AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP 8-K

What Happened
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.07) reporting the results of its annual meeting held May 8, 2026. Shareholders elected two directors for terms expiring in 2029, approved the executive compensation in a non-binding "say-on-pay" vote, and ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The report was filed May 12, 2026 and signed by David G. Anderson, Vice President, CFO and Treasurer.

Key Details

• Director elections (term to 2029): J. Brett McBrayer — For 10,903,236; Withheld 91,315; Broker Non-Votes 5,990,547. Darrell L. McNair — For 9,614,803; Withheld 1,379,748; Broker Non-Votes 5,990,547.
• Say-on-pay (non-binding): For 10,273,057; Against 674,478; Abstain 47,016; Broker Non-Votes 5,990,547.
• Auditor ratification: BDO USA, P.C. ratified — For 16,875,050; Against 65,409; Abstain 44,639.

Why It Matters
These results show shareholders endorsed the board’s director nominees and gave majority support to executive compensation, while overwhelmingly ratifying the company’s auditor for 2026. The sizable number of broker non-votes indicates a portion of shares were not voted on certain matters (typically due to brokerage voting rules), which can affect vote totals on non-routine items. For investors, the outcomes signal continuity in Ampco-Pittsburgh’s governance and external audit arrangements.