Helen of Troy Shareholders Back Board, Pay Plan as CEO Maps Turnaround Roadmap

Helen of Troy (HELE) shareholders approved all four proposals at the 2026 annual general meeting, including the election of nine directors and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The company also moved to expand its stock buyback authorization (per the article’s focus on “stock buybacks to buy”). Overall, the approvals are a modest positive for capital-return expectations, with limited near-term market impact given the news is largely procedural.