Robert Half Amends Proxy Statement Following Director's Passing, Reduces Board Nominees
RHI sits 22% above its 52-week low of $21.83.
Summary
Robert Half Inc. filed an amendment to its definitive proxy statement, announcing the death of director Dirk A. Kempthorne and the subsequent reduction in the number of directors to be elected at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · RHI
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Director's Passing Announced
The company announced the untimely passing of director Dirk A. Kempthorne on April 24, 2026, who was a nominee for re-election to the Board of Directors.
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Nominee Removed from Election
Dirk A. Kempthorne is no longer standing for re-election, and any votes cast for him in Proposal 1 of the Annual Meeting will be disregarded.
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Board Size Reduced
The Board has reduced the size and number of directors to be elected at the Annual Meeting to eight, down from the previously proposed number.
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Proxy Statement Amended
This filing amends and supplements the Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 10, 2026, to reflect these changes.
Analysis · RHI · Trade & Services
This amendment informs stockholders of the unexpected death of director Dirk A. Kempthorne, a nominee for re-election. The loss of an experienced director, described as an "important advisor" providing "thoughtful counsel," is a notable governance event. It directly impacts the upcoming Annual Meeting by removing a nominee and reducing the proposed board size, requiring adjustments to the voting process. Investors should note the change in board composition and the potential search for a new independent director.
At the time of this filing, RHI was trading at $26.61 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.7B. The 52-week trading range was $21.83 to $48.54. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.