Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
AREC · Annual meeting · Wednesday, April 15, 2026
American Resources Corp
5 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of five directors; Ratification/selection of GreenGrowth CPAs as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Market cap
$293M
1Y TSR
+17.2%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Feb 17, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 15, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect five nominees named in the proxy statement as directors to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Selection of GreenGrowth CPAs as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Board’s selection of GreenGrowth CPAs as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
More detail
The Board is submitting its selection of GreenGrowth CPAs as the independent registered public accounting firm for ratification by shareholders for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Although ratification is not required under the bylaws, management presents this for shareholder approval as good corporate practice to affirm the Audit Committee’s selection and to provide shareholders an opportunity to weigh in. The proposal asks shareholders to ratify the appointment of GreenGrowth CPAs; the Audit Committee considered compensation, the firm’s independence and services provided. The filing discloses historical audit and audit-related fees and that the Audit Committee has pre-approved services and determined non-audit services are compatible with independence. The Board recommends a vote FOR the proposal, stating that ratification supports board oversight of auditor selection but notes that the Board may change auditors during the year if deemed in the company’s best interests.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot5
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
D. Joshua Hawes
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 3.4% | 3,618,653 | $9M |
| 2 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 2.7% | 2,891,941 | $7M |
| 3 | HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC | 2.2% | 2,318,401 | $6M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.3% | 1,380,315 | $3M |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 0.9% | 938,845 | $2M |
| 6 | Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. | 0.8% | 850,000 | $2M |
| 7 | PEAK6 LLC | 0.8% | 848,206 | $2M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.7% | 707,245 | $2M |
| 9 | Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | 0.6% | 633,898 | $2M |
| 10 | UBS Group AG | 0.5% | 573,949 | $1M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the American Resources Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- American Resources Corp (AREC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- What is the record date for the American Resources Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the American Resources Corp 2026 meeting is Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for American Resources Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the American Resources Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the American Resources Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the American Resources Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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