LYTS reports shareholder votes on directors, pay, and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LSI Industries (LYTS) reported final voting results from its Nov. 4, 2025 annual meeting. Shareholders cast votes for seven director nominees, with broker non-votes of 3,616,814 recorded for each nominee. Examples: James A. Clark received 21,817,206 For and 479,437 Withheld; Wilfred T. O’Gara received 20,526,666 For and 1,769,977 Withheld.
Shareholders voted on auditor ratification and executive compensation. Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 received 24,780,079 For, 1,123,442 Against, and 9,936 Abstain. The advisory vote on executive compensation received 21,175,773 For, 1,085,033 Against, 35,837 Abstain, and 3,616,814 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 4, 2025
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 5.07 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of LSI Industries Inc. (“LSI” or the “Company”) was held on November 4, 2025 at which the following matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders:
(a) Votes regarding the election of seven directors.
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Name
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For
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Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Robert P. Beech
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18,576,253
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3,720,390
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3,616,814
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Ronald D. Brown
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19,966,388
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2,330,255
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3,616,814
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James A. Clark
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21,817,206
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479,437
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3,616,814
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Amy L. Hanson
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20,692,616
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1,604,027
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3,616,814
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Chantel E. Lenard
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21,516,524
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780,119
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3,616,814
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Ernest W. Marshall, Jr.
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21,517,209
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779,434
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3,616,814
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Wilfred T. O’Gara
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20,526,666
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1,769,977
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3,616,814
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(b) Votes regarding the ratification of the Audit Committee’s appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as LSI’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal 2026.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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24,780,079
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1,123,442
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9,936
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(c) Advisory votes on the Company’s executive compensation as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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21,175,773
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1,085,033
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35,837
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3,616,814
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SIGNATURES
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.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
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/s/ Thomas A. Caneris
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Thomas A. Caneris
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Executive Vice President, Human Resources & General Counsel
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November 10, 2025
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FAQ
What were the vote totals for LYTS auditor ratification?
Grant Thornton LLP was ratified with 24,780,079 For, 1,123,442 Against, and 9,936 Abstain.
Were there broker non-votes in the LYTS director elections?
Yes. 3,616,814 broker non-votes were recorded for each director item.
Can you give examples of LYTS director vote outcomes?
Yes. James A. Clark: 21,817,206 For, 479,437 Withheld. Wilfred T. O’Gara: 20,526,666 For, 1,769,977 Withheld; broker non-votes 3,616,814 for each.
Which exchange does LYTS trade on and under what symbol?
LYTS common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol LYTS.