Value Line Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of five nominees—Stephen R. Anastasio, Mary Bernstein, Howard A. Brecher, Alexander J. Swistel, and Glenn J. Muenzer—to serve as directors.

2. 2

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed under SEC executive compensation rules, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables.

   More detail

   Proposal 2 asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Value Line’s named executive officers. The resolution incorporates the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Summary Compensation Table, and related compensation disclosures in the proxy statement. Management states that the program is intended to attract and retain capable executives and reward successful performance. The program consists primarily of fixed salaries and annual cash incentives tied to competitive conditions, individual performance, and Company success. The Company does not require a specified percentage of compensation to be performance-based, although it seeks to have compensation reflect Company and individual performance. For fiscal 2026, CEO Howard Brecher received $873,425 in total compensation, including $700,000 of salary and a $157,500 bonus, while Stephen Anastasio received $837,419. The Compensation Committee used an outside consultant and a six-company peer group when evaluating the CEO’s compensation. The Board and Committee emphasize that the advisory vote is non-binding but will be reviewed and considered in future compensation decisions. They recommend voting for the proposal because they believe the program appropriately aligns executive interests with stockholder interests and supports long-term profitability.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Stockholder Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation

   Management

   Advisory selection of whether future say-on-pay votes should occur every one, two, or three years, or whether shareholders should abstain.

   More detail

   Proposal 3 asks shareholders to advise whether future say-on-pay votes should occur every one, two, or three years. The proxy card provides four choices: one year, two years, three years, or abstain. The vote is required under amended Section 14A of the Exchange Act and is advisory rather than binding on the Board. Value Line does not recommend a particular frequency because it believes it can effectively implement whichever option receives the plurality of votes. The Company explains that the frequency receiving the highest number of For votes will be treated as the shareholders’ advisory choice. Abstentions and broker non-votes will not count in evaluating the result. After considering the outcome, the Board will determine its policy and disclose it in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The Company previously held a say-on-pay frequency vote in 2023, when shareholders selected a three-year cycle, making this 2026 vote part of the recurring statutory process. The Board nevertheless retains discretion because the vote is non-binding, while stating that it values and will consider shareholder views.

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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.