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Interface (TILE) posts 2026 annual shareholder voting tallies

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Interface, Inc. reported the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 19, 2026. Shareholders voted on the election of ten directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Each director nominee received over 49 million votes "for," with individual support ranging from 49,405,085 to 51,287,302 votes, alongside broker non-votes of 2,976,209 for each seat. The executive compensation proposal received 50,103,452 votes for, 1,165,076 against, 124,136 abstentions, and 2,976,209 broker non-votes. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP drew 53,336,481 votes for, 55,348 against, and 977,044 abstentions.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Executive compensation votes for 50,103,452 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Executive compensation votes against 1,165,076 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 53,336,481 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 55,348 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Votes for CEO-director Dwight Gibson 51,287,302 votes Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes per director item 2,976,209 votes Broker non-votes reported for each director election
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 19, 2026."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
executive compensation financial
"(ii) Approval of executive compensation"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
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.
broker non-votes financial
"as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, relating to each matter"
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"
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.
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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 19, 2026
                                   

INTERFACE INC
__________________
           
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Georgia 001-33994 58-1451243
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (Commission File
Number)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1280 West Peachtree Street NWAtlantaGeorgia30309
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (770) 437-6800

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 ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value Per ShareTILENasdaq Global Select Market

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

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

(a) The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 19, 2026.

(b) The matters considered at the annual meeting, and votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, relating to each matter were:

(i) Election of Directors (elected by plurality vote):
    
ForWithheldNon-Votes
John P. Burke50,451,550 941,114 2,976,209 
Dwight Gibson51,287,302 105,362 2,976,209 
Daniel T. Hendrix50,444,951 947,713 2,976,209 
Laurel M. Hurd50,714,886 677,778 2,976,209 
Christopher G. Kennedy49,405,085 1,987,579 2,976,209 
Joseph Keough51,139,029 253,635 2,976,209 
Catherine M. Kilbane51,166,647 225,771 2,976,209 
K. David Kohler50,067,545 1,325,119 2,976,209 
Catherine Marcus50,988,456 404,208 2,976,209 
Robert T. O'Brien51,118,356 274,308 2,976,209 

(ii)    Approval of executive compensation:

For:50,103,452 
 Against:1,165,076 
 Abstain:124,136 
 Non-Votes:2,976,209 
    



(iii)    Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026:
For:53,336,481 
Against:55,348 
Abstain:977,044 
Non-Votes:0 




Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)


















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.

 
 INTERFACE, INC.
  
  
By:     
  /s/ David B. Foshee               
 David B. Foshee
 Vice President
Date: May 19, 2026 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Interface (TILE) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Interface shareholders voted on electing ten directors, an advisory resolution on executive compensation, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Detailed vote tallies were reported for each director and proposal.

How did Interface (TILE) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders cast 50,103,452 votes for the executive compensation proposal, 1,165,076 votes against, and 124,136 abstentions, with 2,976,209 broker non-votes. These figures summarize investor support levels disclosed for management’s pay practices.

What were the auditor ratification results for Interface (TILE) in 2026?

For ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as Interface’s 2026 independent registered public accounting firm, shareholders cast 53,336,481 votes for, 55,348 against, and 977,044 abstentions. No broker non-votes were reported for this auditor ratification item.

How strong was support for Interface (TILE) director nominees at the 2026 meeting?

Each of the ten director nominees received more than 49 million votes for, with totals ranging from 49,405,085 to 51,287,302. Each director vote line also showed 2,976,209 broker non-votes in the reported tallies.

When and where was Interface (TILE)’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting held?

The annual meeting of Interface shareholders was held on May 19, 2026. The company’s principal executive offices are at 1280 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, which is the corporate address reported in the same disclosure.

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