Independent
Tenure on this board
18.6 yrs
Also a director at
Kennametal Inc (KMT)
Meeting calendar
MSA · Annual meeting · Friday, May 8, 2026
Msa Safety Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three directors (Class of 2029); Selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (Say-on-Pay).
Market cap
$6.5B
1Y TSR
-3.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Feb 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 8, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors for 2029
ManagementBoard: FORElection of three director nominees (William M. Lambert, Diane M. Pearse, Nishan J. Vartanian) to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029.
- 2
Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement (Say-on-Pay).
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.6 yrs
Also a director at
Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.0% | 1,944,564 | $319M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 1,842,263 | $302M |
| 3 | Ruane, Cunniff Goldfarb L.P. | 4.6% | 1,776,282 | $291M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 1,703,783 | $279M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.0% | 1,538,690 | $252M |
| 6 | APG Asset Management N.V. | 3.9% | 1,497,591 | $213M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.8% | 1,064,507 | $175M |
| 8 | COOKE BIELER LP | 2.2% | 845,488 | $139M |
| 9 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.8% | 709,163 | $116M |
| 10 | M Plc | 1.8% | 698,002 | $114M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Msa Safety Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Msa Safety Inc (MSA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Msa Safety Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Msa Safety Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, February 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Msa Safety Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Msa Safety Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Msa Safety Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Msa Safety Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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