HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened
Horace Mann Educators Corporation filed an 8-K on May 21, 2026 reporting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 20, 2026 (record date March 24, 2026). There were 40,381,172 shares outstanding and entitled to vote. All nine director nominees were elected: Thomas A. Bradley; Victor P. Fetter; Perry G. Hines; Mark E. Konen; Beverley J. McClure; H. Wade Reece; Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD; Elaine A. Sarsynski; and Marita Zuraitis. The filing also reports the advisory “say-on-pay” vote to approve named executive officers’ compensation and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent auditors for 2026.

Key Details

• Record date and shares: 40,381,172 shares issued and outstanding as of March 24, 2026.
• Director election highlights: all nine nominees elected; notable opposition totals included Beverley J. McClure (For 36,862,539; Against 1,107,516), H. Wade Reece (For 37,639,262; Against 345,326), and Mark E. Konen (For 37,880,315; Against 104,473).
• Advisory say-on-pay: For 37,587,826; Against 391,193; Abstentions 10,988; Broker non-votes 1,017,149.
• Auditor ratification: KPMG LLP ratified — For 37,897,695; Against 1,103,773; Abstentions 5,688 (broker non-votes not applicable).

Why It Matters
These results confirm board continuity and the re-election of management-backed directors, which affects corporate governance and strategic oversight. The advisory approval of executive compensation received substantial shareholder support (majority For), though the advisory nature means the board can consider but is not required to change pay practices. Ratification of KPMG maintains continuity of the company’s independent auditor for 2026. Investors may note the sizable broker non-votes (1,017,149) on non-routine items, which can affect the reported vote totals for director and compensation matters.