Harsco Announces Results of 66th Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Rhea-AI Summary

Harsco Corp. (NYSE: HSC) held its 66th Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on April 20, 2021. All eight nominees for the Board of Directors were elected to serve until the 2022 Annual Meeting. Additionally, the Audit Committee's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Auditors for the year ending December 31, 2021, was ratified. Stockholders also approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive officer compensation and an amendment to the 2016 Non-Employee Directors’ Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan.

Positive

• All eight Board nominees approved, signifying strong shareholder confidence.
• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as Independent Auditors enhances financial oversight.
• Approval of executive compensation advisory vote reflects alignment with shareholder interests.

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• None.

CAMP HILL, Pa., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corp. (NYSE: HSC) announced the results of its 66th Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held virtually today.

Stockholders approved the election of all eight nominees to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2022 Annual Meeting and ratified the Audit Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Auditors for the year ending December 31, 2021. Stockholders also approved the Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation and an amendment to the 2016 Non-Employee Directors’ Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan.

About Harsco Corporation

Harsco Corporation is a global market leader providing environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams and innovative technologies for the rail sector. Based in Camp Hill, PA, the 13,000-employee company operates in more than 30 countries. Harsco’s common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.

Investor Contact David Martin 717.612.5628 damartin@harsco.com

Media Contact Jay Cooney 717.730.3683 jcooney@harsco.com

FAQ

What decisions were made at Harsco Corp.'s 66th Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

At the 66th Annual Meeting, stockholders approved all eight Board nominees, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as Independent Auditors, and approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

Who are the auditors for Harsco Corp. for the year ending December 31, 2021?

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been appointed as the Independent Auditors for Harsco Corp. for the year ending December 31, 2021.

What is the significance of the advisory vote on executive officer compensation at Harsco Corp.?

The advisory vote on executive officer compensation allows stockholders to express their views on the compensation practices and alignment with shareholder interests.

How many Board nominees were approved at Harsco Corp.'s annual meeting?

All eight nominees for the Board of Directors were approved during Harsco Corp.'s 66th Annual Meeting.