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KRO · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Kronos Worldwide Inc

1 nominee · 2 ballot items.

Election of eight directors; nonbinding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay).

Market cap
$772M
1Y TSR
+6.5%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 17, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 13, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot2

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect eight director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Nonbinding Advisory Resolution on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Nonbinding advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This management proposal requests a nonbinding advisory approval of the company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement (the Say-on-Pay vote). Management seeks this affirmation to provide stockholder feedback and to comply with Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act. The board recommends a vote FOR, citing prior affirmative results and that Valhi and NLKW intend to vote FOR; the proposal is advisory and not binding on the board or management and abstentions count as negative while broker non-votes are not counted. The proposal’s context includes that named executive officers are employed by Contran and compensated via an intercorporate services agreement (ISA), the company did not grant equity awards to named executives, and executive compensation is determined largely through ISA charges and discretionary bonuses; the board believes these practices are reasonable and consistent with prior shareholder approval trends. A vote FOR signals stockholder support for current compensation policies; a vote AGAINST could prompt the board to review compensation practices or enhance disclosures, but would not directly alter compensation. Given Valhi and NLKW control ~81% of shares and intend to vote FOR, the likely outcome is approval; the board’s recommendation is supported by previous favorable SAY-ON-PAY results and the board’s conclusion that compensation policies align with long-term stockholder interests.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot1

Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP2.6%2,989,692$20M
2Boston Partners2.6%2,986,036$20M
3VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC0.8%970,205$6M
4Bank of New York Mellon Corp0.7%766,658$5M
5BlackRock, Inc.0.6%725,399$5M
6BlackRock, Inc.0.5%603,200$4M
7RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC0.5%579,432$4M
8STATE STREET CORP0.4%506,809$3M
9GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC0.4%484,102$3M
10AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC0.3%306,869$2M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
What is the record date for the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Kronos Worldwide Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 1 director nominee at the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Kronos Worldwide Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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