SYPRIS SOLUTIONS INC
For the period ended Jun 16, 2026. Filed Apr 30, 2026.
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Jun 16, 2026 · Filed Apr 30, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement | ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Sypris Solutions, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting
and
Proxy Statement
SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.
101 Bullitt Lane, Suite 450
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
| TIME | 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
| PLACE | Residence Inn by Marriott |
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Rock Bridge Room
401 Bullitt Lane, Louisville, Kentucky 40222
| ITEMS OF BUSINESS | (1) To elect the two Class III members of the Board of Directors named in this Proxy Statement. |
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(2) An advisory approval of the Company’s named executive officer compensation.
(3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof.
| RECORD DATE | Holders of record of Sypris Solutions, Inc. common stock at the close of business on April 27, 2026, are entitled to vote at the meeting. |
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| PROXY VOTING | It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. If you are a holder of record, you can vote your shares in one of four ways: |
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(1) Visit the website noted on your proxy card to vote via the Internet;
(2) Use the toll-free telephone number on your proxy card to vote by telephone;
(3) Sign, date and return your proxy card in the enclosed envelope to vote by mail; or
(4) Attend the meeting in person.
If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee, you should have received a voting instructions card with these proxy materials from that organization rather than from us. Follow the instructions from your broker, bank or other nominee included with these proxy materials, or contact your broker, bank or other nominee to request a legal proxy.
A Proxy Statement describing matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting is attached to this notice.
Jeffrey T. Gill
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
May 11, 2026
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
The notice of annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 16, 2026, this Proxy Statement, form of proxy card and the Sypris Solutions 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K are available atwww.sypris.com/proxy-materials.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PROXY STATEMENT | 1 |
| GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY | 4 |
| RELATIONSHIP WITH INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | 10 |
| AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT | 12 |
| PROPOSAL ONE, ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 13 |
| CLASS III DIRECTOR NOMINEES FOR TERMS EXPIRING IN 2029 | 14 |
| CLASS I DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2027 | 15 |
| CLASS II DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2028 | 16 |
| STOCK OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 17 |
| DELINQUENT SECTION 16(A) REPORTS | 19 |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | 20 |
| SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | 22 |
| OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 2025 | 25 |
| PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 25 |
| 2025 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 29 |
| PROPOSAL TWO, ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION | 30 |
| OTHER MATTERS | 31 |
| SUBMISSION OF STOCKHOLDERS PROPOSALS | 31 |
Sypris Solutions, Inc. 101 Bullitt Lane, Suite 450 Louisville, Kentucky 40222
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