Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE: EPAC) investors approve board slate, auditor and pay

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Enerpac Tool Group Corp. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 4, 2026, where investors voted on three key proposals. Shareholders elected eight directors, including J. Palmer Clarkson, Colleen M. Healy, and CEO Paul E. Sternlieb, to serve until the next annual meeting and until successors are elected and qualified.

Shareholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Enerpac’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. In addition, investors approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, signaling support for current leadership and pay practices.

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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.

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02/05/2026 - 04:52 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): February 4, 2026

ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.

(Exact name of Registrant, as specified in its charter)


Wisconsin	1-11288	39-0168610
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

648 N. PLANKINTON AVE., 4TH FLOOR

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53203

Mailing address: P.O. Box 3241, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (262) 293-1500

Former name or address, if changed since last report:

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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

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.20 per share

EPAC

New York Stock Exchange

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).

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

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of the Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on February 4, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted on three proposals and cast their votes as described below. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 22, 2025 and the Additional Definitive Proxy Soliciting Materials filed with the SEC on December 22, 2025.

Proposal 1

The Company’s shareholders elected the following directors to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified as set forth below:


Name	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
J. Palmer Clarkson	48,630,003	812,753	1,136,843
Danny L. Cunningham	48,895,104	547,652	1,136,843
E. James Ferland	47,494,171	1,948,585	1,136,843
Colleen M. Healy	48,939,602	503,154	1,136,843
Richard D. Holder	48,604,941	837,815	1,136,843
Lynn C. Minella	48,679,757	762,999	1,136,843
Sidney S. Simmons	48,894,640	548,116	1,136,843
Paul E. Sternlieb	49,336,608	106,148	1,136,843

Proposal 2

The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026 as set forth below:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions
50,504,932	58,601	16,066

Proposal 3

The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as set forth below:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
48,479,535	929,295	33,926	1,136,843

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: February 5, 2026
	ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.

	By:	/s/ Noah Popp
		Noah Popp
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three proposals: election of eight directors, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and advisory approval of compensation for Enerpac’s named executive officers at the February 4, 2026 Annual Meeting.

Which directors were elected at Enerpac Tool Group’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting?

Shareholders elected eight directors: J. Palmer Clarkson, Danny L. Cunningham, E. James Ferland, Colleen M. Healy, Richard D. Holder, Lynn C. Minella, Sidney S. Simmons, and Paul E. Sternlieb. Each will serve until the next annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified.

Who will serve as Enerpac Tool Group’s independent auditor for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Enerpac Tool Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. The ratification vote received strong shareholder support, with far more votes cast in favor than against or abstaining.

Did Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC) shareholders approve executive compensation at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. Shareholders approved, on an advisory “say-on-pay” basis, the compensation of Enerpac Tool Group’s named executive officers. Votes in favor significantly exceeded votes against and abstentions, indicating broad shareholder support for the company’s current executive pay programs and policies.

When was Enerpac Tool Group’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

Enerpac Tool Group held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 4, 2026. At this meeting, investors elected the full board slate, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis.