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DONALDSON Co INC

For the period ended Oct 2, 2024. Filed Oct 2, 2024.

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Oct 2, 2024 · Filed Oct 2, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Donaldson Company, Inc.

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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.

1400 West 94th Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431-2370

www.donaldson.com

NOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (CST)

RECORD DATE: Close of business on September 23, 2024.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS:

(1) Election of Directors;

(2) Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers;

(3) Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025; and

(4) Any other business that properly comes before the meeting.

PROXY VOTING:

It is important that your shares are represented and voted at the Annual Meeting. You received instructions on voting your shares on the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting. If you received paper copies of the proxy materials, instructions on the different ways to vote your shares are found on the enclosed proxy card. Vote by proxy even if you plan to log in and attend the Annual Meeting.

HOW TO ATTEND THE MEETING:

Attend our virtual meeting online and vote your shares electronically by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DCI2024. This year's meeting will again be completely virtual which makes participation and engagement convenient for all our stockholders. You will need the 16-digit control number that is printed in the box marked by the arrow on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card to enter the Annual Meeting.

PLEASE PROMPTLY VOTE YOUR PROXY TO SAVE US THE EXPENSE OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION.

Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on November 22, 2024: Our 2024 Proxy Statement and our Fiscal 2024 Annual Report to Stockholders are available at www.proxyvote.com.

By Order of the Board of Directors
Dated: October 2, 2024Amy C. BeckerSecretary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROPOSALS YOU ARE ASKED TO VOTE ON1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING2
Why did I receive this Proxy Statement?2
Why did I receive a notice in the mail regarding the internet availability of proxy materials instead of a full set of proxy materials?2
What does it mean if I receive more than one proxy card?2
Who pays for the cost of proxy preparation and solicitation?2
What am I voting on, what does the Board recommend and what vote is required to approve each item?3
How do I vote my shares?4
How do I vote if I hold stock through a Donaldson employee benefit plan?4
How do I vote my shares held in “street name” in a brokerage or bank account?4
What if I submit a proxy and then change my mind?4
Who may attend the meeting?5
How many shares must be present to conduct the meeting?5
How will voting on any other business be conducted?5
Where do I find the voting results of the meeting?5
How do I submit a stockholder proposal for next year's Annual Meeting?5
SECURITY OWNERSHIP6
ITEM 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS8
Board Recommendation8
Information Regarding Directors9
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE16
Corporate Governance Highlights16
Board Oversight and Director Independence16
Policy and Procedures Regarding Transactions with Related Persons17
Board Leadership Structure17
Risk Oversight by Board of Directors18
Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors19
Audit Committee20
Audit Committee Expertise20
Human Resources Committee21
Corporate Governance Committee22
Corporate Governance Guidelines22
Security Trading and Information Disclosure Policy22
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics22
Board Composition22
Director Commitments23
Director Selection Process23
Executive Sessions and Evaluations24
Board Evaluations24
Communications with Directors25
Complaint-Handling Procedures25
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION25
Director Compensation Process25
Director Compensation Program Elements26
Fiscal 2024 Director Compensation27
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION29
Compensation Committee Report29
Compensation Discussion and Analysis30
Compensation Risk Analysis41
Summary Compensation Table42
Fiscal 2024 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table44
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2024 Fiscal Year-End45
Fiscal 2024 Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table47
Pension Benefits47
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation49
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control49
Pay Ratio Disclosure54
Pay Versus Performance Disclosure54
Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards59
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM60
Audit Committee Report60
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees61
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures61
ITEM 2: NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS62
Board Recommendation62
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION63
ITEM 3: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM64
Board Recommendation64
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