PARK OHIO HOLDINGS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026 and reported the voting results in an 8-K. Shareholders elected three directors (terms through the 2029 Annual Meeting), approved the advisory vote on executive compensation ("say-on-pay"), and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for 2026.

Key Details

• Director elections:
  • Patrick V. Auletta: For 12,380,526; Withheld 298,836; Broker non-vote 542,066.
  • Howard W. Hanna IV: For 12,464,393; Withheld 214,969; Broker non-vote 542,066.
  • Dan T. Moore III: For 11,343,510; Withheld 1,335,852; Broker non-vote 542,066.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay): For 12,322,715; Against 306,594; Abstain 50,053; Broker non-vote 542,066.
• Ratification of independent auditor: Ernst & Young LLP ratified with For 13,157,427; Against 61,868; Abstain 2,133.
• Filing/signee: Form 8-K filed in connection with the meeting; signed May 14, 2026 by Robert D. Vilsack (Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary).

Why It Matters

• The board slate was confirmed, so Park-Ohio’s governance and strategic leadership remain in place through 2029 absent future changes.
• The affirmative say-on-pay vote (advisory) signals shareholder support for the company’s executive compensation approach, though it is non-binding.
• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP ensures continuity of the company’s external audit relationship for 2026, which matters for financial reporting and investor confidence.