Filing Analysis
Escalade, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 5, 2026. Shareholders elected five directors, ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton, LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation in a non-binding vote.
Key Facts
- The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 5, 2026.
- Five directors were elected for one-year terms: Richard F. Baalmann, Jr., Katherine F. Franklin, Walter P. Glazer, Jr., Patrick J. Griffin, and Edward E. Williams.
- Grant Thornton, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 with 12,144,273 votes 'FOR'.
- Named executive officer compensation was approved with 8,906,752 votes 'FOR' and 641,129 votes 'AGAINST'.
- There were 2,597,099 broker non-votes recorded for the election of directors and the say-on-pay vote.
Escalade Inc reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1525 per share.
Key Facts
- The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share on April 29, 2026.
- The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026.
- The dividend disbursement date is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
- Q1 2026 financial results were released via press release on April 30, 2026.
Escalade Inc. has appointed Patrick J. Griffin as its permanent Chief Executive Officer and President, effective March 5, 2026. Mr. Griffin, a long-time company veteran and board member, had been serving as the interim CEO since October 2025.
Key Facts
- Patrick J. Griffin appointed full-time CEO and President on March 5, 2026.
- Griffin served as interim CEO since October 29, 2025.
- Griffin has been a Director of Escalade since August 2012 and has held various roles at the company since 2002.
- No changes were made to Griffin's compensation package from his November 10, 2025 offer letter.
- Griffin previously served as VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations and President of the Martin Yale Group subsidiary.
Escalade Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1525 per share.
Key Facts
- Financial results for Q4 and full year 2025 were released on February 27, 2026.
- The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share on February 26, 2026.
- The dividend record date is April 6, 2026, with a payment date of April 13, 2026.
- The filing includes Item 2.02 (Results of Operations) and Item 8.01 (Other Events).