ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened

• Albany International Corp (AIN) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of stockholders held May 15, 2026. Shareholders voted on three matters: the election of eight directors, ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor, and a non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation.
• All eight nominees were elected. Broker non‑votes totaled 880,924. Directors elected were John R. Scannell; Katharine L. Plourde; Kenneth W. Krueger; J. Michael McQuade; Christine M. Alvord; Russell E. Toney; Gunnar Kleveland; and Bonnie C. Lind.

Key Details

• Date of meeting: May 15, 2026; 8-K filed May 19, 2026 and signed by CFO Willard C. Station.
• Director vote examples: Bonnie C. Lind — 25,110,479 for, 264,332 withheld; John R. Scannell — 22,824,984 for, 2,549,827 withheld. Broker non‑votes: 880,924.
• Auditor ratification (KPMG LLP): For 25,067,522; Against 1,187,962; Abstain 2,513.
• Advisory “say‑on‑pay” vote: For 24,867,270; Against 324,433; Abstain 183,108; Broker non‑votes 880,924.

Why It Matters

• The election results confirm the company’s board composition and governance continuity. Significant vote totals and the presence of broker non‑votes indicate the level of shareholder participation.
• Ratification of KPMG as auditor formalizes the auditor relationship for shareholders. The strong non‑binding approval of executive compensation signals shareholder support for the company’s pay practices, though the vote is advisory and not binding.