Source-grounded facts extracted from MSA Safety Inc's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-08 meeting.
“3. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The results of the advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 31,949,220 1,465,054 39,601 3,676,895”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-08 meeting.
“2. Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP was selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, by the following votes: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 36,762,030 321,029 47,711”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-08 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors William M. Lambert, Diane M. Pearse and Nishan J. Vartanian were elected to serve until the Annual Meeting in 2029, by the following votes: Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes William M. Lambert 31,171,031 2,282,844 3,676,895 Diane M. Pearse 28,915,222 4,538,653 3,676,895 Nishan J. Vartanian 31,172,477 2,281,398 3,676,895”
MSA Safety Inc entered into Sale and Purchase Agreement with Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC valued at approximately $555 million (effective 2026-05-05).
“On May 5, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated (“ MSA ”) and Aegir Safety Holdings AS (“ Safety Holdings ”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MSA, entered into an agreement to acquire Autronica Buyer Norway AS and its affiliated companies (referred to herein collectively as “ Autronica ”). Pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “ SPA ”), by and among MSA, Safety Holdings, Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. (“ Seller ”) and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC (“ Seller Parent ”), Safety Holdings will acquire the entire issued share capital of Autronica (the “ Transaction ”).”
MSA Safety Inc reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $464 million, net income $71 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, EPS $1.99 per diluted share.
“Investor Relations Contact: Larry De Maria (917) 245-7463 MSA Safety Announces First Quarter 2026 Results First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-year • Generated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million,”
MSA Safety Inc incurred revolving credit of $1.3 billion with PNC Bank, National Association at Base Rate plus zero to 0.750% or Term SOFR Rate/Eurocurrency Rate/Daily Simple R maturing April 1, 2030.
“Agreement dated as of May 24, 2021. Under the Credit Agreement, funds may be borrowed on an unsecured, revolving credit basis in a maximum outstanding amount not to exceed $1.3 billion, all of which can be borrowed by MSA and of which up to the greater of $400 million or 15% of Consolidated Total Assets (as defined in the Prudential Agreement) can be borrowed”
Elyse L. Brody was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“the Company’s Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, Elyse L. Brody, will act as interim Chief Financial Officer effective March 21, 2025, in addition to her current role with the Company.”
Lee B. McChesney departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Lee B. McChesney, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has notified the Company that he will resign effective March 21, 2025, to pursue another business opportunity.”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The results of the advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,078,044 951,833 32,094 3,432,194”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP was selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024, by the following votes: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 37,335,074 105,826 53,265”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2024 Non-Employee Directors' Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2024 Non-Employee Directors' Equity Incentive Plan Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,579,599 463,814 18,558 3,432,194”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Luca Savi at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Sandra Phillips Rogers at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Steven C. Blanco at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
MSA Safety Inc reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $413 million, net income $58 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, EPS $1.47 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Quarterly Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $413 million, a 4% increase year-over-year. • Generated GAAP operating income of $80 million, or 19.4% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $88 million, or 21.3% of sales. • Recorded”
Bob W. Leenen departed as Senior Vice President and President, MSA International at MSA Safety Inc.
“In a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2024 (the “Prior 8-K”), MSA Safety Incorporated (the “Company”) previously reported the departure of Bob W. Leenen, Former Senior Vice President and President, MSA International.”
Steven C. Blanco was elected as Director at MSA Safety Inc.
“The Board also elected Mr. Blanco as a director on the Board, effective immediately.”
Steven C. Blanco was elected as Chief Executive Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“On February 21, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MSA Safety Incorporated (the “Company”) elected Steven C. Blanco as Chief Executive Officer, to be effective May 10, 2024.”
Nishan J. Vartanian departed as Chief Executive Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Nishan J. Vartanian’s announcement to the Board on February 21, 2024, of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer in May 2024.”
MSA Safety Inc reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
“On February 14, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.”
Bob W. Leenen departed as other_named_officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“On February 9, 2024, Mr. Bob W. Leenen left the Company.”
MSA Safety Inc: Amended and Restated By-Laws adopted effective October 27, 2023, with changes including timing for annual meetings, shareholder proposal procedures, universal proxy rules, and other updates (effective 2023-10-27).
“On October 27, 2023, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of MSA Safety Incorporated (the “ Company ”) unanimously adopted Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (the by-laws, as so amended and restated, the “ Amended and Restated By-Laws ”), effective immediately.”
MSA Safety Inc reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $447 million, net income $65 million, EPS $1.65 per diluted share. Guidance raised.
“and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2023. Quarterly Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $447 million, a 17% increase year-over-year, reflecting broad-based strength across MSA's product portfolio and regions. • Generated GAAP operating income of $94 million, or 21.1% of sales,”
MSA Safety Inc reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $447 million, net income $67 million, EPS $1.70 per diluted share. Guidance raised.
“Global safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023. Quarterly Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $447 million, a 20% increase year-over-year, reflecting broad-based strength across MSA's product portfolio and regions. • Generated GAAP operating income of $95 million, or 21.2% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $104 million, or 23.2% of sales. • Recorded GAAP net income of $67 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $72 million, or $1.83 per diluted share.”
MSA Safety Inc incurred senior notes of $50 million with NYL Investors LLC and the purchasers of notes named therein at 5.25% per annum maturing July 1, 2028.
“On June 29, 2023, MSA Safety Incorporated (the “Company”) issued $50 million of its 5.25% Series B Senior Notes due July 1, 2028”
Steven C. Blanco was elected as President and Chief Operating Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“On May 30, 2023, the Board elected Mr. Steven C. Blanco as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, commencing June 1, 2023.”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-12 meeting.
“Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The results of the advisory vote to approve the frequency of the advisory vote to approve executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 32,494,074 29,382 821,747 26,270 3,137,347”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-12 meeting.
“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The results of the advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 32,476,352 839,036 56,085 3,137,347”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-12 meeting.
“Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP was selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023, by the following votes: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 36,368,050 95,011 45,759”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2023 Management Equity Incentive Plan at the 2023-05-12 meeting.
“Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2023 Management Equity Incentive Plan Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 32,741,087 614,472 15,914 3,137,347”
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-12 meeting.
“Election of Directors Diane M. Pearse, William M. Lambert and Nishan J. Vartanian were elected to serve until the Annual Meeting in 2026, by the following votes: Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Diane M. Pearse 32,407,590 963,883 3,137,347 William M. Lambert 29,940,680 3,430,793 3,137,347 Nishan J. Vartanian 32,025,965 1,345,508 3,137,347”
MSA Safety Inc reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $398 million, net income $150 million, EPS $(3.83) per diluted share. Guidance raised.
“financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Quarterly Highlights (All comparisons against the first quarter of 2022 unless otherwise noted.) • Delivered net sales of $398 million, an increase of 20% on a reported basis and 22% on a constant currency basis. • Generated GAAP operating loss of $(60) million, or (15.1)% of sales, and adjusted operating income”
MSA Safety Inc reported the full year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1.53 billion, net income $180 million, EPS $4.56 per diluted share.
“returned $18 million to shareholders through dividends. Annual Highlights (All comparisons against the full year 2021 unless otherwise noted.) • Delivered record net sales of $1.53 billion, an increase of 9% on a reported basis and 12% on a constant currency basis. • Generated GAAP operating income of $239 million, or 15.7% of sales, and adjusted operating income”
MSA Safety Inc reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $443 million, net income $51 million, EPS $1.31 per diluted share.
“quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Quarterly Highlights (All comparisons against the fourth quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted.) • Delivered record net sales of $443 million, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and 11% on a constant currency basis. • Generated GAAP operating income of $71 million, or 15.9% of sales, and adjusted operating income of”
MSA Safety Inc completed a disposition involving Sag Main Holdings, LLC (closed 2023-01-05).
“Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, on January 5, 2023, MSA Worldwide transferred to Buyer all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of MSAC LLC (the “Sale”).”
MSA Safety Inc incurred credit facility of up to $250 million with PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and various financial institutions as lenders at based upon either a Base Rate or an Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, plus an adder based maturing May 24, 2026.
“On January 5, 2023, the Company, as borrower, entered into a Credit Agreement dated January 5, 2023 (the “Credit Agreement”) with various Company subsidiaries, as guarantors, various financial institutions, as lenders, and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $250 million in a single borrowing at any time until and through May 5, 2023, although the Company expects to make the borrowing by the end of January 2023. The borrowing proceeds are expected to be used to repay borrowings under the Existing Credit Agreement (as defined above) that were incurred in connection with the Sale described above under Item 2.01 of this report. The loan will require quarterly principal repayments equal to 2.50% of the original loan balance and a final payment at maturity on May 24, 2026.”
MSA Safety Inc amended Second Amended and Restated Master Note Facility with NYL Investors LLC valued at Amendment reflecting sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC (effective 2023-01-05).
“The Company entered into amendments to its: (i) Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 24, 2021, as amended (as so amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), with the other Borrowers party thereto, the Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent; (ii) Third Amended and Restated Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 1, 2021, with PGIM, Inc. and the note purchasers named therein; and (iii) Second Amended and Restated Master Note Facility, dated as of July 1, 2021, with NYL Investors LLC and the note purchasers named therein. The amendments became effective on January 5, 2023, and reflected the sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC discussed elsewhere in this Report. The foregoing description of the amendments does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the amendments, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.3, 10.4 and”
MSA Safety Inc amended Third Amended and Restated Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement with PGIM, Inc. valued at Amendment reflecting sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC (effective 2023-01-05).
“The Company entered into amendments to its: (i) Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 24, 2021, as amended (as so amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), with the other Borrowers party thereto, the Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent; (ii) Third Amended and Restated Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 1, 2021, with PGIM, Inc. and the note purchasers named therein; and (iii) Second Amended and Restated Master Note Facility, dated as of July 1, 2021, with NYL Investors LLC and the note purchasers named therein. The amendments became effective on January 5, 2023, and reflected the sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC discussed elsewhere in this Report. The foregoing description of the amendments does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the amendments, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.3, 10.4 and”
MSA Safety Inc amended Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association valued at Amendment reflecting sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC (effective 2023-01-05).
“The Company entered into amendments to its: (i) Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 24, 2021, as amended (as so amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), with the other Borrowers party thereto, the Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent; (ii) Third Amended and Restated Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 1, 2021, with PGIM, Inc. and the note purchasers named therein; and (iii) Second Amended and Restated Master Note Facility, dated as of July 1, 2021, with NYL Investors LLC and the note purchasers named therein. The amendments became effective on January 5, 2023, and reflected the sale of Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC discussed elsewhere in this Report. The foregoing description of the amendments does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the amendments, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.3, 10.4 and”
Johnathan D. Buck changed role as Chief Accounting Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Following Mr. McChesney’s appointment, Mr. Johnathan D. Buck, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will remain as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer.”
Lee McChesney was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Mr. Lee McChesney was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of the Company.”
Jonathan D. Buck was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“the appointment of MSA Chief Accounting Officer, Jonathan D. Buck, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 26, 2022”
Kenneth D. Krause departed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at MSA Safety Inc.
“the departure of Kenneth D. Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company”
Jonathan D. Buck was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer, interim Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“MSA Chief Accounting Officer, Jonathan D. Buck will act as interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 26, 2022, in addition to his current roles at the Company.”
Kenneth D. Krause resigned as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Kenneth D. Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company has notified the Company that he will resign effective August 26, 2022, to pursue another business opportunity.”
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