Oil-Dri Corp of America Files 2024 Definitive Proxy Statement

Ticker: ODC · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Oct 29, 2024 · CIK: 74046

Oil-Dri CORP Of America DEF 14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyOil-Dri CORP Of America (ODC)
Form TypeDEF 14A
Filed DateOct 29, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages16
Reading Time19 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, governance, annual-meeting

TL;DR

OIL-DRI proxy statement out - vote on directors & auditors for FY25.

AI Summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America filed its definitive proxy statement on October 29, 2024, detailing information for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing outlines the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key details include the election of directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed voting decisions on company leadership and important corporate matters, impacting the company's future direction and governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing providing information to shareholders and does not inherently present new risks.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What is the purpose of this DEF 14A filing?

The purpose of this DEF 14A filing is to provide shareholders with the definitive proxy statement for Oil-Dri Corporation of America's annual meeting, detailing information for voting on company matters.

When was this filing made?

This filing was made on October 29, 2024.

What is the company's fiscal year end?

The company's fiscal year ends on July 31.

Who is proposed to be ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm?

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is proposed to be ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025.

What is the company's Central Index Key (CIK)?

The company's Central Index Key (CIK) is 0000074046.

Filing Stats: 4,862 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 12.5 · Accepted 2024-10-29 16:06:00

Filing Documents

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 38

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 38 Summary Compensation Table 38 All Other Compensation Table 38 Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table 39 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2024 Year End 43 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal 2024 45 Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control 46 STOCK OWNERSHIP 48 Principal Stockholders 48

Security Ownership of Management 50

Security Ownership of Management 50 OTHER INFORMATION 52 APPENDIX A - Proposed Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation 54 i OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS To be held virtually on December 11, 2024 To Our Stockholders The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), will be held virtually at 930 a.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.comODC2024. The meeting will be held for the following purposes 1. To elect nine directors 2. To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 3. To approve an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock and 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment thereof. Our Board of Directors has determined that only holders of record of outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class B Stock at the close of business on Monday, October 14, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting and any adjournment thereof. A list of stockholders will be available for examination by any stockholder at the Annual Meeting and at our corporate headquarters, located at 410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611, for a period of ten days prior to the Annual Meeting. Your vote is very important. Whether you intend to attend the virtual meeting or not, you are encouraged to vote, as promptly as possible, over the Internet or by telephone, as instructed in the Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card. If you received a Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials in the mail, you may also request a paper proxy card to submit your vote by mail if you prefer. For further information relating to the meeting, please see the following pages. By

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