Shareholders Approve Delaware Reincorporation, Name Change, and Opt-Out of Anti-Takeover Statute

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NL Industries shareholders approved a reincorporation to Delaware, a name change to NLI Holdings, Inc., and opted out of Delaware's anti-takeover statute, potentially impacting future control and M&A activity.

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• Reincorporation to Delaware Approved

  Shareholders approved the reincorporation of NL Industries from New Jersey to Delaware, with the company to be renamed NLI Holdings, Inc. This follows the PRE 14A filing on March 9, 2026, and DEF 14A filing on March 25, 2026, which proposed these changes.

• Opt-Out of Delaware Anti-Takeover Statute

  Shareholders approved opting out of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which removes certain anti-takeover protections and could impact future M&A dynamics or control by Valhi, Inc.

• Routine Director Elections and Say-on-Pay

  Shareholders elected eight directors and approved executive compensation on a nonbinding advisory basis, both with high approval rates.

• Quarterly Dividend Declared

  The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on June 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2026. This re-confirms the dividend amount previously announced on February 26, 2026.

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Shareholders of NL Industries, Inc. have approved the company's reincorporation from New Jersey to Delaware and a name change to NLI Holdings, Inc. Critically, they also voted to opt out of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which is an anti-takeover provision. This change could make the company more susceptible to hostile takeovers or facilitate actions by its controlling shareholder, Valhi, Inc., without the same level of minority shareholder protection.