NACG shareholders back board, pay and bylaw changes

North American Construction Group Ltd. reported voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

North American Construction Group Ltd. reported voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026. Shareholders elected all nominated directors, reappointed KPMG LLP as independent auditors, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified an Advance Notice Bylaw.

Director support was generally strong, with most nominees receiving more than 98% of votes cast, and the lowest support at 87.25%. The Advance Notice Bylaw passed with 68.58% of votes in favor, while the company’s executive compensation approach received 93.97% approval.

Key Figures

Meeting date: May 20, 2026 Director election support (typical): Around 98% for most nominees Lowest director support: 87.25% +3 more

6 metrics

Meeting date May 20, 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

Director election support (typical) Around 98% for most nominees Director elections at 2026 meeting

Lowest director support 87.25% Election of Maryse C. Saint-Laurent as director

Advance Notice Bylaw approval 68.58% for / 31.42% against Ratification vote at 2026 meeting

Auditor appointment support 98.69% for / 1.31% withheld or against Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors

Say-on-pay approval 93.97% for / 6.03% against Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation

Key Terms

Advance Notice Bylaw, non-binding advisory vote, independent auditors, Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

4 terms

Advance Notice Bylaw financial

"Shareholders ... ratified an Advance Notice Bylaw."

A corporate rule that requires shareholders to notify the company a set number of days before a shareholder meeting if they want to nominate board members or propose specific agenda items. It matters to investors because it shapes who can run the company and when changes can be pushed — like having to tell an event organizer in advance if you want to add items to the program, it controls timing and fairness of shareholder-driven actions.

non-binding advisory vote financial

"approved a non-binding advisory vote regarding the Company’s approach to executive compensation"

A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.

independent auditors financial

"approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditors of the Company"

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.

Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders financial

"results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026."

A combined reference to the regular yearly gathering where shareholders vote on routine business (annual meeting) and any extra meetings called to decide urgent or specific matters (special meeting). Think of the annual meeting as the company’s yearly check-in and the special meeting as a quick boardroom session called when something important requires shareholder approval; both matter because they determine leadership, major policy, and actions that can change a stock’s value.

FAQ

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What did North American Construction Group (NOA) shareholders approve at the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders approved all key items, including electing all director nominees, reappointing KPMG LLP as auditors, ratifying an Advance Notice Bylaw, and supporting the company’s executive compensation approach through a non-binding advisory vote at the Annual and Special Meeting.

How strongly did NOA shareholders support director elections in 2026?

All director nominees were elected with high support. Most received more than 98% of votes cast, while the lowest support among nominees was 87.25%, indicating broad shareholder backing for the company’s board composition at the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting.

What were the 2026 say-on-pay results for North American Construction Group (NOA)?

Shareholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation with 93.97% of votes in favor and 6.03% against, signaling strong shareholder support for the company’s disclosed approach to compensating its executives at the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting.

Did NOA shareholders ratify the Advance Notice Bylaw in 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified the Advance Notice Bylaw with 68.58% of votes cast in favor and 31.42% against. This bylaw establishes advance notice requirements for director nominations brought before future shareholder meetings of North American Construction Group Ltd.

Who was appointed as NOA’s independent auditor following the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the ensuing year, with 98.69% of votes in favor and 1.31% withheld or against. Directors were also authorized to fix the auditors’ remuneration for North American Construction Group Ltd.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-33161

North American Construction Group Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

North American Energy Partners Inc.
(Former Name)

27287- 100 Avenue
Acheson, Alberta T7X 6H8
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

Documents Included as Part of this Report

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Voting Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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, thereunto duly authorized.

		North American Construction Group Ltd.
Date: May 21, 2026		By:	/s/ Joe Lambert
		Name:	Joe Lambert
		Title:	President and CEO

EXHIBIT 99.1

North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Voting Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

ACHESON, Alberta, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA/NYSE:NOA) today announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026.  Shareholders elected directors, approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditors of the Company, approved a non-binding advisory vote regarding the Company’s approach to executive compensation and ratified an Advance Notice Bylaw.  The following are the results of the votes held at the meeting:

	Outcome	Votes For	Withheld or against
Election of Martin R. Ferron as director	Passed	96.27%	3.73%
Election of Barry W. Palmer as director	Passed	98.98%	1.02%
Election of Bryan D. Pinney as director	Passed	98.27%	1.73%
Election of John J. Pollesel as director	Passed	98.33%	1.67%
Election of Maryse C. Saint-Laurent as director	Passed	87.25%	12.75%
Election of Thomas P. Stan as director	Passed	98.32%	1.68%
Election of Kristina E. Williams as director	Passed	98.33%	1.67%
Ratification of Advance Notice Bylaw	Passed	68.58%	31.42%
Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and the authorization of the directors to fix their remuneration	Passed	98.69%	1.31%
Approval of the non-binding advisory resolution to accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the management information circular delivered in advance of the meeting	Passed	93.97%	6.03%

About the Company

North American Construction Group Ltd. is a premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. For over 70 years, NACG has provided services to the mining, resource and infrastructure construction markets.  

For further information contact:
Jason Veenstra, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
North American Construction Group Ltd.
(780) 948-2009
jveenstra@nacg.ca
www.nacg.ca

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