ACME UNITED CORP Schedules 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TL;DR

<b>ACME UNITED CORP will hold its 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting virtually on April 22, 2024.</b>

AI Summary

ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 25, 2024. The 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) will be held on April 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The meeting will be conducted virtually via the internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACU2024. Shareholders can participate, vote, and submit questions electronically during the virtual meeting. The filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) filed on March 25, 2024. ACME UNITED CORP is incorporated in Connecticut (CT) and operates in the Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware industry.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking ACME UNITED CORP, this filing contains several important signals. This DEF 14A filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding the upcoming annual meeting, including details on how to participate in the virtual format and the matters to be voted upon. The virtual meeting format allows for broader shareholder participation regardless of geographic location, enabling electronic voting and question submission.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — ACME UNITED CORP shows low risk based on this filing. The filing is a routine proxy statement and does not contain significant new financial or operational information that would alter the company's risk profile.

Analyst Insight

Shareholders should review the proxy statement to understand the agenda for the 2024 Annual Meeting and how to participate in the virtual session.

Key Numbers

• 2024 — Annual Meeting Year (2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders)
• April 22, 2024 — Annual Meeting Date (Scheduled date for the Annual Meeting)
• 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time — Annual Meeting Time (Scheduled time for the Annual Meeting)
• 0001193125-24-076105 — Accession Number (SEC filing accession number)
• 001-07698 — SEC File Number (Company's SEC file number)
• 060236700 — IRS Number (Company's IRS Employer Identification Number)
• CT — State of Incorporation (State where ACME UNITED CORP is incorporated)
• 3420 — SIC Code (Standard Industrial Classification code for the company)

Key Players & Entities

• ACME UNITED CORP (company) — Registrant name
• ACU (company) — Ticker symbol
• DEF 14A (regulator) — Filing type
• 2024-03-25 (date) — Filing date
• 2024-04-22 (date) — Annual Meeting date
• 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (time) — Annual Meeting time
• www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACU2024 (url) — Virtual meeting URL
• 1 WATERVIEW DRIVE (address) — Company address

FAQ

Key Dates

• 2024-04-22: 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders — Shareholders will vote on company matters and elect directors.
• 2024-03-25: Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement — Public disclosure of information for the upcoming annual meeting.

Key Financial Figures

• $2.50 — f the Company's Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (the "Common Stock"), as of t
• $8,000 — ibution of proxy materials for a fee of $8,000, plus out-of-pocket expenses. GOVERNA
• $120,000 — y or any of its affiliates in excess of $120,000 during any period of twelve consecutive
• $200,000 — idated gross revenues for that year, or $200,000, whichever is more, in any of the past

Filing Documents

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• 0001193125-24-076105.txt (&nbsp;) — 1463KB
• acu-20231231.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• acu-20231231_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
• acu-20231231_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 3KB
• acu-20231231_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 2KB
• d633933ddef14a_htm.xml (XML) — 48KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the RegistrantFiled by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 Acme United Corporation (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 March 25, 2024 Dear Fellow Shareholder: On behalf of your Board of Directors and Management, I cordially invite you to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Acme United Corporation scheduled to be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., Eastern Time. The Annual Meeting will be held as a "virtual meeting", i.e., solely by means of remote communication via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACU2024. Shareholders will be able to participate virtually, vote on matters submitted to the shareholders and submit questions during the Annual Meeting electronically. All shareholders will have the same rights and opportunities to participate in this virtual Annual Meeting as they would have at an in-person annual meeting. The Meeting will be held for the following purposes: to elect eight (8) directors to serve for a one-year term, to vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's 2022 Employee Stock Option Plan to increase the number of shares authorized to be issued thereunder from 300,000 to 500,000, an increase of 200,000 shares; to vote upon a proposal to amend the 2017 Non-Salaried Director Stock Option Plan to increase the number of shares authorized to be issued thereunder from 110,000 to 165,000, an increase of 55,000 shares; to vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the compensation of our named executive officers, and to ratify the appointment of Marcum LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Information regarding these matters is set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement to which you are urged to give your prompt attention. We hope that you will attend our virtual Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend, it is important that your shares be represented and voted at the virtual Annual Meeting. Please take a moment to sign, date and promptly mail your proxy card in the enclosed prepaid envelope. Alternatively, you may vote online or by telephone as instructed in the proxy materials. This will not limit your right to vote via the Internet should you attend the Annual Meeting. On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support and interest in Acme United Corporation. Sincerely, Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive Shelton, Connecticut 06484 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 To our Shareholders: The 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Acme United Corporation, a Connecticut corporation (the "Company"), will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., Eastern Time. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually via the Internet, and shareholders can access and participate in the Annual Meeting, vote and submit questions by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ACU2024 and entering the control number provided in these proxy materials. Shareholders will be able to participate virtually, vote on matters submitted to the shareholders and submit questions during the Annual Meeting electronically. All Shareholders will have the same rights and opportunities to participate in this virtual Annual Meeting as they would have at an in-person annual meeting. Shareholders will be given an opportunity to inspect the Company's shareholder list virtually after they have accessed the meeting. Shareholders will also be able to communicate, and to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting, substantially concurrent with such proceedings. Please note that you will not be admitted to the Annual Meeting until you have verified that you are a shareholder by entering the control number provided in these proxy materials. At the Annual Meeting, shareholders will consider and act upon the following proposals: 1. To elect eight (8) Directors of the Company; 2. To vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's 2022 Employee Stock Option Plan to increase the number of shares authorized to be issued thereunder from 300,000 to 500,000, an increase of 200

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