Acadian Asset Management Inc. 8-K

What Happened Acadian Asset Management Inc. announced that at its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026, shareholders approved the company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. Going forward, all new equity awards will be granted under the 2026 Plan; the company will not grant additional awards under its prior Equity Incentive Plan or its Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan. The full 2026 Plan is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.

Key Details

• Stockholder vote date: June 11, 2026 (virtual annual meeting).
• Shares available under the 2026 Plan: 4,562,064 shares of common stock (par value $0.001).
• Prior plans: No further awards will be granted under the existing Acadian Asset Management Inc. Equity Incentive Plan or the Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan.
• Filing: The 2026 Plan text is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K.

Why It Matters Approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan determines the pool and rules for future stock-based compensation at Acadian, which affects how the company can reward employees and directors. For investors, this impacts potential future dilution from equity awards and signals the company’s approach to compensation going forward. The exact mechanics and terms are in the attached plan (Exhibit 10.1) for anyone needing more detail.