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Get filing alertsToro shareholders approve new equity plan, charter amendments limiting officer liability
Filed March 20, 2026 · Period ending March 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Shareholders approved 2026 Equity Plan replacing 2022 plan, authorizing 3.65M shares plus unused shares from prior plan for stock options, RSUs, and performance awards through 2036.
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Charter amended to limit officer liability under Delaware law, providing legal protections similar to directors; received 73.8M votes for vs 8.1M against.
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Par value reduced from $1.00 to $0.01 per share, a technical change increasing financial flexibility and reducing state fees with no economic impact to shareholders.
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Board approved standalone 2026 Annual Incentive Plan for cash bonuses tied to short-term performance goals, separating cash awards from equity compensation.
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Three directors elected to three-year terms ending 2029: Dianne Craig, Eric Hansotia, and D. Christian Koch, all receiving majority shareholder support.
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Summary
Toro held its annual shareholder meeting on March 17, 2026, where stockholders approved several governance and compensation changes. The most significant was adoption of a new equity compensation plan that will govern stock-based awards to employees and directors through 2036, replacing the prior 2022 plan.
Shareholders also approved charter amendments that limit officer liability under Delaware law and reduce stock par value from $1.00 to $0.01 per share. For retail investors, the new equity plan means potential dilution from 3.65 million newly authorized shares, though this is standard practice for retaining talent.
The officer liability limitation brings officers' legal protections in line with directors, which some governance advocates view as weakening accountability. The par value reduction is purely technical with no economic impact. Watch for the company's next proxy filing to see how many shares are actually granted under the new plan and to whom. The equity plan's 10-year lifespan means compensation practices through 2036 are now locked in, so monitoring actual grant patterns in upcoming quarters will reveal whether management compensation remains aligned with shareholder returns.
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Event · Item 3.03 — Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
8-K discloses material modifications to security holder rights via charter amendments, but filing text appears truncated or incomplete.
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To the extent required by Item 3.03 of Form 8-K, the information relating to the Charter Amendments, as defined and described under
The 8-K references charter amendments that materially modify security holder rights under Item 3.03. However, the filing text appears incomplete or truncated, as the sentence ends mid-phrase without describing what the amendments are or where they are defined. This prevents assessment of the actual modifications disclosed.
Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Form 8-K references Item 5.03 (amendments to articles or bylaws) with no additional detail provided in the excerpt.
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Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by reference.
The filing references Item 5.03, which typically covers amendments to articles of incorporation or bylaws, or changes in fiscal year. However, the provided excerpt contains no substantive detail about what was amended or changed. The actual disclosure content is incorporated by reference from another section not included in this excerpt.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Toro approved new 2026 equity plan, annual incentive plan, and charter amendments reducing par value and limiting officer liability.
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On March 17, 2026, the stockholders of The Toro Company (“TTC”), upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), approved The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan (the “2026 Plan”) at TTC’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The Board previously approved the 2026 Plan, upon the recommendation of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) and subject to approval by TTC’s stockholders, on January 20, 2026. The 2026 Plan became effective immediately upon approval by TTC’s stockholders and will expire on March 17, 2036, unless sooner terminated by the Board. The 2026 Plan replaced The Toro Company 2022 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) with respect to the grant of future equity incentive awards.
Shareholders approved a new equity compensation plan effective March 17, 2026, replacing the prior 2022 plan. The new plan authorizes 3,650,000 shares plus any unused shares from the old plan, and permits grants of stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares, and other equity awards to employees. The plan expires in 2036.
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At the 2026 Annual Meeting, TTC’s stockholders approved two amendments to TTC’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, including an amendment to eliminate or limit the liability of officers as provided under Delaware law, as described in more detail in Proposal Five—Approval of Amendment to Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate or Limit Liability of Officers as Provided Under Delaware Law of the 2026 Proxy Statement, and an amendment to change the par value of all capital stock of TTC from $1.00 per share to $0.01 per share, as described in more detail in Proposal Six—Approval of Amendment to Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Change Par Value of All Capital Stock From $1.00 to $0.01 Per Share of the 2026 Proxy Statement (collectively, the “Charter Amendments”). The Charter Amendments became effective upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 17, 2026.
Shareholders approved two charter changes effective March 17, 2026. First, the company limited officer liability under Delaware law, providing legal protection to officers similar to existing director protections. Second, the par value of all stock was reduced from $1.00 to $0.01 per share, a technical change that increases financial flexibility and reduces certain state fees without affecting shareholder economics.
Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
TTC held its 2026 Annual Meeting on March 17, 2026, with stockholders approving all six proposals including director elections and equity plan.
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Proposal Four—Approval of The Toro Company 2026 Equity PlanFORAGAINSTABSTAINBROKER NON-VOTE 80,332,4342,049,763174,3566,675,599
Stockholders approved The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan with approximately 80.3 million votes in favor. This new equity plan will govern future stock-based compensation awards to employees and executives.
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Proposal Five— Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate or limit the liability of officers as provided under Delaware lawFORAGAINSTABSTAINBROKER NON-VOTE 73,790,6028,143,983621,9686,675,599
Stockholders approved amending the certificate of incorporation to eliminate or limit officer liability under Delaware law. This provides officers with similar liability protections that directors typically receive, though approximately 8.1 million votes were cast against the proposal.
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Proposal Six—Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change the par value of all capital stock from $1.00 to $0.01 per shareFORAGAINSTABSTAINBROKER NON-VOTE 87,670,8321,101,795459,525—
Stockholders overwhelmingly approved reducing the par value of all capital stock from $1.00 to $0.01 per share. This technical change provides greater financial flexibility for capital allocation decisions and is common among public companies.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
TTC filed updated Description of Securities following Charter Amendments, a procedural update with no immediate business impact.
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The Description of Securities of Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Description of Securities”) attached as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K are filed for the purpose of updating the Description of Securities as a result of the Charter Amendments described above in Item 5.03.
The company filed an updated Description of Securities document as Exhibit 4.1, reflecting Charter Amendments previously disclosed in Item 5.03 of this 8-K. This is a procedural filing to ensure the company's registered securities description remains current with its amended charter.
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The Description of Securities modifies and supersedes any prior Description of Securities of TTC in any registration statement or report filed with the SEC and will be available for incorporation by reference into certain of TTC’s filings with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and forms promulgated thereunder.
The new Description of Securities replaces all prior versions in TTC's SEC filings and will be incorporated by reference into future filings. This is standard administrative language ensuring the most current securities description is used going forward.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Toro amended its certificate of incorporation, restated bylaws, and adopted new 2026 equity and incentive compensation plans.
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Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Toro Company, effective as of March 17, 2026
The company filed an amendment to its certificate of incorporation effective March 17, 2026. The 8-K does not disclose the specific changes made, but amendments to governing documents can affect shareholder rights, authorized shares, or corporate structure. Investors should review the attached exhibit to understand the material changes.
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Toro Company, effective as of March 17, 2026 3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Toro Company, effective as of March 17, 2026
Toro restated its certificate of incorporation and amended and restated its bylaws, both effective March 17, 2026. These foundational governance documents govern shareholder rights, board composition, voting procedures, and corporate powers. Material changes could affect shareholder protections or corporate governance practices.
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The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan 10.2 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for use with The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan 10.3 Form of Nonemployee Director Stock Option Agreement for use with The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan 10.4 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for use with The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan 10.5 Form of Performance Share Award Agreement for use with The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan 10.6 The Toro Company 2026 Annual Incentive Plan
Toro adopted a new 2026 Equity Plan and 2026 Annual Incentive Plan, along with related award agreement forms for stock options, restricted stock units, and performance shares covering employees and non-employee directors. New equity plans typically authorize additional shares for issuance as compensation, which can dilute existing shareholders but are standard for retaining and incentivizing management and directors.
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