Hurco (HURC) investors approve directors, executive pay and auditor at 2026 meeting

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Hurco Companies, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 12, 2026. Shareholders voted on the election of eight directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of the company’s independent public accounting firm.

All eight director nominees, including Michael Doar and Gregory S. Volovic, received more votes "For" than "Withheld," with individual support ranging from 3,403,565 to 3,728,776 votes and 995,520 broker non-votes for each nominee. The advisory vote to approve executive compensation received 3,596,966 votes "For," 141,517 "Against," 123,835 abstentions, and 995,520 broker non-votes. Shareholders also strongly supported the ratification of the public accounting firm, with 4,801,753 votes "For," 41,781 "Against," and 14,305 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.

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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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03/16/2026 - 04:37 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): March 12, 2026

Hurco Companies, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Indiana

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)


0-9143	35-1150732
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, Indiana

46268

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(317) 293-5309

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former 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

Common Stock, no par value

HURC

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on March 12, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). The shareholders:

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elected all eight of the Company’s nominees for director to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders;

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approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation for the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting; and

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ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

Shares were voted on these proposals as follows:


	For	Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Election of Directors:
Michael Doar	3,711,646	150,673		995,520
Cynthia Dubin	3,728,272	134,047		995,520
Timothy J. Gardner	3,690,177	172,142		995,520
Lawrence G. Keyler	3,728,250	134,069		995,520
Richard Porter	3,403,565	458,754		995,520
Benjamin Rashleger	3,728,776	133,543		995,520
Janaki Sivanesan	3,721,628	140,691		995,520
Gregory S. Volovic	3,723,604	138,715		995,520

	For	Against	Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation:	3,596,966	141,517	123,835		995,520

	For	Against	Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
Ratification of appointment of public accounting firm:	4,801,753	41,781	14,305		0

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.


	Dated: March 16, 2026

	HURCO COMPANIES, INC.


	By:	/s/ Sonja K. McClelland_______________
		Sonja K. McClelland, Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hurco (HURC) shareholders vote on at the March 12, 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three key items: election of eight directors, an advisory vote to approve executive compensation, and ratification of the company’s public accounting firm. Each proposal received detailed vote counts, including for, against, withheld, abstentions, and broker non-votes.

Were all Hurco (HURC) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

All eight director nominees received more votes "For" than "Withheld." Support ranged from 3,403,565 to 3,728,776 votes in favor for each candidate, with 995,520 broker non-votes recorded per nominee. This indicates shareholders approved the full slate of proposed directors.

How did Hurco (HURC) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

In the advisory vote on executive compensation, shareholders cast 3,596,966 votes "For," 141,517 "Against," and 123,835 abstentions, along with 995,520 broker non-votes. This advisory result shows shareholder approval of the company’s executive pay program for the period covered.

Did Hurco (HURC) shareholders ratify the public accounting firm at the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders ratified the appointment of the public accounting firm with 4,801,753 votes "For," 41,781 "Against," and 14,305 abstentions, and zero broker non-votes. This strong approval confirms shareholder support for the company’s chosen independent auditors for the applicable fiscal period.

When and where was Hurco’s 2026 annual shareholders meeting held?

The annual shareholders meeting was held on March 12, 2026. Hurco Companies, Inc. lists its principal executive offices at One Technology Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, and reported the voting outcomes from this annual meeting in its current report.

Which class of securities of Hurco (HURC) is listed on Nasdaq?

Hurco’s common stock, with no par value, is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the trading symbol HURC. This is the class of securities referenced as registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act in the disclosure.

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