Hamilton Beach Brands Company (HBB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, at the company's Cleveland, Ohio location at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Proxy materials and the 2025 Annual Report are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote electronically or request paper/email copies of materials by April 27, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 12 directors is on the agenda, with the board recommending a vote FOR all nominees.

• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation is proposed, with board recommending FOR.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 is proposed, with board recommending FOR.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board slate includes 12 nominees, with a mix of current directors and new candidates.