CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“4. The stockholders voted to hold future non-binding, advisory votes on executive compensation every year by the votes set forth below: Every Year Every Two Years Every Three Years Abstain Broker Non-Vote 896,715 3,131 102,354 19,162 355,288”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“3. The stockholders voted to approve, in a non-binding advisory vote pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the compensation of the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K, including the compensation tables and narrative disclosures, in the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on April 7, 2026, by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 920,085 88,173 13,103 355,288”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of MaloneBailey LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“2. The stockholders voted to ratify the selection of MaloneBailey LLP as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 1,280,919 27,286 68,445 0”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“The stockholders voted to re-elect the following directors by the votes set forth below: Number of Shares Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Lee W. Boyer 961,573 59,790 355,288 Max H. Hart 961,689 59,674 355,288 Lane T. LaMure 961,645 59,718 355,288 Eugene T. Minvielle, IV 961,573 59,790 355,288 William Gray Stream 961,923 59,439 355,288 Mary Leach Werner 960,378 60,985 355,288”
M&A Transactions
CKX LANDS, INC. completed a disposition involving Southern Pine Plantations of Georgia, Inc. for $8,618,021.70 (closed 2025-11-18).
“Davis, Natchitoches, Rapides and Sabine Parishes of the State of Louisiana (the “ Transaction ”). The purchase price, as adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, was $8,618,021.70, and was paid in cash. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the parties excluded from the Transaction certain portions of the Property (as defined in the Agreement) and the”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of MaloneBailey LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2024-05-09 meeting.
“by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 1,230,756 37,976 47,343 0”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers at the 2024-05-09 meeting.
“by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 837,122 62,152 7,547 409,254”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-09 meeting.
“The stockholders voted to re-elect the following directors by the votes set forth below:”
Governance Changes
CKX LANDS, INC.: Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted including revisions to shareholder nomination procedures to reflect universal proxy rules, proxy card color requirement, and virtual meeting authorization (effective 2023-08-10).
“On August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors of CKX Lands, Inc. (the “Registrant”) adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (“Amended and Restated Bylaws”), which became effective upon approval by the Board.”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the selection of MaloneBailey LLP as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“3. The stockholders voted to ratify the selection of MaloneBailey LLP as the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 1,359,534 54,037 10,384 0”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“2. The stockholders voted to approve, in a non-binding advisory vote pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the compensation of the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K, including the compensation tables and narrative disclosures, in the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 31, 2023, by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 857,744 156,027 9,385 400,798”
Shareholder Votes
CKX LANDS, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“1. The stockholders voted to re-elect the following directors by the votes set forth below: Number of Shares Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Lee W. Boyer 974,830 48,327 400,798 Keith Duplechin 974,130 49,027 400,798 Daniel J. Englander 974,830 48,327 400,798 Max H. Hart 982,903 40,254 400,798 Lane T. LaMure 976,903 46,254 400,798 Eugene T. Minvielle, IV 975,237 47,920 400,798 William Gray Stream 947,202 75,955 400,798 Mary Leach Werner 974,198 48,959 400,798”
William Gray Stream changed role as Chairman and President at CKX LANDS, INC..
“William Gray Stream, the Registrant’s Chairman and President, ceased serving in the role of Treasurer on the Effective Date.”
Scott Stepp was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at CKX LANDS, INC..
“On May 5, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Registrant voted to approve the appointment of Scott Stepp as the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer (“ CFO ”) effective May 9, 2022 (the “ Effective Date ”).”
Edward M. Ellington II retired as Director at CKX LANDS, INC..
“On March 8, 2022, Edward M. Ellington II notified CKX Lands, Inc. (the “Registrant”) that he would retire from his position as a member of the Registrant’s board of directors and thus will not stand for re-election at the Registrant’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Lane T. LaMure was appointed as Director at CKX LANDS, INC..
“On August 5, 2021, the Registrant’s board of directors appointed Lane T. LaMure to succeed Mr. White.”
Michael White retired as Director at CKX LANDS, INC..
“On August 4, 2021, Michael White notified CKX Lands, Inc. (the "Registrant") that he would retire from his position as a member of the Registrant’s board of directors, effective immediately.”
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