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accession: "0001437749-22-016170"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NWPX"
cik: "0001001385"
company_name: "NWPX Infrastructure, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-06-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T22:15:15.640413+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Northwest Pipe board rejects director Franson's resignation after withheld votes

## Summary
- Michael Franson, Lead Director and Compensation Committee Chair, received more 'withheld' than 'for' votes in director election.
- Board unanimously declined to accept Franson's resignation, citing his contributions and expertise from two acquisitions.
- Board attributed vote outcome to ISS diversity recommendation, not Franson's performance; he continues in all roles.
- Board reaffirms commitment to enhancing racial/ethnic diversity; recently formed Environmental and Social Governance Committee.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-22-016170
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NWPX
- cik: 0001001385
- company_name: NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-06-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001385/000143774922016170/0001437749-22-016170-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001385/000143774922016170/nwpx20220619_8k.htm

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