Applied Industrial Technologies Inc

1. 1

   Election of Three (3) Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect Robert J. Pagano, Jr., Neil A. Schrimsher, and Pamela J. Tomczik to three-year director terms expiring in 2029.

2. 2

   Advisory (Nonbinding) Vote to Approve Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Applied’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the compensation discussion and analysis, tables, and related narrative disclosure.

   More detail

   Proposal 2 asks shareholders to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Applied Industrial Technologies’ named executive officers as disclosed under Item 402 of Regulation S-K. The resolution covers the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables, and related narrative disclosure rather than any single compensation element. Management seeks approval as an annual shareholder assessment of the company’s executive compensation objectives, policies, and practices. The program combines base salary, annual cash incentives, and equity-based long-term incentives consisting of performance shares, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units. Applied emphasizes that a majority of targeted NEO compensation is incentive-based and that long-term incentives are tied to operating performance, stock-price appreciation, and retention. The company targets compensation generally around peer-company market medians while allowing realized pay to vary with financial performance and stock-price results. The proxy highlights fiscal 2026 performance, including record sales, net income above the incentive goal, and long-term performance-share outcomes that varied by award tranche. Management also points to governance safeguards such as independent compensation oversight, an independent consultant, stock ownership and retention guidelines, anti-hedging and anti-pledging rules, clawbacks, limits on awards, and annual compensation-risk reviews. Shareholders approved the prior year’s say-on-pay proposal with 98% of shares cast in favor, and the Committee states that it considered that support in maintaining the program. The Board recommends a FOR vote because it believes the program aligns executive interests with long-term shareholder value and appropriately rewards performance while supporting recruitment and retention.

3. 3

   Vote to Ratify the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Applied’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

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When is the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc (AIT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

What is the record date for the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, August 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Applied Industrial Technologies Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.