Value Line Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of five directors to serve until the next annual meeting: Stephen R. Anastasio, Mary Bernstein, Howard A. Brecher, Alexander J. Swistel, and Glenn J. Muenzer.

2. 2

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote approving the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks shareholder approval to validate its compensation philosophy and practices, which are described as intended to attract and retain experienced executives, reward performance, and align management interests with those of shareholders; the proposal emphasizes a mix of fixed salary and discretionary annual cash incentives without a strict formulaic performance-based percentage. The Board and Compensation Committee recommend a vote FOR, arguing that the program is appropriately designed and effective; they note that results of the advisory vote will be considered in future compensation decisions, although the vote is non-binding. Contextually, the Company does not use precise performance formulas or long-term incentive awards for the CEO, relying instead on peer benchmarking and discretionary bonus determinations made by the Board and Committee; historically shareholders overwhelmingly supported say-on-pay (99.9% in 2023 including affiliated ownership). The advisory nature of the proposal means that while a strong vote against could prompt review and potential changes, the Board retains ultimate authority over compensation policy and will weigh voting outcomes alongside other governance considerations. From a governance perspective, the company is a controlled company with AB&Co. holding a dominant voting stake, which reduces the influence of unaffiliated shareholders on outcomes but management highlights that it will review adverse votes. The recommendation rationale centers on alignment, retention, and competitive benchmarking performed with an external consultant; the company discloses its pay practices, peer group, and CEO compensation process to support the recommendation. Analysts should note that pay arrangements are heavily cash-based with limited explicit long-term performance linkage, which could be a point of shareholder concern despite management’s argument that discretion and benchmarking provide appropriate safeguards.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Stockholder Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation (Say-When-on-Pay

   Management

   Non-binding advisory vote allowing shareholders to indicate whether future advisory votes on executive compensation should occur every one, two, or three years (or abstain).

   More detail

   This management proposal gives shareholders a non-binding advisory choice on how often the company should hold future say-on-pay votes (one, two, or three years). Management does not recommend a specific option, stating it is prepared to adopt whatever plurality the shareholders select; this is consistent with the Board’s intent to solicit shareholder input on governance cadence without constraining Board discretion. The vote is procedural in nature and non-binding, but the Board will consider the plurality outcome when setting policy and will publicly disclose its decision on Form 8-K. Contextually, the Company previously held a vote in 2023 where shareholders approved a three-year frequency, and management notes it can implement any selected frequency; the absence of a recommendation suggests management believes any choice is operationally feasible. For investors, the practical consequences are limited — it affects only how frequently the advisory say-on-pay question is presented, not the company’s compensation policies themselves — but it can signal shareholder preferences about governance engagement frequency. The company also clarifies that abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded from determining the plurality, so outcomes reflect active voting shareholders. Given the company’s status as a controlled company with a dominant holder, the outcome may largely reflect the controlling shareholder’s preference, although the Board commits to consider broader shareholder sentiment. Analysts should view this as a governance housekeeping item with modest implications for compensation design, but potentially informative about shareholder willingness to revisit executive pay regularly.

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When is the Value Line Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Value Line Inc (VALU) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

What is the record date for the Value Line Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Value Line Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Value Line Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Value Line Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Value Line Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Value Line Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.