Independent
Tenure on this board
10.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
DCI · Annual meeting · Friday, November 21, 2025
Donaldson Co Inc
4 nominees · 3 ballot items.
The Donaldson Company, Inc. proxy statement presents three matters for stockholder votes: (1) the election of four directors to three-year terms, (2) a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers, and (3) ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2026.
Market cap
$10.3B
1Y TSR
+25.2%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Sep 22, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Nov 21, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of four directors: Douglas A. Milroy, Richard M. Olson, Daniel P. Shine, and Jacinth C. Smiley, to three-year terms; the Board unanimously recommends FOR the election of each director nominee.
- 2
Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement; the Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the compensation described.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending July 31, 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2026; the Board unanimously recommends FOR the ratification.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
Toro Co (TTC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.6% | 6,518,149 | $553M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.4% | 6,305,118 | $535M |
| 3 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 5.1% | 5,915,633 | $502M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 5,183,334 | $440M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.1% | 4,768,908 | $405M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 3,586,330 | $304M |
| 7 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 2.8% | 3,226,984 | $274M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 2,891,618 | $245M |
| 9 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.1% | 2,389,856 | $203M |
| 10 | FULLER THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 1.8% | 2,111,613 | $179M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Donaldson Co Inc (DCI) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, November 21, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, September 22, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Donaldson Co Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Donaldson Co Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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