Shareholders Approve First Eagle Merger, Paving Way for Delisting

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Shareholders of Diamond Hill Investment Group have approved the merger agreement with First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, a critical step towards the company going private.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Shareholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, with 1,911,619 votes for and 3,201 against.

• Merger-Related Compensation Approved

  The non-binding, advisory proposal for executive compensation related to the merger was also approved by shareholders.

• Expected Closing in Q2 2026

  The merger is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to remaining customary closing conditions, including client consents.

• Company to Go Private

  Upon completion, Diamond Hill Investment Group will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Eagle, and its shares will be delisted from Nasdaq.

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Diamond Hill Investment Group shareholders have officially approved the definitive cash merger agreement with First Eagle Investment Management, LLC. This vote, following the definitive agreement confirmed in the 10-K filed on February 26, 2026, removes a significant contingency and brings the company closer to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Eagle. The approval of the merger agreement and the advisory vote on merger-related compensation signals strong internal support for the transaction. The company expects the merger to close in the second quarter of 2026, after which its common shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market, marking its transition to a private entity.