Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) declassifies board, adds 25% special meeting right
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Eagle Materials Inc. stockholders approved significant governance changes at the July 30, 2026 Annual Meeting. Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation declassify the Board of Directors and remove the prior restriction preventing stockholders from calling special meetings.
Bylaws were amended to implement a stockholder right to call special meetings with a 25% ownership threshold and related procedures. Stockholders elected Margot L. Carter, Michael R. Nicolais and Mary P. Ricciardello as directors until the 2029 annual meeting, approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation, and supported Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
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Filing Explained
The approved governance amendments became effective on
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.03, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
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.
Key Figures
Special meeting threshold: 25% ownership
Votes for special meeting right: 27,823,236 shares
Votes for declassifying board: 27,818,769 shares
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6 metrics
Special meeting threshold
25% ownership
Ownership threshold for stockholders to call special meetings under amended bylaws
Votes for special meeting right
27,823,236 shares
Shares voting for amendment creating a stockholder right to call special meetings
Votes for declassifying board
27,818,769 shares
Shares voting for amendment to declassify the Board of Directors
Votes for say-on-pay
27,315,351 shares
Shares voting for advisory resolution on executive compensation
Votes for Ernst & Young LLP
28,885,645 shares
Shares voting for approval of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors
Fiscal year end
March 31, 2027
Fiscal year for which Ernst & Young LLP is expected to serve as independent auditors
Key Terms
declassification of our Board of Directors, Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Broker Non-Votes, advisory resolution, +2 more
6 terms
declassification of our Board of Directors regulatory
"approved amendments ... to provide for (i) the declassification of our Board of Directors"
Restated Certificate of Incorporation regulatory
"approved amendments to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for"
A restated certificate of incorporation is an updated, single-document version of a company’s founding rules that folds together the original charter and all later changes into one clear set of terms — like replacing a patchwork manual with a clean, revised edition. Investors care because it clarifies ownership details, voting rights, share classes and other legal rules that affect control, dividends and how value is created or diluted, so it can change the risks and benefits of owning the stock.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Abstain | | | Broker Non-Votes 27,315,351 | | 611,480 | | 19,443 | | 1,496,146"
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.
advisory resolution regulatory
"approved an advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
independent auditors regulatory
"approved the expected appointment ... of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
special meetings of the stockholders regulatory
"removal of the provision formerly providing that stockholders may not call special meetings of the stockholders"
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FAQ
What key governance changes did Eagle Materials (EXP) stockholders approve?
Stockholders approved declassification of the Board and created a stockholder right to call special meetings with a 25% ownership threshold. Related amendments were made to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws.
How did Eagle Materials (EXP) vote on the special meeting right for stockholders?
Stockholders approved creating a special meeting right with 27,823,236 shares voting for, 107,060 against, 15,978 abstaining, and 1,496,146 broker non-votes. The change establishes a 25% ownership threshold to call special meetings.
Were Eagle Materials (EXP) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes. Margot L. Carter, Michael R. Nicolais and Mary P. Ricciardello were elected as directors. For example, Ricciardello received 27,374,211 votes for, 508,732 against, 63,331 abstentions, and 1,496,146 broker non-votes, to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.
What was the outcome of the Eagle Materials (EXP) say-on-pay vote?
Stockholders approved the advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation, with 27,315,351 shares voting for, 611,480 against, 19,443 abstaining, and 1,496,146 broker non-votes. This reflects support for the company’s executive compensation program.
Which auditors did Eagle Materials (EXP) stockholders support for fiscal 2027?
Stockholders approved the expected appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 28,885,645 votes for, 543,308 against, 13,467 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.
When did the governance amendments at Eagle Materials (EXP) become effective?
On July 30, 2026, the company filed a Certificate of Amendment in Delaware reflecting the approved changes. The Second Amended and Restated Bylaws were amended effective upon that filing to implement the stockholder special meeting right and related procedures.