AOS Director Dr. Ilham Kadri Tenders Resignation After Vote

A. O. Smith Corporation held its Annual Meeting on April 13, 2026, where Dr. Ilham Kadri received more "withheld" votes (50,510,430) than "for" votes (46,774,289) for her re-election to the Board. Consequently, Dr. Kadri tendered her resignation in accordance with the company's Director Resignation Policy, pending Board determination. Stockholders also approved the compensation of named executive officers and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.