Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.3 yrs
Also a director at
Dogwood Therapeutics Inc (DWTX)
Meeting calendar
KRT · Annual meeting · Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Karat Packaging Inc
5 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect five directors; ratify BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditors for 2026; and hold an advisory "Say on Pay" vote on executive compensation.
Market cap
$760M
1Y TSR
+25.7%
Board grade
A-
Record date
Apr 21, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 16, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Director Election Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORA proposal to elect five directors (Alan Yu, Jian Guo, Paul Y. Chen, Eric Chen, and Eve Yen), each for a term expiring at the next Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
- 2
Auditor Ratification Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORA proposal to ratify the Audit Committee's selection of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Say on Pay Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORA non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This non-binding advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve the Company's executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy, including salary and equity awards to named executive officers. Management seeks this advisory approval pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC rules to provide shareholders an opportunity to express their view on pay practices; while advisory, the Compensation Committee will consider the vote outcome when setting future compensation. The proxy disclosure shows the Company has granted restricted stock units and maintains employment agreements with base salaries and potential bonuses, reflecting a mix of cash and equity incentives intended to align executives’ interests with long-term shareholder value. The Board recommends a "FOR" vote and frames the proposal as a routine governance matter intended to solicit shareholder feedback rather than to change compensation immediately. Relevant context includes the Company's remediation of prior internal control weaknesses and the use of RSUs that vest over multi-year periods, which management presents as retention and performance-alignment mechanisms. Because the vote is advisory, approval will not alter contractual arrangements but provides a signal to management and the Compensation Committee about investor acceptance of current practices. Potential investor concerns could include the magnitude and vesting terms of equity awards, related-party ownership concentration among insiders, and prior remediation of control weaknesses—factors the Board must weigh when assessing shareholder sentiment. The Board’s recommendation emphasizes responsiveness to the advisory result, committing to consider shareholder feedback in subsequent compensation decisions, which is management’s primary counterweight to shareholder influence under a non-binding framework.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot5
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.9% | 387,902 | $11M |
| 2 | Ranger Investment Management, L.P. | 1.6% | 325,104 | $9M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.5% | 299,736 | $8M |
| 4 | ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.3% | 267,308 | $7M |
| 5 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 1.3% | 261,899 | $7M |
| 6 | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | 1.2% | 230,815 | $6M |
| 7 | De Lisle Partners LLP | 1.1% | 229,143 | $6M |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1.0% | 208,757 | $6M |
| 9 | KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC | 1.0% | 191,845 | $5M |
| 10 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.0% | 189,670 | $5M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Karat Packaging Inc (KRT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Karat Packaging Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Karat Packaging Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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