Latest DEF 14A proxy statements

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) with the SEC, signaling upcoming shareholder matters.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. announces its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held virtually on February 2, 2026, to elect directors and ratify its independent accounting firm.

Artelo Biosciences announces its 2025 Annual Meeting to elect directors and vote on executive compensation, following a year of continued net losses and declining shareholder returns.

STAAR Surgical refutes activist investor allegations regarding its go-shop process and urges stockholders to accept Alcon's increased all-cash offer of $30.75 per share.

Nukkleus Inc. announces the acquisition of 100% of Star, a related party, for $73.4 million, pivoting its business focus to the defense sector, subject to shareholder approval.

First Eagle Investment Management will acquire Diamond Hill Investment Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $473 million, offering shareholders a 49% premium.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. announced the agenda for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation vote, and a stock plan amendment.

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund and other affiliated funds are holding their annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026, to elect six trustees to the Board.

Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and six other funds are invited to vote on the election of six Trustees at the annual meeting on February 17, 2026.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III and other affiliated funds are soliciting shareholder votes for the election of six Trustees at their annual meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II and other John Hancock funds are soliciting proxies for their annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026, to elect six Trustees.

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund and related funds are seeking shareholder votes on the election of six Trustees at their annual meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026.

John Hancock Funds announce their annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026, to elect six Trustees for a three-year term.

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund and other affiliated funds are soliciting proxies for their annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026, to elect six Trustees.

John Hancock Investors Trust is soliciting shareholder votes for the election of thirteen trustees at its annual meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026.

John Hancock Income Securities Trust and Investors Trust announce their annual shareholder meeting in February 2026 to elect thirteen Trustees.

Acuity Inc. has filed definitive additional materials related to its proxy statement with the SEC.

Soho House & Co Inc. stockholders are invited to vote on a proposal to adopt a merger agreement to take the company private at $9.00 per share in cash.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has filed definitive additional proxy soliciting materials with the SEC.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. announces its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to address director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an amendment to its Associate Stock Purchase Plan.

Acuity Inc. reports robust fiscal 2025 financial performance, driven by strategic acquisitions and innovation in lighting and intelligent spaces, as it prepares for its annual stockholder meeting.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. announces a strategic refocus on its core industrial gases business, board refreshment, and new CEO, targeting high single-digit annual adjusted EPS growth.

IBM announces its intent to acquire Confluent, aiming to create a 'smart data platform' and capitalize on the growing real-time data market for AI.

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. announces its 2025 annual stockholders meeting to be held virtually on December 31, 2025, to elect a Class I director and ratify UHY LLP as its independent auditor.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

STAAR Surgical Company's merger agreement with Alcon has been amended, increasing the cash consideration for stockholders to $30.75 per share, up from $28.00, ahead of a crucial shareholder vote.

Jamf Holding Corp. provides an update on its proposed acquisition by Francisco Partners, confirming a shareholder vote on January 8, 2026, and ongoing regulatory reviews.

Jamf Holding Corp. stockholders are invited to a special meeting to vote on a definitive merger agreement where the company will be acquired by affiliates of Francisco Partners for $13.05 per share in cash.

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. reports double-digit gains in revenue, net income, and EPS for fiscal year 2025, driven by increased average assets under management and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining a strong dividend.

Synchronoss Technologies provides an update on the procedural steps and expected timeline for its acquisition by Lumine Group, anticipating a first-half 2026 closing.