Common Stock, par value $0.01
- Symbol
- RPM
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Current Report · Items 5.07, 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
RPM International, Inc.
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · Other Events
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Annual Meeting Results The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on October 8, 2026. The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting, and the results were as follows: (i) Election of Julie A. Beck, Jenniffer D. Deckard, Salvatore D. Fazzolari, Thomas C. Gentile, III, Robert A. Livingston, Christopher L. Mapes, Craig S.…
Press release in this filing
RPM Increases Cash Dividend for 53rd Consecutive Year →Company context
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across three reportable segments: consumer, construction products and performance coatings. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, The Pink Stuff, Stonhard, Carboline, Finish Works, Tremco, Euclid Chemical, Dryvit and Nudura. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 17,500 individuals worldwide. Visit www. RPMinc.com to learn more.
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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ · 8-K · Filed 2026-10-13
Disclosure sections
Item 5.07Item 5.07 - Submission of Matters to Vote
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Annual Meeting Results
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on October 8, 2026. The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting, and the results were as follows:
(i) Election of Julie A. Beck, Jenniffer D. Deckard, Salvatore D. Fazzolari, Thomas C. Gentile, III, Robert A. Livingston, Christopher L. Mapes, Craig S. Morford, Frederick R. Nance, Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Jeffrey D. Rowe, Frank C. Sullivan and Elizabeth F. Whited as Directors of the Company. The nominees were elected as Directors with the following votes:
Julie A. Beck
For 97,240,875
Withheld 6,974,120
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Jenniffer D. Deckard
For 103,068,543
Withheld 1,146,452
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Salvatore D. Fazzolari
For 101,908,241
Withheld 2,306,754
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Thomas C. Gentile, III
For 103,668,784
Withheld 546,211
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Robert A. Livingston
For 101,990,444
Withheld 2,224,551
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Christopher L. Mapes
For 101,879,880
Withheld 2,335,115
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Craig S. Morford
For 103,183,658
Withheld 1,031,337
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Frederick R. Nance
For 100,664,541
Withheld 3,550,454
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Ellen M. Pawlikowski
For 103,738,375
Withheld 476,620
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Jeffrey D. Rowe
For 103,722,628
Withheld 492,367
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Frank C. Sullivan
For 101,435,459
Withheld 2,779,536
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
Elizabeth F. Whited
For 103,360,923
Withheld 854,072
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
(ii) The proposal to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, was approved with the following votes:
For 96,473,363
Against 7,326,304
Abstain 415,328
Broker Non-Votes 9,629,231
(iii) The proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027 was approved with the following votes:
For 112,765,120
Against 891,816
Abstain 187,290
Broker Non-Votes 0
For information on how the votes for the above matters were tabulated, see the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement used in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on October 8, 2026.
Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing an increase in its quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as
Filed exhibits (1)
Exhibit 99.1 RPM Increases Cash Dividend for 53 rd Consecutive Year • Quarterly payment of $0.57 per share is 5.6% increase over prior year • All nominees to the board of directors elected at annual meeting of stockholders MEDINA, Ohio - October 8, 2026 - RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced at its annual meeting of stockholders that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 20, 2026. This payment represents a 5.6% increase over the $0.54 quarterly cash dividend paid at this time last year and is the 53rd consecutive year the company has increased its cash dividend. “I’m proud to announce that RPM has increased its dividend for the 53rd consecutive year. This milestone reflects the unwavering dedication of our associates, whose focus on serving customers and executing with discipline in a challenging environment continues to create lasting value for our stockholders,” said Frank C. Sullivan, RPM Chairman and CEO. RPM’s 53rd consecutive year of increased cash dividends paid to its stockholders places RPM in an elite category of less than half of 1 per…
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