Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Also a director at
Timken Co (TKR)Smith A O Corp (AOS)Rpm International Inc (RPM)
Meeting calendar
NDSN · Annual meeting · Monday, March 2, 2026
Nordson Corp
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect three directors; Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026; Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$16.3B
1Y TSR
+35.4%
Board grade
C
Record date
Jan 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 2, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three director nominees (Christopher Mapes, Michael Merriman, Jr., and Sundaram Nagarajan) to the Board of Directors for three-year terms.
- 2
Ratify the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.
- 3
Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers
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
17.9 yrs
Also a director at
Regis Corp (RGS)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Also a director at
Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.2% | 3,446,691 | $917M |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.2% | 2,903,884 | $775M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 2,347,402 | $625M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 1,608,547 | $428M |
| 5 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.9% | 1,594,840 | $424M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 1,370,332 | $363M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 1,181,101 | $314M |
| 8 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.6% | 882,281 | $235M |
| 9 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 1.4% | 757,759 | $202M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.3% | 744,962 | $198M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Nordson Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Nordson Corp (NDSN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Nordson Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Nordson Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, January 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Nordson Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Nordson Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Nordson Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Nordson Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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