Shareholders at Minerals Technologies (NYSE: MTX) back board, OK dividend
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Minerals Technologies Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and a new quarterly dividend. Shareholders representing 30,117,001 shares, or 97.06% of eligible voting shares, were present in person or by proxy.
Director nominees Joseph C. Breunig and Kristina M. Johnson were elected, with 26,544,838 and 28,994,994 votes for, respectively. Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm and approved, on an advisory basis, 2025 executive compensation.
The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on June 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 2, 2026. The company notes 2025 global sales of $2.1 billion across operations in 34 countries.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.07, 8.01, 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 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares represented: 30,117,001 shares
Voting participation: 97.06%
Votes for Breunig: 26,544,838 votes
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Shares represented
30,117,001 shares
At 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Voting participation
97.06%
Percentage of eligible voting shares represented
Votes for Breunig
26,544,838 votes
Election of director Joseph C. Breunig
Votes for Johnson
28,994,994 votes
Election of director Kristina M. Johnson
Quarterly dividend
$0.12 per share
Regular cash dividend payable June 18, 2026
Auditor ratification votes for
29,199,648 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP for fiscal 2026
2025 global sales
$2.1 billion
Company-wide sales in 2025
Global footprint
4,000 employees, 34 countries
Scale of operations described in company overview
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes 28,298,580 | 1,102,031 | 76,983 | 639,407"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis regulatory
"The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
regular quarterly dividend financial
"declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's common stock."
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5.07
Submission of a Matter to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 20, 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A total of 30,117,001 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, or 97.06% of the eligible voting shares. The matters voted upon and the final results of the vote were as follows:
Proposal 1. The nominees for election to the Board of Directors named in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement were elected for three-year terms based upon the following votes:
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Joseph C. Breunig
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26,544,838 | 2,922,599 | 10,157 | 639,407 |
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Kristina M. Johnson
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28,994,994 | 471,600 | 11,000 | 639,407 |
Proposal 2. The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the 2026 fiscal year received the following votes:
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| 29,199,648 | 855,068 | 62,285 |
Proposal 3. The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers received the following votes:
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| 28,298,580 | 1,102,031 | 76,983 | 639,407 |
Item 8.01
Other Events
On May 19, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 18, 2026 to the stockholders of record on June 2, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 19, 2026
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
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SIGNATURES
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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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MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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(Registrant)
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Timothy J. Jordan
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Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
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Date: May 20, 2026
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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News Release
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Minerals Technologies Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI”), a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.12 (twelve cents) per share on the outstanding common stock of the company. The quarterly cash dividend announced today is payable on June 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2026.
About Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that sources, manufactures, sells, and distributes a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. We utilize our global mineral reserves, combined with our core technologies and applications, to deliver innovative products that are an essential part of everyday life. We serve customers in consumer and industrial markets worldwide, have 4,000 employees in 34 countries, and reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2025. For further information, visit www.mineralstech.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Lydia Kopylova
lydia.kopylova@mineralstech.com
Media Contact
Stephanie Heise
stephanie.heise@mineralstech.com
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FAQ
What dividend did Minerals Technologies (MTX) declare and when will it be paid?
The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the company’s common stock. It is payable on June 18, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2026, continuing the company’s cash return to investors.
Who is the independent auditor for Minerals Technologies (MTX) for fiscal 2026?
Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Minerals Technologies Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The ratification vote received 29,199,648 votes for, 855,068 votes against and 62,285 abstentions, confirming continued auditor engagement for financial reporting oversight.
What scale of business did Minerals Technologies (MTX) report for 2025?
Minerals Technologies reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2025. The company describes itself as a global, technology-driven specialty minerals business with 4,000 employees in 34 countries, supplying mineral-based products and services to consumer and industrial markets worldwide.