Dividend increase and director votes at UFP Industries (NASDAQ: UFPI)

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UFP Industries, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 22, 2026 and reported voting results on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay.

Shareholders elected four directors, including Mary Tuuk Kuras and three others, with each receiving more votes for than against. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026, with 52,408,230 votes for versus 201,324 against.

On an advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 47,706,018 votes for and 1,772,787 against. Separately, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. This dividend rate is a 3% increase from the 2025 dividend rate.

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

Quarterly dividend: $0.36 per share Dividend increase: 3% Auditor ratification votes for: 52,408,230 votes +4 more

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Quarterly dividend $0.36 per share Declared April 22, 2026; payable June 15, 2026

Dividend increase 3% Increase from the 2025 dividend rate

Auditor ratification votes for 52,408,230 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP for FY ending December 26, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 201,324 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification

Say-on-pay votes for 47,706,018 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 1,772,787 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Director vote – Mary Tuuk Kuras 45,368,099 votes for Election to serve until 2028 Annual Meeting

Key Terms

Broker Non - Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory (non-binding) basis, named executive officers

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Broker Non - Votes financial

"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non - Votes"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm"

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 (non-binding) basis financial

"Approval, on Advisory (Non-Binding) Basis, of Executive Compensation"

named executive officers financial

"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/23/2026 - 02:13 PM

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): April 22, 2026

UFP INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	0-22684 (Commission File Number)	38-1465835 (IRS Employer Identification No.)


2801 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	49525 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 364-6161

None

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

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)).

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	UFPI	The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

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.

At the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 22, 2026, the matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders through the solicitation of proxies. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s proxy statement, filed with the SEC on March 9, 2026. The voting results are as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

The following individual was elected to serve as a director of the Company to hold office until the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws


Nominee	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
Mary Tuuk Kuras	45,368,099	4,172,095	29,644	3,116,987

The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws:


Nominee	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
Ronald K. Grubbs, Jr.	47,673,622	1,850,575	45,641	3,116,987
Benjamin J. McLean.	45,592,715	3,950,773	26,350	3,116,987
Michael G. Wooldridge	39,311,848	10,238,391	19,599	3,116,987

Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Auditors

The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026.


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
52,408,230	201,324	77,271	-

Proposal 3: Approval, on Advisory (Non-Binding) Basis, of Executive Compensation

The shareholders approved a proposed resolution approving, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC.


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
47,706,018	1,772,787	91,033	3,116,987

Item 8.01. Other Information.

On April 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of UFP Industries, Inc., a Michigan corporation (the “Company”), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of the Company’s common stock. This dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. The per share cash dividend amount represents a 3% increase from the 2025 dividend rate.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

Exhibits


104	Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

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.


Dated: April 23, 2026	UFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
	(Registrant)

	By:	/s/ Michael R. Cole
		Michael R. Cole
		Chief Financial Officer,
		Principal Financial Officer and
		Treasurer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did UFP Industries (UFPI) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on director elections, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors, and an advisory approval of executive compensation. All proposals received more votes in favor than against, confirming the current board slate, auditor selection, and the existing executive pay program.

Which directors were elected at UFP Industries’ April 22, 2026 meeting?

Mary Tuuk Kuras was elected to serve until the 2028 annual meeting. Ronald K. Grubbs, Jr., Benjamin J. McLean, and Michael G. Wooldridge were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, each receiving a majority of votes cast in favor of their election.

Was Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as UFP Industries’ independent auditor?

Yes. Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as UFP Industries’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026, with 52,408,230 votes for, 201,324 votes against, and 77,271 abstentions, indicating strong support for continuing the existing audit relationship.

How did UFP Industries shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the company’s executive compensation on an advisory, non-binding basis. The say-on-pay vote received 47,706,018 votes for, 1,772,787 votes against, and 91,033 abstentions, signaling broad shareholder backing for the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed.

What is UFP Industries’ new quarterly dividend and when is it paid?

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock. It will be paid on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. This per-share dividend represents a 3% increase over the company’s 2025 dividend rate.

How much did UFP Industries increase its dividend for 2026?

UFP Industries increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, which is a 3% increase from the 2025 dividend rate. This change modestly raises the ongoing cash return per share to investors starting with the June 15, 2026 payment to eligible shareholders.

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