Shareholders back Reliance (NYSE: RS) directors as one proposal fails

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Reliance, Inc. reports the results of its recent shareholder vote. Stockholders elected all nominated directors, with votes for each ranging from about 34.1 million to 40.6 million, and broker non-votes of 5.1 million on each director item.

The filing also shows three additional proposals. Two received strong support, with 39.3 million and 45.6 million votes cast in favor, while one proposal was not approved, receiving 6.4 million votes for and 34.3 million against, along with detailed abstentions and broker non-votes.

8-K Event Classification

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.

Key Figures

Votes for Karla R. Lewis: 40,646,836 votes for Votes for David W. Seeger: 34,111,575 votes for Broker non-votes on director elections: 5,114,413 shares +2 more

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Votes for Karla R. Lewis 40,646,836 votes for Director election at shareholder meeting

Votes for David W. Seeger 34,111,575 votes for Director election at shareholder meeting

Broker non-votes on director elections 5,114,413 shares Per director election item

Proposal with strong support 45,646,752 votes for Non-director proposal with no broker non-votes

Proposal not approved 6,419,815 for; 34,315,008 against Non-director proposal with 144,512 abstentions

Key Terms

broker non-votes, Emerging growth company, Common stock, $0.001 par value, Section 13 or 15(d)

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broker non-votes regulatory

"There were 5,114,413 broker non-votes."

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.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company [TABLE]"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Common stock, $0.001 par value financial

"Common stock, $0.001 par value | | RS | | New York Stock Exchange"

Section 13 or 15(d) regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  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):

May 20, 2026

RELIANCE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-13122		95-1142616
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

735 N. 19th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85009

(Address of principal executive offices)

(480) 564-5700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value		RS		New York Stock Exchange

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:

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

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

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

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

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).

¨  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.   ¨

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

(a) The Reliance, Inc. (the “Company”) Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 20, 2026.

(b) Stockholders voted on the matters set forth below:

(1) Each of the nominees for election to the Company's Board of Directors was elected to hold office until the Company's next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, based upon the following votes:

Nominee for director		Votes For				Votes Against				Votes Abstained				Broker Non-Votes
Lisa L. Baldwin			39,106,189				1,744,012				29,134				5,114,413
Karen W. Colonias			39,941,196				911,875				26,264				5,114,413
Frank J. Dellaquila			40,479,352				380,988				18,995				5,114,413
James K. Kamsickas			40,607,237				249,619				22,479				5,114,413
Karla R. Lewis			40,646,836				209,155				23,344				5,114,413
Robert A. McEvoy			39,057,348				1,800,465				21,522				5,114,413
David W. Seeger			34,111,575				6,745,019				22,741				5,114,413
Douglas W. Stotlar			39,004,228				1,853,053				22,054				5,114,413
John G. Sznewajs			40,646,812				209,251				23,272				5,114,413

(2) The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved based upon the following votes:

The vote was 39,282,052 for; 1,528,970 against; and 68,313 abstentions. There were 5,114,413 broker non-votes.

(3) The proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year was approved based upon the following votes:

The vote was 45,646,752 for; 328,448 against; and 18,548 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes.

(4) The stockholder proposal requiring directors to depart the Board within nine months of failing to receive a majority vote was not approved based upon the following votes:

The vote was 6,419,815 for; 34,315,008 against; and 144,512 abstentions. There were 5,114,413 broker non-votes.

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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.

	RELIANCE, INC.
Dated:   May 21, 2026	By:	/s/ William A. Smith II
		William A. Smith II
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What did Reliance (RS) disclose in its latest Form 8-K?

Reliance disclosed detailed results of its recent shareholder vote. The report covers director elections and three additional proposals, showing exact vote counts, abstentions, and broker non-votes so investors can see how strongly each item was supported or opposed.

Were all Reliance (RS) director nominees elected in the latest vote?

Yes, all listed director nominees were elected by shareholders. Each nominee received between roughly 34.1 million and 40.6 million votes for, with relatively low votes against and a consistent 5.1 million broker non-votes recorded on each director election item.

How strong was support for the main proposals at Reliance (RS)?

Support varied across proposals reported. Two non-director items received strong backing, with 39.3 million and 45.6 million votes for, while another proposal was rejected, receiving only 6.4 million votes for against 34.3 million votes against, plus recorded abstentions.

What are broker non-votes in the Reliance (RS) shareholder results?

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals. In the Reliance results, director elections and two proposals each showed 5.1 million broker non-votes, indicating those shares did not influence the outcome of those specific items.

Did any proposal fail to pass at the Reliance (RS) meeting?

Yes, one reported proposal did not pass. It received 6,419,815 votes for and 34,315,008 votes against, with 144,512 abstentions and 5,114,413 broker non-votes, indicating shareholders opposed that particular item by a wide margin.

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