Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
FRD · Annual meeting · Thursday, September 18, 2025
Friedman Industries Inc
7 nominees · 6 ballot items.
The following matters are being voted on at Friedman Industries, Incorporated's annual meeting: Proposal 1 – Election of seven directors to the Board; Proposal 2 – Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation; Proposal 3 – Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation; Proposal 4 – Ratification of the selection of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026; Proposal 5 – Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation to enable shareholders to amend the bylaws; Proposal 6 – Approval of the Friedman Industries, Incorporated 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Market cap
$252M
1Y TSR
+116.2%
Board grade
A
Record date
Jul 28, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 18, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot6
- 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect the seven director nominees named in the accompanying proxy statement to serve on Friedman Industries, Incorporated’s board of directors.
- 2
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ManagementBoard: FORShareholders will vote on a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of Friedman Industries, Incorporated’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the 2025 proxy statement.
- 3
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ManagementBoard: FORShareholders will vote on the frequency of the advisory Say-on-Pay vote (every 1, 2 or 3 years).
- 4
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ManagementBoard: FORThe Audit Committee has approved the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026; shareholders are asked to ratify this selection.
- 5
AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW SHAREHOLDERS TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S BYLAWS
ManagementBoard: FORThe Board recommends amending the Articles of Incorporation to empower shareholders to amend the bylaws; the amendment requires a two-thirds vote of outstanding shares.
- 6
APPROVAL OF THE 2025 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
ManagementBoard: FORThe Board has adopted the Friedman Industries, Incorporated 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan and seeks shareholder approval for its implementation.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot7
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
26.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 7.4% | 526,121 | $9M |
| 2 | De Lisle Partners LLP | 5.9% | 419,816 | $7M |
| 3 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4.7% | 331,282 | $6M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.1% | 288,482 | $5M |
| 5 | GENDELL JEFFREY L | 3.8% | 267,952 | $5M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 217,130 | $4M |
| 7 | Mink Brook Asset Management LLC | 2.3% | 162,900 | $3M |
| 8 | Truffle Hound Capital, LLC | 2.1% | 150,000 | $3M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 135,583 | $2M |
| 10 | BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 119,855 | $2M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Friedman Industries Inc (FRD) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, July 28, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Friedman Industries Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 6 proposals at the Friedman Industries Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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