AVALON HOLDINGS CORP 8-K

What Happened
Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX) filed an 8-K on May 6, 2026 reporting the results of its shareholder votes. Directors were elected by holders of Class B and Class A common stock, and shareholders held a non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation that was approved.

Key Details

• Class B Common Stock director elections (all elected): Ronald E. Klingle — 6,115,350 votes for; Michael J. Havalo — 6,115,350 votes for; Christine M. Bell — 6,115,350 votes for. (No votes withheld, no abstentions, no broker non‑votes reported.)
• Class A Common Stock director elections (elected): Kurtis D. Gramley — 210,320 votes for, 716,376 votes withheld, 2,348,818 broker non‑votes; Stephen L. Gordon — 193,767 votes for, 732,929 votes withheld, 2,348,818 broker non‑votes.
• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (non‑binding): 6,368,993 votes for; 654,966 votes against; 18,089 abstentions; 2,348,818 broker non‑votes. The advisory resolution was approved.

Why It Matters
These results confirm the company’s board composition as reported and show majority shareholder support in the non‑binding advisory vote on executive pay. Investors should note the vote tallies and the presence of significant broker non‑votes and withheld votes on the Class A ballots, which reflect how different share classes voted on governance matters and may be relevant when assessing shareholder sentiment and governance dynamics.