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DMC Global (NASDAQ: BOOM) investors approve incentive plan, pay and auditor

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DMC Global Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Stockholders approved an amended and restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which had previously been approved by the board subject to stockholder approval.

They also elected six directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, approved on a non-binding basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Shares outstanding 20,475,151 shares Common stock outstanding as of March 19, 2026 record date
Shares represented 17,781,589 shares Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay support 9,469,670 for vs. 1,525,877 against Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Incentive plan approval 10,587,905 for vs. 1,065,232 against Vote on amended and restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Auditor ratification votes for 17,008,812 for Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification opposition 751,613 against Votes against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor
non-binding advisory vote financial
"approved, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’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.
omnibus incentive plan financial
"approved the amendment and restatement of the DMC Global Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
broker non-votes financial
"For 9,469,670 | Against 1,525,877 | Abstain 682,369 | Broker Non-Votes 6,103,673"
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
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
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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): May 13, 2026
 
DMC Global Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware  001-14775 84-0608431
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
11800 Ridge Parkway, Suite 300, Broomfield, Colorado 80021
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
 
(303) 665-5700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
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 classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.05 Par ValueBOOMThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
Stock Purchase RightsThe 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 o

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. o






Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

DMC Global Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 13, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the DMC Global Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the “Plan”), as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). The Plan was previously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), subject to stockholder approval, based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board.

A summary of the material terms of the Plan is set forth in the Proxy Statement. The summary and foregoing description of the Plan are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Plan, which is filed hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

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

The Annual Meeting was held on May 13, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company (i) elected the six persons listed below under “Proposal 1” to serve as directors of the Company until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2027 Annual Meeting”); (ii) approved, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; (iii) approved the Plan; and (iv) ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

There were 20,475,151 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 19, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, holders of a total of 17,781,589 shares of common stock were present in person or represented by proxy. The final voting results are reported below.

Proposal 1: The stockholders elected each of the six nominees to the Board to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting based on the following vote:
NameForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
James O'Leary9,497,5912,180,3256,103,673
John R. Doubman9,781,6121,896,3046,103,673
Ruth I. Dreessen9,114,3672,563,5496,103,673
Michael A. Kelly9,033,6522,644,2646,103,673
Ouma Sananikone8,794,8332,883,0836,103,673
Sharon S. Spurlin9,789,7251,888,1916,103,673

Proposal 2: The non-binding advisory vote concerning the compensation of the Company's named executive officers (the “say-on-pay vote”) was approved based on the following vote:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
9,469,6701,525,877682,3696,103,673




Proposal 3: The stockholders approved the Plan based on the following vote:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
10,587,9051,065,23224,7796,103,673

Proposal 4: The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 based on the following vote:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
17,008,812751,61321,164N/A

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)        Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberDescription
10.1
DMC Global Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective May 13, 2026) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-295848) filed on May 13, 2026).
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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.
 




 
DMC Global Inc.
 
Dated:
May 14, 2026
By:/s/ Eric V. Walter
Name: Eric V. Walter
Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did DMC Global (BOOM) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved the amended and restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, backed executive compensation in a non-binding vote, elected six directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

How many DMC Global (BOOM) shares were eligible and represented at the 2026 meeting?

There were 20,475,151 shares of common stock outstanding as of the March 19, 2026 record date. At the annual meeting, holders of 17,781,589 shares were present in person or represented by proxy, providing a substantial quorum for all proposals.

Were DMC Global (BOOM) executive pay practices supported by shareholders in 2026?

Yes. The non-binding advisory say-on-pay vote received 9,469,670 votes for, 1,525,877 against, and 682,369 abstentions, with 6,103,673 broker non-votes. This result indicates stockholder approval of the company’s named executive officer compensation for the year.

Did DMC Global (BOOM) shareholders approve the amended 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan?

Yes. The incentive plan was approved with 10,587,905 votes for, 1,065,232 against, and 24,779 abstentions, plus 6,103,673 broker non-votes. The plan had been recommended by the board’s Compensation Committee and previously approved by the full board, subject to stockholder approval.

Which auditor did DMC Global (BOOM) shareholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?

Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 17,008,812 votes for, 751,613 against, and 21,164 abstentions, with no broker non-votes on this proposal.

Who was elected to the DMC Global (BOOM) board at the 2026 meeting?

Stockholders elected six directors—James O'Leary, John R. Doubman, Ruth I. Dreessen, Michael A. Kelly, Ouma Sananikone, and Sharon S. Spurlin. Each will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, with individual vote totals reported for “for,” “withheld,” and broker non-votes for every nominee.

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