Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) dividend and 2026 meeting vote results

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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting and announced a regular cash dividend. Stockholders representing 93.2% of the 115,053,116 shares eligible to vote participated. All eight director nominees were elected, each receiving support from at least 85.6% of the shares eligible to vote.

Stockholders also approved, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers with 86.3% of eligible shares in favor. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on June 18, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.07, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.05 per share Dividend record date: June 4, 2026 Dividend payment date: June 18, 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Quarterly dividend $0.05 per share Regular dividend on common stock

Dividend record date June 4, 2026 Record date for $0.05 dividend

Dividend payment date June 18, 2026 Payment date for $0.05 dividend

Shares eligible to vote 115,053,116 shares Eligible at 2026 annual meeting

Meeting participation 93.2% Percent of eligible shares present or by proxy

Director support level At least 85.6% Eligible shares voting for each director nominee

Say-on-pay support 86.3% Eligible shares approving executive compensation resolution

Key Terms

annual meeting of stockholders, Say-on-Pay, nonbinding advisory, quarterly dividend, +1 more

5 terms

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"The registrant held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on May 13, 2026."

Say-on-Pay financial

"Proposal 2: Say-on-Pay, Nonbinding Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation"

A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.

nonbinding advisory financial

"The registrant’s stockholders adopted a resolution, on a nonbinding advisory basis, approving the compensation"

quarterly dividend financial

"declared a regular quarterly dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock"

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

stockholders of record financial

"payable on June 18, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026."

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

May 13, 2026

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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	​ ​ ​	1-31763	​ ​ ​	76-0294959
(State or other jurisdiction of	​	(Commission	​	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	​	File Number)	​	Identification No.)

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5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) ​	75240-2620 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(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 (see General Instruction A.2.):

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☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	​ ​ ​	Trading Symbol(s)	​ ​ ​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	​	KRO	​	New York Stock Exchange	​

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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. ☐

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

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The registrant held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on May 13, 2026. At the 2026 annual meeting, the registrant’s stockholders voted on the two proposals described in detail in the registrant’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2026. Stockholders present at the 2026 annual meeting, either in person or by proxy, represented 93.2% of the 115,053,116 shares eligible to vote at the meeting.

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Proposal 1: Election of Directors

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The registrant’s stockholders elected Mr. Brian W. Christian, Ms. Loretta J. Feehan, Mr. John E. Harper, Mr. Kevin B. Kramer, Ms. Meredith W. Mendes, Mr. Cecil H. Moore, Jr., Mr. Michael S. Simmons and Dr. R. Gerald Turner as directors. Each director nominee received votes “For” his or her election from at least 85.6% of the shares eligible to vote at the annual meeting.

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Proposal 2: Say-on-Pay, Nonbinding Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation

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The registrant’s stockholders adopted a resolution, on a nonbinding advisory basis, approving the compensation of the registrant’s named executive officers as described in the registrant’s 2026 proxy statement. The resolution received the approval from 86.3% of the shares eligible to vote at the annual meeting.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

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The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 13, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The information the registrant furnishes in this report under this Item 7.01, and the exhibit in Item 9.01, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

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Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

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(d)Exhibits

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99.1 Press release dated May 13, 2026 issued by the registrant.

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104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

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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.

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​	KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.
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Date: May 13, 2026	By:	/s/ Bradley E. Troutman
​	​	Bradley E. Troutman,
​	​	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND

RESULTS OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING

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DALLAS, TEXAS – May 13, 2026 – Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:  KRO) announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock, payable on June 18, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.

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Kronos Worldwide also announced that at its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held today its stockholders had:

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● elected each of Brian W. Christian, Loretta J. Feehan, John E. Harper, Kevin B. Kramer, Meredith W. Mendes, Cecil H. Moore, Jr., Michael S. Simmons, and R. Gerald Turner as a director for a one-year term; and

● adopted a resolution that approved, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.

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Investor Relations Contact

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Bryan A. Hanley

Senior Vice President and Treasurer

Tel. 972-233-1700

FAQ

What dividend did Kronos Worldwide (KRO) declare in May 2026?

Kronos Worldwide declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on June 18, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for KRO’s June 2026 dividend?

The record date for Kronos Worldwide’s quarterly dividend is June 4, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 18, 2026. Stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4 will receive $0.05 per share in cash.

What were the 2026 annual meeting voting results for Kronos Worldwide (KRO)?

At the 2026 annual meeting, stockholders elected eight directors, each receiving at least 85.6% of shares eligible to vote. They also approved, on a nonbinding advisory basis, executive compensation, with 86.3% of eligible shares voting in favor of the say-on-pay resolution.

How many Kronos Worldwide shares were eligible to vote at the 2026 meeting?

There were 115,053,116 shares eligible to vote at Kronos Worldwide’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders present in person or by proxy represented 93.2% of those eligible shares, indicating a very high level of meeting participation.

Did Kronos Worldwide (KRO) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. Kronos Worldwide stockholders approved, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. The say-on-pay resolution received support from 86.3% of the shares eligible to vote at the 2026 annual meeting.

What type of business is Kronos Worldwide, Inc.?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is described as a major international producer of titanium dioxide products. Titanium dioxide is commonly used as a white pigment in products such as paints, coatings, plastics, and other industrial and consumer applications worldwide.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 7.0 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 27.1 KB