A. O. Smith annual meeting: director Larsen receives majority withheld votes; other items pass

SMITH A O CORP

Director Michael M. Larsen: 39.3M for vs 60.0M withheld, a majority against his election.
Advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 94% of votes cast in favor.
Ratification of Ernst & Young as auditor for FY2025 passed with 97% approval.
Stockholder proposal on hiring formerly incarcerated people defeated; only 4% voted for.
All other directors elected with large majorities; Class A directors unopposed.

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