341, against withhold authority votes ranging from 62,289 to 464,173, plus 2,324,062 broker non-votes for each.

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Tanner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 6,643,578 votes for, 329,264 against, and 15,849 abstentions. In an advisory vote, shareholders approved executive compensation with 3,500,455 votes for, 1,119,354 against, 44,820 abstentions, and 2,324,063 broker non-votes.

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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.
Highest director votes for 4,602,341 votes Votes for director nominee Benjamin A. Shaw at 2026 Annual Meeting
Lowest director votes for 4,200,457 votes Votes for director nominee John Ritota at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on directors 2,324,062 votes Broker non-votes reported for each director nominee
Auditor ratification for 6,643,578 votes Votes for ratifying Tanner LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against 329,264 votes Votes against ratifying Tanner LLP
Say-on-pay votes for 3,500,455 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 1,119,354 votes Advisory vote against executive compensation resolution
broker non-votes financial
"The voting for the directors at the Annual Meeting was as follows"
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 financial
"Ratification of the Appointment of Tanner LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm"
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.
advisory basis financial
"approving, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
executive compensation financial
"Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
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"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2026
 
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware, U.S.A.
001-15725
63-1009183
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
53 Wellington Street East
 
 
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
 
L4G 1H6
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (905) 479-0654
 
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:
 
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
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, $0.01 par value
APT
NYSE American
 
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.
 
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (the “Company”) was held on June 10, 2026. Summarized below are descriptions of the matters voted on at the Annual Meeting and the final results of such voting:
 
Proposal 1 – Election of Directors. The shareholders elected each of the director nominees to serve as directors during the ensuing year. The voting for the directors at the Annual Meeting was as follows:
 
Name
Votes For
Withhold Authority
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
James Buchan
4,478,859
185,771
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
David R. Garcia
4,513,043
151,587
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
Lloyd Hoffman
4,524,627
140,003
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
Donna Millar
4,464,536
200,094
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
Danny Montgomery
4,475,583
189,047
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
John Ritota
4,200,457
464,173
2,324,062
 
 
 
 
Benjamin A. Shaw
4,602,341
62,289
2,324,062
 
Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Appointment of Tanner LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026. The shareholders ratified the appointment of Tanner LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The result of the vote taken at the Annual Meeting was as follows:
 
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstain
6,643,578
329,264
15,849
 
Proposal 3 – Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation. The shareholders adopted a resolution approving, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The result of the vote taken at the Annual Meeting was as follows:
 
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
3,500,455
1,119,354
44,820
2,324,063
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD.
 
 
 
 
 
Date:  June 15, 2026 
By:
/s/ Colleen McDonald
 
 
 
 Colleen McDonald
 
 
 
 Chief Financial Officer
 
 

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FAQ

What did Alpha Pro Tech (APT) shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing seven directors, ratifying Tanner LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis. Each proposal received majority support based on the reported vote totals and broker non-votes.

Were all Alpha Pro Tech (APT) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, all seven director nominees were elected. Votes for each nominee ranged from 4,200,457 to 4,602,341, with withhold authority votes between 62,289 and 464,173 and 2,324,062 broker non-votes reported for each director.

Did Alpha Pro Tech (APT) shareholders approve the company’s 2026 independent auditor?

Yes, shareholders ratified Tanner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 6,643,578 votes for, 329,264 votes against, and 15,849 abstentions recorded at the meeting.

How did Alpha Pro Tech (APT) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, with 3,500,455 votes for, 1,119,354 votes against, and 44,820 abstentions. There were also 2,324,063 broker non-votes reported for this advisory say-on-pay resolution.

When was Alpha Pro Tech’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. was held on June 10, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory resolution regarding executive compensation.

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