Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
AGX · Annual meeting · Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Argan Inc
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); and ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal 2027.
Market cap
$4.8B
1Y TSR
+34.1%
Board grade
A
Record date
Apr 16, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 10, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect nine directors to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Approval of Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This management proposal requests an advisory 'say-on-pay' vote approving the Company's disclosed executive compensation for named executive officers. Management seeks stockholder endorsement as a matter of good governance and to inform the Compensation Committee's future decisions; although non-binding, a favorable vote supports the company's compensation philosophy and changes undertaken (e.g., shift toward performance-based equity awards, vesting periods, clawback policy). The Board recommends voting FOR, explaining that the program aligns pay with performance through metrics such as EBITDA, EPS-based performance awards, PRSUs tied to TSR relative to peers, and other measures; it highlights extensive stockholder engagement and recent program changes (longer option vesting, performance-based awards, dividend policy) to respond to investor feedback. The proposal's advisory nature means it will not directly alter compensation contracts but will influence future compensation design; key context includes strong FY2026 financial results, significant equity awards and cash bonuses to NEOs, and the Compensation Committee’s rationale emphasizing retention, alignment with shareholders, and risk mitigation policies.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accountants
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Also a director at
Forbright Inc (FRBT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
19.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
23.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 11.0% | 1,540,552 | $1.2B |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.5% | 778,042 | $621M |
| 3 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 5.4% | 754,403 | $602M |
| 4 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4.6% | 648,379 | $518M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 594,781 | $475M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.9% | 544,200 | $435M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 3.2% | 454,915 | $363M |
| 8 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3.2% | 447,983 | $358M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 432,915 | $346M |
| 10 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 2.9% | 401,417 | $321M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Argan Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Argan Inc (AGX) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Argan Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Argan Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, April 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Argan Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Argan Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Argan Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Argan Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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