Worthington Steel Holds 2026 Annual Meeting; Directors Re‑Elected

What Happened
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) filed an 8-K reporting its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on September 23, 2026. At the close of business on the record date (July 28, 2026) there were 50,946,619 common shares outstanding; 46,424,421 shares were represented at the meeting, constituting a quorum. Shareholders elected John B. Blystone, John H. McConnell II, Nancy G. Mistretta and Sidney A. Ribeau to three‑year terms (expiring in 2029), approved an advisory (non‑binding) vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.

Key Details

• Shares outstanding (record date): 50,946,619; shares represented/proxy: 46,424,421.
• Director votes (for / against / abstain / broker non‑votes):
  • John B. Blystone: 39,730,893 / 3,029,730 / 46,662 / 3,617,136
  • John H. McConnell II: 40,089,707 / 2,654,409 / 63,169 / 3,617,136
  • Nancy G. Mistretta: 40,137,963 / 2,628,796 / 40,526 / 3,617,136
  • Sidney A. Ribeau: 35,605,161 / 7,048,805 / 153,319 / 3,617,136
• Advisory vote on NEO compensation: 41,997,257 for / 712,805 against / 97,223 abstentions / 3,617,136 broker non‑votes (approved).
• Ratification of auditor (KPMG LLP) for fiscal year ending May 31, 2027: 46,239,921 for / 49,969 against / 134,531 abstentions (ratified).

Why It Matters
These results show continuity in Worthington Steel’s board and an affirmative shareholder response to executive compensation and the choice of auditor. The director elections (including one with a higher opposing vote total) and the advisory approval of NEO pay are relevant to governance and investor confidence. Ratification of KPMG as auditor confirms the firm that will audit the company’s upcoming fiscal results. There were no executive departures or material operational changes disclosed in this filing.