Horace Mann (NYSE: HMN) investors approve directors, pay and KPMG

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Horace Mann Educators Corporation reported the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026. As of the March 24, 2026 record date, 40,381,172 shares of common stock were issued, outstanding and entitled to vote.

Shareholders elected nine directors, each receiving a strong majority of votes cast, with broker non-votes reported separately. Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares entitled to vote: 40,381,172 shares Say-on-pay votes for: 37,587,826 votes Say-on-pay votes against: 391,193 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Shares entitled to vote 40,381,172 shares Common stock issued and outstanding as of March 24, 2026 record date

Say-on-pay votes for 37,587,826 votes Advisory approval of named executive officers’ compensation at 2026 Annual Meeting

Say-on-pay votes against 391,193 votes Advisory resolution on executive compensation at 2026 Annual Meeting

Say-on-pay abstentions 10,988 votes Advisory resolution on named executive officers’ compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 37,897,695 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditors for year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 1,103,773 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm

Auditor ratification abstentions 5,688 votes Proposal to ratify KPMG LLP as auditors for 2026

Broker non-votes on proposals 1 and 2 1,017,149 votes Broker non-votes recorded on director elections and say-on-pay proposal

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, Advisory Resolution, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, +1 more

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Broker Non-Votes financial

"Votes | Votes | | Broker Proposal No. 1 - | For | Against | Abstentions | Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

Advisory Resolution financial

"Proposal No. 2 - Advisory Resolution to Approve Named Executive Officers' Compensation"

An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Ratification of KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s auditors"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"Horace Mann Educators Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 20, 2026"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

record date financial

"On the record date of March 24, 2026, there were 40,381,172 shares"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: May 20, 2026

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			1-10890			37-0911756
(State of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62715‑0001

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 217‑789‑2500

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

HMN

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Horace Mann Educators Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 20, 2026 (Annual Meeting). On the record date of March 24, 2026, there were 40,381,172 shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation's common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting. The final results of the matters submitted to a vote of security holders are shown in the table below.

			Votes			Votes						Broker
Proposal No. 1 -			For			Against			Abstentions			Non-Votes
Election of 9 Directors:
Thomas A. Bradley			37,971,191			13,597			5,219			1,017,149
Victor P. Fetter			37,970,972			13,615			5,420			1,017,149
Perry G. Hines			37,943,145			20,778			26,084			1,017,149
Mark E. Konen			37,880,315			104,473			5,219			1,017,149
Beverley J. McClure			36,862,539			1,107,516			19,952			1,017,149
H. Wade Reece			37,639,262			345,326			5,419			1,017,149
Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD			37,971,312			13,747			4,948			1,017,149
Elaine A. Sarsynski			37,972,513			12,373			5,121			1,017,149
Marita Zuraitis			37,971,689			13,311			5,007			1,017,149
			Votes			Votes						Broker
Proposal No. 2 -			For			Against			Abstentions			Non-Votes
Advisory Resolution to Approve Named Executive Officers' Compensation			37,587,826			391,193			10,988			1,017,149
			Votes			Votes						Broker
Proposal No. 3 -			For			Against			Abstentions			Non-Votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026			37,897,695			1,103,773			5,688			Not Applicable

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Donald M. Carley
						Name:			Donald M. Carley
						Title:			Executive Vice President, General Counsel
									and Corporate Secretary

Date: May 21, 2026

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FAQ

What did Horace Mann (HMN) shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing nine directors, approving an advisory resolution on named executive officers’ compensation, and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026. All three proposals received majority support.

How many Horace Mann (HMN) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

A total of 40,381,172 shares of Horace Mann common stock were issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote as of the March 24, 2026 record date. These shares formed the basis for quorum and voting calculations at the Annual Meeting.

Were Horace Mann’s named executive officers’ compensation practices approved by shareholders?

Yes. The advisory resolution to approve the compensation of Horace Mann’s named executive officers received 37,587,826 votes for, 391,193 votes against, and 10,988 abstentions, with 1,017,149 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Did Horace Mann (HMN) shareholders ratify KPMG LLP as the company’s auditors?

Yes. Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Horace Mann’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 37,897,695 votes for, 1,103,773 votes against, and 5,688 abstentions. Broker non-votes were not applicable to this auditor ratification proposal.

Were all director nominees elected at Horace Mann’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes. All nine director nominees, including Thomas A. Bradley and Marita Zuraitis, were elected with substantial majorities of votes cast. Each nominee’s results listed votes for, against, abstentions, and 1,017,149 broker non-votes, indicating strong overall shareholder support for the board slate.

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