Hamilton Beach Brands Company (HBB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, with voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials are available electronically, with voting accessible online, by phone, or by mail.

• The company operates as a leading designer and distributor of small appliances, with a focus on consumer, commercial, and specialty markets.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect twelve directors for one-year terms.

• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay) is included.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 is proposed.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of twelve directors, majority independent, with separated Chairman and CEO roles.

• Committees include Audit Review, Compensation and Human Capital, Nominating and Corporate Governance, Planning Advisory, and Executive.

• Board and committees held regular meetings with full attendance in 2025.

• Controlled company status is not used to opt out of NYSE governance requirements.