Transcat (NASDAQ: TRNS) appoints new accounting officer, sets annual say-on-pay

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Transcat, Inc. reported that effective September 10, 2025, Kristina Johnston, age 48, was appointed as principal accounting officer, following the planned retirement of prior principal accounting officer Scott D. Deverell. She has served as the Company’s controller since June 2025 and previously was Chief Financial Officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. from March 2022 to December 2025 and held finance leadership roles at Constellation Brands, Inc. from 2018 to 2022.

Johnston’s annual base salary will be $250,000, with a target performance-based cash incentive of 30% of base salary and a target long-term equity incentive opportunity of 25% of base salary, plus participation in standard benefits. At the September 10, 2025 annual meeting, shareholders re-elected three directors with over 7.7 million votes each, approved executive compensation, and indicated a preference for holding advisory votes on executive pay every 1 year, which the Board adopted, with the next frequency vote to occur no later than the 2031 annual meeting.

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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)    September 10, 2025

Transcat, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	000-03905	16-0874418
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
35 Vantage Point Drive, Rochester, New York		14624
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code 585-352-7777

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.50 par value	TRNS	Nasdaq Global Market

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As previously reported, on April 1, 2025, Scott D. Deverell notified Transcat, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from his position as the Company’s corporate controller and principal accounting officer. Effective as of September 10, 2025, Kristina Johnston was appointed as the Company’s principal accounting officer. Ms. Johnston, age 48, has served as the Company’s controller since June 2025 during the transition of Mr. Deverell’s duties. Ms. Johnston served as Chief Financial Officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Inc., from March 2022 to December 2025 where she focused on public company reporting requirements, finance processes, budgeting and forecasting. Prior to that, Ms. Johnston served as Vice President, Finance Lead at Constellation Brands, Inc. from 2018 to 2022, and various accounting and finance leadership roles over the course of 17 years.

Ms. Johnston’s annual base salary will be $250,000 and her target performance-based cash incentive award will be 30% of her base salary. Payment of Ms. Johnston’s performance-based cash incentive award will be based on the successful achievement of pre-established corporate and individual performance goals. Ms. Johnston is also eligible for a target long-term equity incentive award opportunity of 25% of her base salary. Ms. Johnston is eligible to participate in and/or receive benefits under the Company’s standard benefit programs.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Johnston and any other person with respect to her appointment, and there are no family relationships between Ms. Johnston and any director or executive officer of the Company. Neither Ms. Johnston nor any of her immediate family members have been a party to any transaction with the Company, nor is any such transaction currently proposed, that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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

At the annual meeting of shareholders (“Annual Meeting”) of the Company held on September 10, 2025, the Company’s shareholders voted on the matters described below.

Proposal 1. The Company’s shareholders elected the following nominees as directors, each to serve for a one-year term expiring in 2026 or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

Director Nominee		Votes For		Authority Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Dawn G. DePerrior		7,861,847		61,041		542,212
Cynthia M. Langston		7,733,455		189,433		542,212
Robert L. Mecca		7,881,618		41,270		542,212

Proposal 2. The Company’s shareholders approved the proposal to fix the number of directors constituting the board of directors at nine.

Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
8,462,150		946		2,004		0

Proposal 3. The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
7,842,250		75,934		4,704		542,212

Proposal 4. The Company’s shareholders voted to approve, on an advisory basis, that future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers should be held every year.

1 Year		2 Years		3 Years		Votes Abstained		Broker Non-Votes
7,713,961		2,669		205,595		663		542,212

Proposal 5. The Company’s shareholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 28, 2026.

Votes For		Votes Against		Votes Abstained
8,397,261		67,498		341

As indicated above, at the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted, on an advisory basis, for “1 Year” as their preferred frequency for conducting future advisory votes on executive compensation. As a result of the voting preference of the Company’s shareholders on this proposal, the Board of Directors determined as of September 10, 2025 that the Company will conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of its named executive officers every year. The next required advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation will take place no later than the 2031 annual 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 hereunto duly authorized.

		TRANSCAT, INC.
Dated:  September 11, 2025	By:	/s/ Thomas L. Barbato
		Thomas L. Barbato
		Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Who was appointed principal accounting officer at Transcat (TRNS)?

Kristina Johnston was appointed Transcat’s principal accounting officer effective September 10, 2025. She had been serving as the Company’s controller since June 2025 during the transition from former principal accounting officer Scott D. Deverell.

What is Kristina Johnston’s professional background before joining Transcat (TRNS)?

Ms. Johnston served as Chief Financial Officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. from March 2022 to December 2025, focusing on public company reporting, finance processes, budgeting and forecasting. Before that, she was Vice President, Finance Lead at Constellation Brands, Inc. from 2018 to 2022 and held various accounting and finance leadership roles over 17 years.

How is the new principal accounting officer of Transcat (TRNS) compensated?

Ms. Johnston’s annual base salary is $250,000. She has a target performance-based cash incentive award equal to 30% of her base salary, payable based on pre-established corporate and individual performance goals, and a target long-term equity incentive opportunity equal to 25% of her base salary, along with eligibility for the Company’s standard benefit programs.

What did Transcat (TRNS) shareholders decide about advisory votes on executive compensation?

At the September 10, 2025 annual meeting, shareholders voted, on an advisory basis, in favor of holding advisory votes on executive compensation every 1 year, receiving 7,713,961 votes for 1 year. The Board determined that the Company will conduct advisory votes on named executive officer compensation annually, with the next required advisory vote on the frequency of such votes to take place no later than the 2031 annual meeting.

Were Transcat (TRNS) directors re-elected at the 2025 annual meeting?

Yes. Shareholders re-elected director nominees Dawn G. DePerrior (7,861,847 votes for, 61,041 withheld, 542,212 broker non-votes), Cynthia M. Langston (7,733,455 votes for, 189,433 withheld, 542,212 broker non-votes), and Robert L. Mecca (7,881,618 votes for, 41,270 withheld, 542,212 broker non-votes).

Did Transcat (TRNS) shareholders approve the company’s executive compensation at the 2025 meeting?

Yes. A proposal related to executive compensation received 8,462,150 votes for, with 946 votes against, 2,004 abstentions, and no broker non-votes, indicating shareholder support for the Company’s executive pay program on an advisory basis.