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NC · Annual meeting · Friday, May 15, 2026

Nacco Industries Inc

11 nominees · 5 ballot items.

Elect eleven directors; approve the Amended and Restated Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan; advisory 'say-on-pay' approval of named executive officer compensation; advisory vote on frequency of future 'say-on-pay' votes (board recommends one year); and ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

Market cap
$362M
1Y TSR
+24.0%
Board grade
B+
Record date
Mar 17, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 15, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot5

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect eleven Directors, each for a one-year term, as nominated by the Board.

  2. 2

    Approval of the Company's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve the Amended and Restated Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Amended Long-Term Equity Plan) increasing the share pool and extending the plan term.

    More detail

    This proposal asks shareholders to approve an amended and restated executive long-term incentive compensation plan that (1) sets the aggregate number of Class A shares available for awards at 800,000, (2) extends the plan termination date to March 1, 2036, and (3) preserves the CHC Committee’s discretion to set performance objectives, allocate awards between cash and equity and adjust awards for corporate events. Management frames the request as necessary to retain and motivate key executives through performance-based awards denominated in a mix of cash and restricted shares, with lengthy holding periods and anti-dilution/adjustment provisions; the company highlights that equity awards better align executives with stockholder interests and may avoid materially increasing cash compensation expense. The plan caps individual annual payouts at the greater of $12 million or the fair market value of 500,000 shares and preserves pro‑rations and pro‑rata treatment for death, disability, retirement and change-in-control events. The CHC retains broad authority to certify performance outcomes and to exercise discretion to increase or decrease awards, which creates both governance flexibility and potential agency risk if discretion is exercised inconsistently with long-term stockholder value. Management discloses historical "burn rates" and that the requested share pool would, under recent usage, likely fund awards for roughly four years, and explains the formula mechanics for converting dollar-denominated awards into restricted shares using a lower-of historical or performance-period average price. Approving the plan would maintain NACCO’s capacity to use equity to recruit and retain senior talent while limiting the near-term cash burden; opposing it would force heavier reliance on cash compensation or narrower equity usage that could hinder competitiveness. Key risks for investors include potential dilution (management quantifies the simple dilution percentage), concentrated discretion over award sizing and timing, and limited specifiers around the exact performance metrics to be used in future cycles; the board’s recommendation and the plan’s transfer/holding restrictions partially mitigate typical incentive misalignment concerns.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve the Company's Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding 'say-on-pay' advisory vote to approve the Company's named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This non‑binding advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve the company's executive pay programs as disclosed in the proxy, effectively endorsing the CHC’s compensation design and outcomes for the named executive officers. Management argues that the program is strongly aligned with long‑term stockholder interests through a mix of cash and equity, substantial performance‑based components, lengthy holding periods for equity awards, and objective metrics tied to operating profit and ROTCE; it also highlights a history of strong shareholder support (≈97% approval in 2025). A vote FOR signals continued shareholder acceptance of the board’s pay‑for‑performance philosophy and preserves the board’s current approach; a vote AGAINST would be an advisory rebuke prompting the CHC to engage with investors and potentially modify program design or disclosure. Because the vote is non‑binding, the board retains ultimate discretion, but management commits to consider stockholder feedback. For a sophisticated evaluator, key considerations include the degree to which the disclosed metrics and discretion appropriately capture sustainable value creation, the ten‑year holding periods for restricted shares that increase alignment but also concentrate insider ownership, the CHC’s discretion to adjust payouts which can create agency risk, and the historical high approval rate which suggests limited near‑term governance tension. The decision should weigh the structural alignment mechanisms and disclosure transparency against remaining areas of discretionary authority and concentration of voting power within founding-family ownership when judging whether the pay program is likely to promote durable shareholder value.

  4. 4

    Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve the Company's Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding advisory vote to choose whether future 'say-on-pay' votes should occur every one, two, or three years; the Board recommends a vote for one year.

    More detail

    This non‑binding proposal asks shareholders to select a preferred frequency—one, two, or three years—for future advisory 'say‑on‑pay' votes. The board recommends an annual vote, arguing that it gives shareholders more immediate and direct feedback on executive compensation and allows the CHC to respond promptly to shareholder concerns; management notes that the result will be guidance the board will consider, even though the vote is advisory. An annual schedule increases engagement costs but provides frequent signaling and pressure for alignment; a multi‑year schedule reduces administrative burden and can stabilize long‑term incentive program design. For governance analysts, the main evaluation points are trade‑offs between responsiveness versus stability in compensation oversight, the company's stated use of say‑on‑pay results in prior years, and whether the board’s preference for annual votes reflects a commitment to investor engagement or potential sensitivity to short‑term shareholder sentiment. Given NACCO's history of high advisory support for pay and the board's explicit commitment to consider outcomes, the recommendation of 'one year' is consistent with a governance posture that prioritizes ongoing investor feedback.

  5. 5

    Ratification of the Appointment of Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot11

Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Hyster-yale Inc (HY)Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.6 yrs
Also a director at
Hyster-yale Inc (HY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
44.5 yrs
Also a director at
Hyster-yale Inc (HY)Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.9 yrs
Also a director at
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
54.5 yrs
Also a director at
Hyster-yale Inc (HY)Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Also a director at
Ceco Environmental Corp (CECO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Also a director at
Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
34.5 yrs
Also a director at
Hyster-yale Inc (HY)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP5.1%385,616$20M
2VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC2.3%169,962$9M
3RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC2.0%154,518$8M
4BlackRock, Inc.1.8%133,710$7M
5BlackRock, Inc.1.7%128,941$7M
6Mudita Advisors LLP1.2%92,520$5M
7STATE STREET CORP1.1%83,263$4M
8GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC1.1%82,725$4M
9BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC1.0%76,959$4M
10Curbstone Financial Management Corp0.8%57,542$3M
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Nacco Industries Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Nacco Industries Inc (NC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026.
What is the record date for the Nacco Industries Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Nacco Industries 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 Nacco Industries Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Nacco Industries Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Nacco Industries Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Nacco Industries Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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