Graham Corporation Reports Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
Graham Corporation (GHM) filed an 8-K on August 27, 2026 reporting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held August 25, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors to three-year terms (expiring 2029), approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

Key Details

• Director elections (terms expiring 2029):
  • James J. Barber — Votes For: 8,130,840; Votes Withheld: 895,812; Broker Non-Votes: 1,029,837.
  • Mauro Gregorio — Votes For: 8,966,909; Votes Withheld: 59,743; Broker Non-Votes: 1,029,837.
  • Troy A. Stoner — Votes For: 8,972,397; Votes Withheld: 54,255; Broker Non-Votes: 1,029,837.
• Advisory “say-on-pay” (NEO compensation): Votes For: 8,848,831; Against: 36,156; Abstentions: 141,665; Broker Non-Votes: 1,029,837.
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP approved as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 — Votes For: 9,835,209; Against: 218,419; Abstentions: 2,861.

Why It Matters

• Board continuity: The three director nominees were elected, maintaining management/board plans through 2029. Vote tallies show varying levels of withheld votes but clear majorities for each nominee.
• Governance confirmation: Shareholders approved the advisory pay vote by a large margin, indicating support for disclosed executive compensation.
• Audit continuity: Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP confirms the company’s independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year, an item investors watch for financial oversight and reporting reliability.