TAYLOR DEVICES will place four matters before shareholders on October 16, 2026, including the election of Timothy J. Sopko and votes on its auditor and executive compensation. The decisions affect board membership, accounting-firm appointment and Shareholder input on named executive officer pay.

Key Highlights

  • Timothy J. Sopko is nominated for a Class 2 seat carrying a term through 2029 if elected.
  • Timothy J. Sopko received total compensation of $519,026 in 2026, while Paul M Heary received $422,394.
  • Taylor Devices will hold its annual meeting on October 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time in Amherst, New York.
  • Shareholders will vote on four matters, including the election of Sopko to one Class 2 director seat.

TAYLOR DEVICES, INC. (NASDAQ: TAYD) will ask shareholders to act on four matters at its October 16, 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders may also consider other Business properly brought before the meeting. The meeting will be held in person at Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst in Amherst, New York, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast will be available for information, but webcast access will not count toward attendance or allow shareholders to vote.

They may attend in person or submit voting instructions by internet, telephone or proxy card, and a proxy can be revoked before it is voted. The director proposal concerns one Class 2 seat. Sopko would serve a three-year term ending in 2029 if elected, or until a successor is elected and qualified. Taylor Devices identifies Sopko as its chief executive officer and says he has served as a director since 2020. The third proposal is a non-binding advisory vote on compensation for the company’s named executive officers.

Executive Pay Reaches $941,420

The summary compensation table lists 2026 total compensation of $519,026 for Timothy J. Sopko and $422,394 for Paul M Heary, the chief financial officer. Sopko’s 2025 total was $631,696, while Heary’s 2025 total was $484,083. Sopko’s 2026 compensation included a salary of $329,600, option awards valued at $162,832 and other compensation of $26,594. Heary’s figures included a $245,140 salary, $162,832 in option awards and $14,422 in other compensation. The management Bonus policy permits the Compensation Committee to approve performance payments calculated for all participants in aggregate, capped at no more than 15% of the company’s Net Income for the fiscal year. Option awards included 7,000 Options granted to Sopko and 7,000 options granted to Heary in 2026. The outstanding-equity table lists Sopko’s option exercise prices at $9.8500, $11.9500, $9.5250, $19.9550, $46.9926, $30.5500 and $56.4300, with expiration dates from April 18, 2030 through April 18, 2036. Heary’s listed exercise prices are $19.9550, $46.9926, $30.5500 and $56.4300, with expiration dates from April 18, 2033 through April 18, 2036.

October 16 Meeting Mechanics

The webcast is available through the company’s website for informational purposes only. It does not establish attendance for quorum purposes and does not provide a voting channel. The meeting’s voting eligibility is tied to the August 17, 2026 record date.