Friedman Industries shareholders elect six directors; bylaw-amendment proposal fails

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC

Six directors elected at the Sept 22, 2026 annual meeting; Michael J. Taylor received 4,140,946 votes for and 13,436 withheld.
Sandy Scott drew 3,656,017 for / 498,365 withheld (about 12%) and Joe L. Williams 3,743,795 for / 410,587 withheld, the weakest support among nominees.
Advisory say-on-pay resolution approved: 4,034,540 for, 98,253 against, 21,589 abstained.
Baker Tilly US, LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027: 5,946,451 for, 4,927 against, 3,076 abstained.
Charter amendment letting shareholders amend the Bylaws failed: 4,090,173 for, 58,200 against, 6,009 abstain, below the two-thirds of outstanding shares required.

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