Shareholders Back Pay and Directors at Major Firms

Several publicly traded companies, including GATX Corporation, Stock Yards Bancorp, Astec Industries, Univest Financial Corp, and Myers Industries, held their annual shareholder meetings in April 2025. Shareholders across these companies re-elected directors and strongly endorsed executive compensation packages. Independent auditors were ratified for each firm, reinforcing confidence in their financial oversight. At Astec Industries, a new equity incentive plan was approved to better align employee and shareholder interests. The meetings saw robust participation rates, with some companies reporting over 85% of outstanding shares represented. Many companies emphasized their records of consistent dividend payments, reflecting ongoing shareholder confidence in their governance and strategic direction.