Crawford & Company (CRD) details 2026 shareholder voting outcomes

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Crawford & Company reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026. A total of 18,982,758 shares of Class B common stock were entitled to vote, and 18,358,014 shares were represented in person or by proxy, reflecting 96.71% participation.

Shareholders voted on the election of director nominees and two additional matters. Each director nominee received substantially more votes "for" than "withheld," with broker non-votes reported for each director item. One proposal received 15,953,544 votes for and 2,063,751 against, while another received 18,343,591 votes for and 14,431 against, with minimal abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

Key Figures

Shares entitled to vote: 18,982,758 shares Shares represented: 18,358,014 shares Participation rate: 96.71% +3 more

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Shares entitled to vote 18,982,758 shares Class B common stock entitled to vote at 2026 Annual Meeting

Shares represented 18,358,014 shares Shares present by proxy or ballot at 2026 Annual Meeting

Participation rate 96.71% Percentage of entitled shares represented at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal vote 15,953,544 for / 2,063,751 against One 2026 proposal with 32,040 abstain and 308,709 broker non-votes

Proposal vote 18,343,591 for / 14,431 against Another 2026 proposal with 22 abstentions

Director example 18,046,081 for / 3,254 withheld Votes for director nominee Inga K. Beale with 308,709 broker non-votes

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, Class B common stock, emerging growth company

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"Crawford & Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Thursday, May 14, 2026."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

broker non-votes financial

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.

Class B common stock financial

"The total number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was 18,982,758"

A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.

emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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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05/19/2026 - 03:02 PM

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 19, 2026 (May 14, 2026)

CRAWFORD & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia		1-10356		58-0506554
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS employer Identification No.)

5335 Triangle Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia		30092
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 300-1000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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
Class A Common Stock — $1.00 Par Value	CRD-A	New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Class B Common Stock — $1.00 Par Value	CRD-B	New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

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.

Crawford & Company (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The total number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was 18,982,758, and each share was entitled to one vote for each director nominee, and one vote on each of the other matters acted upon at the Annual Meeting. The number of shares represented at the Annual Meeting by valid proxies or ballots was 18,358,014, shares, which was 96.71% of the shares of stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. The final voting results for the matters submitted to a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

Election of Directors. All of the nominees for director listed below were elected to serve as directors until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. The results of the election were as follows:

Nominee	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Inga K. Beale	18,046,081	3.254	308,709
Cameron M. Bready	18,046,633	2,702	308,709
Jesse C. Crawford, Jr.	16,545,523	1,503,812	308,709
Fred R. Donner.	18,038,831	10,504	308,709
Lisa G. Hannusch	16,927,775	1,121,560	308,709
Joel T. Murphy	16,926,857	1,122,478	308,709
Rahul Patel	15,855,227	2,194,108	308,709
Amy T. Shore	18,046,630	2,705	308,709
W. Bruce Swain	18,047,259	2,706	308,709

Proposal to approve an amendment to the Crawford & Company 2016 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (“Plan”) to fix the Plan termination date as May 13, 2032. The shareholders approved the proposed amendment to the Plan and the termination date is fixed as May 13, 2032. The results of the vote were as follows:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
15,953,544		2,063,751		32,040		308,709

Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accountants. The shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the 2026 fiscal year. The vote on the ratification was as follows:

For		Against		Abstain
18,343,591		14,431		22

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.

	CRAWFORD & COMPANY

	By:	/s/ Tami E. Stevenson
		Name: Tami E. Stevenson
		Title: Executive Vice President- General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: May 19, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Crawford & Company (CRD) disclose about its 2026 Annual Meeting?

Crawford & Company disclosed the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Votes covered the election of directors and two additional proposals, with detailed counts of shares voted for, against, withheld, abstaining, and broker non-votes.

How many Crawford & Company Class B shares were eligible to vote in 2026?

A total of 18,982,758 shares of Crawford & Company’s Class B common stock were entitled to vote. Each share carried one vote for each director nominee and one vote on each other matter presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

What was the shareholder participation level at Crawford & Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholder participation reached 18,358,014 Class B shares represented by valid proxies or ballots. This represented 96.71% of the shares entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting, indicating a very high level of voting engagement among eligible holders.

How did Crawford & Company shareholders vote on one key 2026 proposal?

One proposal received 15,953,544 votes for, 2,063,751 votes against, and 32,040 abstentions, with 308,709 broker non-votes. This shows substantially more votes in favor than against among shares that cast a vote on this proposal at the 2026 meeting.

What were the voting results on another Crawford & Company 2026 proposal?

Another proposal received 18,343,591 votes for, 14,431 votes against, and 22 abstentions. No broker non-votes were shown for this item, and support substantially exceeded opposition among the shares that voted on this particular proposal.

How were Crawford & Company director nominees supported in the 2026 vote?

Each named director nominee, including Inga K. Beale and others, received significantly more votes "for" than "withheld," alongside reported broker non-votes. The detailed table lists the exact for and withheld vote totals for each nominee standing for election in 2026.

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