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Global Industrial Company filings document the reporting record of an industrial equipment and MRO supplies distributor. Recent Form 8-K reports furnish operating results and financial-condition updates, attach earnings releases as exhibits, and disclose common-stock dividend actions under Regulation FD or other event items.
The company’s definitive proxy materials cover board and governance matters, executive compensation, equity and option awards, and annual meeting disclosures. Other current reports include officer compensation arrangements, while exhibit and Inline XBRL records support formal disclosure of material events, capital-return actions and public-company reporting controls.
Global Industrial Company reported results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on June 1, 2026. Stockholders elected eight directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving strong majority support despite some withheld votes for certain family-affiliated directors.
Shareholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with 36,323,196 votes in favor and limited opposition. An advisory vote on named executive officer compensation passed by a wide margin, and investors approved the Amended and Restated 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating broad support for the company’s compensation and employee ownership programs.
LINDBLOOM CHAD reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co director Chad Lindbloom reported an equity grant of 3,677 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was made on June 1, 2026 under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan at no cash cost to him.
The number of units was based on $110,000 divided by the closing share price over the 20 trading days before the 2026 annual meeting, rounded up. These units vest on the date of the company’s second annual meeting after the grant, if he continues serving as a director, bringing his reported direct holdings to 16,847 shares.
Pearlman Paul S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co director Paul S. Pearlman received an equity compensation award rather than making an open-market trade. On June 1, 2026, he was granted 3,677 restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan, tied to continued board service.
The units vest on the date of the issuer’s second annual meeting following the grant, provided he remains a director through that vesting date. The number of units was calculated by dividing $110,000 by the closing share price averaged over the 20 trading days before the 2026 annual meeting, rounded up to the nearest whole share. After this grant, he directly holds 17,275 shares of common stock.
Michel Gary S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co director Michel Gary S reported receiving a compensation-related stock grant rather than buying shares in the market. On the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, he was awarded 3,677 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.
The RSUs were calculated by dividing $110,000 by the closing share price averaged over the 20 trading days before the meeting, rounded up to a whole share. These units vest on the date of the company’s second annual meeting following the grant if he continues to serve as a director. After this grant, he directly holds 7,007 shares of common stock.
ROSENTHAL ROBERT reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co director Robert Rosenthal reported a stock-based compensation award. He received 3,677 shares of Common Stock as a grant, bringing his direct holdings to 97,086 shares after the transaction. The award reflects his role on the board rather than an open-market purchase.
The footnotes explain this grant represents 3,677 restricted stock units tied to the company’s 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units vest on the date of the issuer’s second annual meeting after the grant, if he continues serving as a director through that date.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co filed an initial Form 3 for executive Buquid Jude, who serves as SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer. This filing establishes Jude as a reporting person for insider ownership purposes, and the data provided does not list any equity transactions or existing derivative positions.
Global Industrial Co. ownership update: FMR LLC (and Abigail P. Johnson as reported) filed Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13G/A stating beneficial ownership of 3,189,538.70 shares, representing 8.4% of Global Industrial common stock. The filing lists sole dispositive power of 3,189,538.70 shares and sole voting power of 3,188,289.
Global Industrial Company reported solid Q1 2026 growth, with net sales rising to $350.4 million from $321.0 million, driven by both price and volume and strong performance from large strategic accounts in the U.S. and Canada.
Operating income from continuing operations increased to $20.6 million from $18.2 million, and diluted EPS from continuing operations improved to $0.39 from $0.35. Total diluted EPS, including discontinued operations, was $0.42. Gross margin was stable at 34.8%, down slightly from 34.9%, as fuel surcharges and project mix offset pricing actions.
Cash stood at $61.7 million with working capital of $225.7 million, and the company had $119.9 million of excess availability under its $125.0 million secured revolver. A quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share was paid. Management highlights ongoing material weaknesses in IT general controls at the Indoff subsidiary but believes the consolidated financial statements are fairly stated while remediation continues. The company has begun filing refund claims for tariffs paid under IEEPA after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, though outcomes and timing are uncertain.
Global Industrial Company reported solid first quarter 2026 results and declared a cash dividend of $0.28 per share. Net sales rose 9.2% to $350.4 million from $321.0 million, while gross profit increased to $121.9 million with gross margin essentially steady at 34.8% versus 34.9%.
Operating income from continuing operations grew 13.2% to $20.6 million, lifting operating margin to 5.9% from 5.7%. Net income from continuing operations was $15.3 million, and total net income including discontinued operations reached $16.6 million, driving diluted EPS to $0.42 compared with $0.35 a year earlier.
At March 31, 2026, the company reported working capital of $225.7 million, cash and cash equivalents of $61.7 million, and approximately $119.9 million of excess availability under its credit facility. Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $4.7 million, and the company repurchased about 22,000 shares for $0.6 million.
Global Industrial Company is holding its 2026 annual stockholder meeting virtually on June 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern via live audio webcast. Holders of 38,261,099 common shares as of April 9, 2026 can vote online, by phone, or by mail.
Stockholders will elect eight directors, ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026, cast an advisory vote on executive pay, and vote on an amended and restated 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Board recommends “FOR” all four proposals and highlights that the company is a controlled company led by the Leeds family, with 50% of directors independent and all key Board committees fully independent.
The proxy emphasizes pay-for-performance, mandatory stock ownership guidelines, annual say‑on‑pay, and no poison pill or supermajority voting. Ernst & Young billed $2.9 million in 2025 audit and related fees, up from $2.2 million in 2024, all pre‑approved by the Audit Committee.