HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) filed an 8‑K on June 15, 2026 reporting results of its 2026 Annual Meeting. Shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Helios Technologies 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the pool of common shares available for awards by 1,000,000 shares. The Board and its Compensation Committee recommended the change. The amended plan text is filed as Exhibit 10.1.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date and filing: June 15, 2026 (8‑K filed same day).
• Shares outstanding/participation: 33,046,358 shares outstanding; 29,462,603 represented (quorum).
• Equity plan change: approved increase of 1,000,000 shares to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan; no other material changes. Vote on the plan amendment: For 26,814,607; Against 713,697; Abstain 241,734; Broker non‑votes 1,692,565.
• Director elections: Laura Dempsey Brown, Cariappa Chenanda and Alexander Schuetz elected for terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting; Ian Walsh elected for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. (Vote totals for each candidate are included in the filing.)
• Other votes: Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor passed (For 28,894,546; Against 303,496; Abstain 264,561). Advisory vote on executive compensation passed (For 27,181,272; Against 345,922; Abstain 242,844; Broker non‑votes 1,692,565).

Why It Matters
Increasing the equity plan gives Helios more shares to grant as stock options, restricted stock, or other long‑term incentives—tools the company uses to attract and retain executives and employees. For investors, this can affect future share dilution and executive compensation alignment; the filing shows shareholder approval and the Board’s support. The director elections and auditor ratification are routine governance items that were approved by shareholders and are now reflected in the company’s public filings.