GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co 8-K

What Happened Global Industrial Company filed an 8-K on June 3, 2026 reporting the results of its June 1, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders elected eight directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026, approved the company's Amended and Restated 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and cast a non‑binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation (say‑on‑pay).

Key Details

• Director elections (votes For / Withheld; broker non‑votes 1,269,589 for each director):
  • Richard B. Leeds: 29,030,911 For / 6,185,631 Withheld
  • Bruce Leeds: 29,046,618 For / 6,169,924 Withheld
  • Robert Leeds: 29,046,589 For / 6,169,953 Withheld
  • Anesa T. Chaibi: 29,214,757 For / 6,001,785 Withheld
  • Chad M. Lindbloom: 34,752,395 For / 464,147 Withheld
  • Gary S. Michel: 34,920,386 For / 296,156 Withheld
  • Paul S. Pearlman: 34,188,045 For / 1,028,497 Withheld
  • Robert D. Rosenthal: 34,397,437 For / 819,105 Withheld
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified as auditor for fiscal 2026 — 36,323,196 For / 141,794 Against / 21,141 Abstain.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (non‑binding): 34,706,219 For / 502,371 Against / 7,952 Abstain; broker non‑votes 1,269,589.
• ESPP approval: Amended and Restated 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan approved — 35,192,610 For / 21,112 Against / 2,820 Abstain; broker non‑votes 1,269,589.
• Report filed and signed by Thomas Axmacher, Vice President & Controller, on June 3, 2026.

Why It Matters These results confirm the company’s board slate and governance items for the coming year. Auditor ratification ensures continuity in financial statement audits for fiscal 2026. The affirmative (though non‑binding) say‑on‑pay vote indicates shareholder support for the company's executive compensation approach. Approval of the amended ESPP allows the company to continue or expand employee stock purchase offerings, which can affect future share dilution and employee ownership incentives.