ALAMO GROUP INC
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
Filed by the Registrant
x
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant
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Check the appropriate box:
| o | Preliminary Proxy Statement | ||||
| o | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) | ||||
| x | Definitive Proxy Statement | ||||
| o | Definitive Additional Materials | ||||
| o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 | ||||
| ALAMO GROUP INC. | ||
| (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) | ||
| (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) | ||
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
| x | No fee required. | ||||
| o | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. | ||||
| o | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. | ||||
Alamo Group Inc.
1627 East Walnut Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Roderick R. Baty
Independent Chair of the Board of Directors
March 8, 2024
1627 East Walnut Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
DEAR FELLOW STOCKHOLDERS:
You are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Alamo Group Inc. The Annual Meeting will be held in a virtual-only format on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
HOW TO ATTEND THE 2024 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To attend the Annual Meeting you will need to visit
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024
, and you will be required to enter the control number found on your proxy notice or proxy card you previously received. In accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), instead of mailing a printed copy of our proxy materials to each stockholder of record, we are furnishing proxy materials to our stockholders on the internet. You will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials, unless you specifically request such a copy. Instead, on or about March 13, 2024, we will mail to our stockholders a Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials containing instructions on how to access our proxy materials and annual report on the internet. We believe the furnishing of these materials electronically is more efficient, reducing costs and environmental impacts. The Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials will instruct you as to how you may access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials and how to request paper copies of materials if you wish. The Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials will also instruct you as to how you may submit your proxy vote on the internet. Our Proxy Statement and 2023 Annual Report to stockholders are available at the website referenced in the Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and on our website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link to 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link.
If you have difficulty accessing the Annual Meeting through the Annual Meeting Website, please call technical support at the telephone number on the login page for the Annual Meeting and a representative will be available to assist you. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be available during the entire time of the Annual Meeting at the Annual Meeting Website. You may vote during the Annual Meeting by following the instructions available on the meeting website during the meeting.
Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 8, 2024, the record date for the Annual Meeting, will be afforded the same rights and opportunities to vote, ask questions, and participate as they would at an in-person meeting. Once you have entered the virtual Annual Meeting platform, you will be able to type and submit your questions by using the applicable field provided in the web portal before the polls close. You or your proxy holder may participate, vote, and ask questions at the virtual Annual Meeting subject to our Annual Meeting rules and procedures. We will post the Rules for Conduct for the Annual Meeting to our Investor Relations website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link to 2024 Annual Meeting Information no later than one week prior to the Annual Meeting date, and will also make them available during the Annual Meeting through the virtual meeting platform. During the Annual Meeting, the Company will receive questions that are pertinent to the Company and the official business of the Annual Meeting subject to time constraints. Only stockholders with a valid control number will be allowed to ask questions.
Stockholders are encouraged to login to the virtual Annual Meeting several minutes prior to the start time in order to leave enough time to confirm the connection is sufficient to access the virtual meeting site and to allow sufficient time to get familiar with the virtual meeting features. Technical support will also be available during the Annual Meeting. If any stockholder experiences technical difficulty, please call technical support at the telephone number available on the Annual Meeting Website and a representative will be available to assist.
Your vote is very important. Whether or not you expect to attend the virtual Annual Meeting and regardless of the number of shares you own, please promptly vote by telephone or over the internet or by completing, signing, dating and returning your proxy card, if you have requested that a paper copy of proxy materials be mailed to you. Even if you vote in advance, you are still entitled to attend the virtual Annual Meeting and vote at the meeting. If you vote at the meeting, that vote will have the effect of revoking any prior vote.
Thank you for your support.
Roderick R. Baty
Independent Chair of the Board of Directors
March 8, 2024
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Alamo Group Inc.
1627 East Walnut Street Seguin, Texas 78155 |
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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF ALAMO GROUP INC.:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Alamo Group Inc. (the “Company”) will be held in a virtual-only format on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, for the following purposes:
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WHO
Stockholders of
record at the close of business on March 8, 2024
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WHEN
May 2, 2024 at
9:00 a.m. Central
Daylight Time
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To elect the eight (8) directors
named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified;
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To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers
("NEOs") on an advisory basis (the "say-on-pay proposal");
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To ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP
as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and
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VIRTUAL MEETING
URL ACCESS
www.virtualshareholder
meeting.com/ALG2024
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To transact such other business
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In accordance with the Bylaws of the Company, the Board of Directors fixed the record date for the meeting as March 8, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Stockholders who do not expect to attend the virtual Annual Meeting are urged to vote by telephone or over the internet or by completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card enclosed in the proxy materials, if you have requested that paper proxy materials be mailed to you.
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A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder, shall be open to examination by any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten business days prior to the meeting, commencing April 17, 2024, at the Company's office at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Edward T. Rizzuti
Secretary
Dated: March 8, 2024
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| Voting and Proxies | 5 | ||||
| Votes Required to Approve a Proposal | 6 | ||||
| Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock | 7 | ||||
| Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors | 10 | ||||
| Information Concerning Directors | 16 | ||||
| Board Committees, Meetings and Charters | 18 | ||||
| Board Leadership Structure | 19 | ||||
| The Board's Role in Strategic and Risk Oversight | 20 | ||||
| Board Oversight of ESG Matters | 21 | ||||
| Code of Business Conduct and Ethics | 21 | ||||
| Stock Ownership Guidelines | 21 | ||||
| Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging | 22 | ||||
| Sustainability and Environmental and Social Governance | 23 | ||||
| Other Corporate Governance Information | 24 | ||||
| Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 24 | ||||
| Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation | 25 | ||||
| Report of the Audit Committee | 26 | ||||
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 27 | ||||
| Introduction | 27 | |||||||
| 2023 Company Performance Highlights | 27 | |||||||
| Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives | 29 | |||||||
| Compensation and Governance Practices | 30 | |||||||
| Compensation Committee Responsibilities and Consultant Independence | 30 | |||||||
| Market Alignment of Executive Compensation | 31 | |||||||
| Role of the CEO and the Compensation Committee in Compensation Decisions | 31 | |||||||
| Components of Executive Compensation | 32 | |||||||
| Other Compensation Elements | 38 | |||||||
| Compensation Committee Report | 40 | |||||||
| 2023 Summary Compensation Table | 41 | |||||||
| Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | 45 | |||||||
| CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure | 48 | |||||||
| Pay Versus Performance | 49 | |||||||
| Director Compensation During 2023 | 53 | |||||||
Proxy Summary
This summary highlights certain information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you may wish to consider prior to voting. Please review the entire Proxy Statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”) for more detailed information.
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| PROPOSAL 1 | The election of the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified | "FOR" | ||||||
| PROPOSAL 2 | The approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”) on an advisory basis | "FOR" | ||||||
| PROPOSAL 3 | The ratification of the Audit Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 | "FOR" | ||||||
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES
Each member of our Board of Directors is elected annually. You are being asked to vote on the election of these eight nominees, all of whom currently serve as directors. The table below reflects the Board Committees as of the date of the annual meeting, May 2, 2024.
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| Robert P. Bauer | 65 | 2015 | a | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||
| Eric P. Etchart | 67 | 2015 | a | n | n | |||||||||||||||
| Nina C. Grooms | 55 | 2021 | a | n | n | |||||||||||||||
| Paul D. Householder | 54 | 2024 | a | n | ||||||||||||||||
| Tracy C. Jokinen | 55 | 2016 | a | n | n | |||||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard (CEO) | 64 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Richard W. Parod
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| Lorie L. Tekorius | 56 | 2019 | a | n | n | |||||||||||||||
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Mr. Parod was appointed the Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024.
DIVERSITY OF BOARD
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| Alamo Group Inc. |
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DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Our Board possesses a broad range of qualifications and skills that facilitate strong oversight of the Company's management and strategic development. The following matrix identifies the primary skills that the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Board considered in connection with the nomination of the eight incumbent directors. While unmarked items in the table below may indicate only cursory knowledge relating to a given category, the marked items indicate strong expertise or experience in the applicable category or categories.
| Experience/Qualifications | Bauer |
Etchart
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| Financial Expertise | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||
| Organizational Development & Succession Planning | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | |||||||||||||||||||
| Company End-Markets/Distribution Channels | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | |||||||||||||||||||
| International Experience | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||
| Strategic Planning & Execution | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Governance | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | |||||||||||||||||||
| Technology Development/Technical Product Development | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IT and Cybersecurity | n | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Goods Manufacturing/Supply Chain | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mergers & Acquisitions | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | n | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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2023 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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Net Sales of
$1.7 billion
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Fully Diluted EPS
of $11.36
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EBITDA of
$247 million*
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Annual Increase of 12%
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Annual Increase of 33%
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Annual Increase of 26%
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EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Our Board of Directors recommends that you vote “For” our advisory proposal on executive compensation. The non-binding advisory vote gives our stockholders the opportunity to approve the compensation paid to individuals identified as named executive officers (the "NEOs") in this Proxy Statement. The Compensation Committee of our Board (the "Compensation Committee") designed our compensation program to align the actions of our NEOs with the long-term interests of our stockholders based on the overall philosophy to pay executives for their performance. Our executive compensation program ties incentive compensation to the achievement of both annual and long-term (three-year) financial performance goals of our Company. The annual incentive awards are tied to annual financial and other performance goals and are paid in cash, while the three-year incentive awards are tied to three-year financial goals and are made in the form of performance share units ("PSUs").
2023 Compensation Highlights
Our 2023 annual cash incentive plan for all of our NEOs is comprised of objective components. Actual payouts under our annual cash incentive plan can range from 0% to 200% of the target incentive opportunity depending upon performance. For Mr. Leonard and our other NEOs who hold Company-wide positions, Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover were used as the objective financial performance measures for determining 2023 incentive payouts. For our Division leaders (Messrs. Haberman and Raborn), Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year were used as the financial performance measures for determining 2023 objective incentive payouts. Our adjusted pre-tax income exceeded the target set by our Compensation Committee, resulting in a payout of 196% of target for our NEOs for that portion of our plan. We began providing performance-based equity compensation in 2020 under PSUs that were issued to our NEOs in 2020 covering the three year period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. No shares were issued to our NEOs as a result of the PSUs issued in 2020 that covered the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2022 because the threshold performance goals for issuance were not met. Shares were, however, issued to our NEOs as a result of the PSUs issued in 2021 that covered the three year period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 because the threshold performance goals for issuance were met for the period. Please refer to the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for more details regarding the 2023 compensation outcomes for our NEOs.
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Alamo Group Inc.
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These materials are provided to you because the Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) of Alamo Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is soliciting your proxy to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on May 2, 2024, and at any meeting scheduled as a result of any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. To attend the Annual Meeting you will need to visit
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024
, and you will be required to enter the control number found on the notice or proxy card you previously received. Pursuant to rules approved by the SEC, we are electronically disseminating Annual Meeting materials instead of mailing printed copies of the materials to each of our stockholders. Accordingly, our Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is being mailed to stockholders on or about March 13, 2024. The Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials includes instructions on how to access Annual Meeting materials via the internet and how to vote. The notice will also provide instructions on how to obtain paper copies of proxy materials, if preferred. Our Proxy Statement and 2023 Annual Report to stockholders are available at the website referenced in the Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and on our website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024:
Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link
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VOTING AND PROXIES
Only holders of record of common stock, par value $.10 per share (“Common Stock”), of the Company at the close of business on March 8, 2024 (the “Record Date”) shall be entitled to vote at the meeting. There were 20,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock and 12,045,181 shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote. Any stockholder giving a proxy has the power to revoke the same at any time prior to its use by giving notice in person or in writing to the Secretary of the Company. The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of shares of Common Stock having a majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is necessary to constitute a quorum at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournment thereof. If you have requested paper copies of the annual materials and receive a proxy card, please note that by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card, you authorize the persons named as proxies on the proxy card to represent you and vote your shares at the meeting. If you are not present at
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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the meeting, your shares can be voted only when represented by a proxy either pursuant to the proxy card or otherwise. You may indicate a vote on the proxy card in connection with any of the listed proposals, and your shares will be voted accordingly. If you indicate a preference to abstain from voting, no vote will be cast.
VOTES REQUIRED TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL
Votes cast by proxy or in person at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed by the Company for the meeting. A majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and “broker non-votes” will be included in determining the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Where a stockholder’s proxy or ballot is properly executed and returned but does not provide voting instructions, the shares of such stockholder will nevertheless be counted as being present at the Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining a quorum.
“Broker non-votes” occur when a person holding shares in street name, such as through a brokerage firm, does not provide instructions as to how to vote those shares and the broker does not then vote those shares on the stockholder’s behalf.
Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. A “majority of the votes cast” means that the number of votes cast “for” a director exceeds the number of votes cast “against” that director. Abstentions and "broker non-votes" are not considered to be votes cast with respect to the election of directors. Under Delaware law, if the director is not elected at the Annual Meeting, the director will continue to serve on the Board as a “holdover director.” As required by the Company’s Bylaws, each director has submitted an irrevocable letter of resignation as director that becomes effective if he or she is not elected by stockholders and the Board accepts the resignation. If a director is not elected, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider the director’s resignation and recommend to the Board whether to accept or reject the resignation. The Board will decide whether to accept or reject the resignation and publicly disclose its decision and, if it rejects the resignation, the rationale behind the decision, within 90 days after the election results are certified.
Approval of the say-on-pay proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation. Under New York Stock Exchange rules, if your broker holds your shares in its name, your broker is not permitted to vote your shares with respect to the say-on-pay proposal if your broker does not receive voting instructions from you. Abstentions and broker non-votes are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and therefore will have the same effect as a negative vote on this proposal.
The ratification of KPMG LLP’s appointment as the Company’s independent auditor requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Abstentions are present and entitled to vote and will thus have the same effect as a negative vote on the proposal to approve and ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP. The ratification of KPMG LLP's appointment as the Company's independent auditor is considered to be a "routine" proposal under New York Stock Exchange rules and, therefore, if you do not return voting instructions to your broker, your shares may be voted by your broker in its discretion on that proposal.
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK
Listed in the following table are the only beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Company's outstanding Common Stock that the Company is aware of as of February 16, 2024. In addition, this table includes the outstanding voting securities beneficially owned by the Company’s directors, by its executive officers that are listed in the Summary Compensation Table, and by its directors and executive officers as a group as of February 16, 2024. Unless indicated otherwise below, the address of each person named on the table below is: c/o Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
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Henry Crown and Company
c/o Brian Gilbert Gould & Ratner LLP 222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601 | 1,700,000 |
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BlackRock Inc.
55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10055 | 1,692,832 |
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14.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Vanguard Group
100 Vanguard Blvd. Malvern, PA 19355 | 759,699 |
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6.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
Building One 6300 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 | 611,433 |
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5.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roderick R. Baty | 22,406 |
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| Eric P. Etchart | 10,461 |
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| Robert P. Bauer | 10,254 |
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| Richard W. Parod | 7,522 |
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| Tracy C. Jokinen | 6,942 |
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| Lorie L. Tekorius | 3,762 |
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| Nina C. Grooms | 2,047 |
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| Paul D. Householder | — | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 29,363 |
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| Richard J. Wehrle | 25,941 |
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| Edward T. Rizzuti | 9,197 |
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| Richard H. Raborn | 9,032 |
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| Michael A. Haberman | 18,778 |
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| All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons) | 168,311 |
(7)(9)
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3.
Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.
4.
Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.
5.
Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.
6.
Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.
7.
Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.
8.
Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.
9.
Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Election of Directors
The Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).
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Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve
until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until
a successor is elected and qualified.
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Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.
We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominee’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.
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NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Robert P. Bauer
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Age:
65
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Director Since:
2015
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Robert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric. | ||||||||
| Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. | ||||||||
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
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Eric P. Etchart
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Age:
67
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Director Since:
2015
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Eric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow. | ||||||||
| Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets. | ||||||||
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Nina C. Grooms
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Age:
55
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Director Since:
2021
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Nina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. | ||||||||
| Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning. | ||||||||
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Paul D. Householder
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Age:
54
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Director Since:
2024
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Paul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. | ||||||||
| Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. | ||||||||
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
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Tracy C. Jokinen
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Age:
55
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Director Since:
2016
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Tracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (“G&K”), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (“Valspar”), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspar’s Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspar’s tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. | ||||||||
| Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company. | ||||||||
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Jeffery A. Leonard
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Age:
64
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Director Since:
2021
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Position:
President & CEO
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| Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. | ||||||||
| Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. | ||||||||
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Richard W. Parod
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Age:
70
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Director Since:
2017
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Position:
Independent Board Chair
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| Richard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. | ||||||||
| In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance. | ||||||||
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Lorie L. Tekorius
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Age:
56
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Director Since:
2019
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Position:
Independent Director
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| Lorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. | ||||||||
| Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations. | ||||||||
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
| PROPOSAL ONE | ||||||||
The Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Company’s website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:
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Committee
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Audit
Committee
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Nominating/Corporate
Governance Committee
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| Robert P. Bauer | n | n | n | ||||||||
| Eric P. Etchart | n | n | |||||||||
| Nina C. Grooms | n | n | |||||||||
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Paul D. Householder
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| Tracy C. Jokinen | n | n | |||||||||
| Lorie L. Tekorius | n | n | |||||||||
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Number of Fiscal 2023 Meetings
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Chair
n
Member
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1.
Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.
INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORS
None of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
| PROPOSAL ONE | ||||||||
Non-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.
In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any “material relationships” with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the “materiality” of a director’s relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the director’s standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arm’s length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.
The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.
If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Board’s policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.
Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted “FOR” these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting “abstain” on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors.
| "FOR" | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. | ||||
| Alamo Group Inc. |
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Proxy Statement | ||||||
Corporate Governance
BOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:
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Compensation
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Audit
Committee
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Nominating/Corporate
Governance Committee
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Review and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Company’s plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;
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Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Company’s executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;
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In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;
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Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;
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Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;
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Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;
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Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; and
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Approve and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy Statement
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Appoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;
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Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firm’s internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;
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Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;
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Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;
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Review the independence of the independent auditor;
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Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;
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Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;
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Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;
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Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;
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Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;
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Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; and
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Review financial risk assessment presented by management
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Evaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;
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Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;
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Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;
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Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;
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Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;
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Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;
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Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;
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Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;
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Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; and
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Develop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelines
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| Alamo Group Inc. |
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During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting.
The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are “Audit Committee financial experts,” and are independent under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards.
The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committee’s process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.
Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidate’s background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidate’s background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services.
All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Company’s website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.
BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
The Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.
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Currently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.
THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHT
Our Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.
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The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Company’s risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Company’s operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Board’s Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Company’s strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.
The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Company’s accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Company’s financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Company’s policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Company’s compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.
The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.
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BOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS
Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Company’s ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Company’s ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Company’s annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
The Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website.
STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES
Consistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:
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| Chief Executive Officer | 5 times annual base salary | ||||
| Division EVPs & CFO | 2.5 times annual base salary | ||||
| Other Company EVPs | 2 times annual base salary | ||||
| Company VPs and other Key Senior Executives | 1 time annual base salary | ||||
| Outside Directors | 5 times annual cash retainer | ||||
Each senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to
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the Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines.
For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.
PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGING
The Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.
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SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCE
In 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:
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| Energy Usage | Gigajoules/Labor Hours Worked | ||||
| Renewable Electric Energy | Renewable electric energy/total electric energy used | ||||
| Emissions | Greenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours Worked | ||||
| Water Usage | Water used (m3)/Labor Hours Worked | ||||
| Waste Generation | Landfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours Worked | ||||
| Waste Recycling | Recycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT) | ||||
| Employee Safety | Number of recordable injuries/100 employees | ||||
We chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports.
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2023 ESG INITIATIVES
In 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.
Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:
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Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipment
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Focused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat loss
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Completion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunities
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Expanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organization
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New product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product lines
OTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS
We recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.
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All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directors
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Independent directors meet regularly in executive session without management present
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The Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment
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33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverse
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Directors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)
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The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluations
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The Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directors
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The Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topics
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All directors are elected annually by majority vote
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Directors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirements
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain “related persons.” Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the “Policy”) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.
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For purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.
Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.
Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.
In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:
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The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;
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Whether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.
There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
All members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee.
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act.
The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.
The Audit Committee oversees the Company’s financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Company’s accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB”) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors’ independence.
The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Company’s assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Company’s financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.
In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.
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| Tracy C. Jokinen, Chair | Richard W. Parod, Member | ||||
| Robert P. Bauer, Member | Lorie L. Tekorius, Member | ||||
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (“Named Executive Officers” or “NEOs”). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Company’s executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were:
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | President & CEO | ||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | EVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer | ||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | EVP, General Counsel & Secretary | ||||
| Richard H. Raborn | EVP Vegetation Management | ||||
| Michael A. Haberman | EVP Industrial Equipment | ||||
2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
The Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:
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Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billion
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Achieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the Company
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Achieved net income for the year of $136.2 million
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Achieved record EBITDA of $247 million
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Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control market
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Continued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023
The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:
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EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.
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HISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE
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EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.
STOCKHOLDER RETURNS
We have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:
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$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.
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| Alamo Group Inc. | 100.00 | 163.18 | 180.16 | 192.93 | 186.60 | 278.40 | ||||||||||||||
| S&P SmallCap 600 | 100.00 | 122.78 | 136.64 | 173.29 | 145.39 | 168.73 | ||||||||||||||
| S&P 500 Industials | 100.00 | 129.37 | 143.68 | 174.02 | 164.49 | 194.31 | ||||||||||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Company’s long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Company’s historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The program’s annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management.
The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs.
The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:
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| Base Salary (Cash) | Fixed | Attract and retain executive talent | ||||||
| Annual Cash Incentive (Cash) | Performance-based | Align pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisions | ||||||
| Time-Based RSAs (Equity) | Time-based | Retain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder value | ||||||
| Performance-Based PSUs (Equity) | Performance-based | Align compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interests | ||||||
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COMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
The Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.
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MARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria.
For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:
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| Enpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc. | The Manitowoc Company, Inc. | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Astec Industries, Inc. | Titan Machinery Inc. | Tennant Company | ||||||||||||||||||
| Altra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 | Douglas Dynamics, Inc. | John Bean Technologies Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lindsay Corporation | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | Hillenbrand, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Titan International Inc. | Federal Signal Corp. |
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ROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONS
The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.
In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96
%
of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.
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COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:
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Annual base salary;
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Annual cash incentive compensation; and
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Long-term equity incentive compensation.
We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.
ANNUAL BASE SALARY
The Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:
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Professional experience and experience in the position;
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The Company’s and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;
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Market competitiveness;
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Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; and
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Recommendations of executive officers for key employees.
The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.
| NEO Name |
FY 2022
Annual Base Salary
($)
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FY 2023
Annual Base Salary
($)
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | 800,000 | 840,000 | ||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 410,000 | 440,000 | ||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 410,000 | 435,000 | ||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 467,100 | 486,500 | ||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 408,000 | 425,000 | ||||||
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ANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
The Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the “EIP”), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.
Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations.
The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets.
Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on management’s proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.
For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:
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2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components
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| Pre-Tax Income | Company Inventory Turnover | Payout % of Target | |||||||||
| Maximum | $175.8 million | 3.6 | 200% | ||||||||
| Target | $152.8 million | 3.2 | 100% | ||||||||
| Mid-Threshold | $137.6 million | 2.9 | 75% | ||||||||
| Threshold | $122.3 million | 2.7 | 50% | ||||||||
| Below Threshold | < $122.3 million | < 2.7 | 0% | ||||||||
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The weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:
| Weight | Criteria | ||||
| 75% | Company pre-tax income | ||||
| 25% |
Company inventory turnover
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For Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:
| Weight | Criteria | ||||
| 50% | Division EBIT | ||||
| 10% |
Company pre-tax income
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| 10% | Division organic revenue growth | ||||
| 25% | Division inventory turnover | ||||
| 5% | Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior year | ||||
Since the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Company’s internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEO’s total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.
| NEO |
% of Base Salary Incentive at
Target Performance
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | 100% | ||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 60% | ||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 55% | ||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 60% | ||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 60% | ||||
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2023 EIP Incentive Compensation Outcomes
Based on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:
| NEO Name | Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout | Company Inventory Turnover Payout | 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount | ||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard |
196%
|
69%
|
$1,379,700 | ||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle |
196%
|
69%
|
$433,620 | ||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti |
196%
|
69%
|
$392,968 | ||||||||
Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:
| NEO Name | Company Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout |
Division EBIT
Payout | Division Organic Growth Payout | Division Inventory Turnover Payout | Division Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout | 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount | ||||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn |
196%
|
167%
|
56%
|
0%
|
50%
|
$324,593 | ||||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman |
196%
|
200%
|
200%
|
100%
|
160%
|
$440,130 | ||||||||||||||
Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the “Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan” column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.
LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company’s equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete
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discretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.
RSAs
RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).
PSUs
PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company’s common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year.
PSU Metrics
Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital.
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Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Company’s actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income.
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ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:
| EBIT | + | Amortization Expense | ||||||
| Total Debt | + | Equity | ||||||
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2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes
The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.
| 2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth | Performance Target | Payout % of Target | ||||||
| Maximum | $493.39 million | 200% | ||||||
| Target | $403.68 million | 100% | ||||||
| Threshold | $291.55 million | 50% | ||||||
| Below Threshold | < $291.55 million | 0% | ||||||
| 2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested Capital | Performance Target | Payout % of Target | ||||||
| Maximum | 19.2% | 200% | ||||||
| Target | 15.7% | 100% | ||||||
| Threshold | 11.4% | 50% | ||||||
| Below Threshold | < 11.4% | 0% | ||||||
No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.
| Name | 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award | 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share Award | ||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 3,462 | 4,639 | ||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 993 | 1,331 | ||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 993 | 1,331 | ||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 1,185 | 1,588 | ||||||
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(1)
|
— | — | ||||||
1.
Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.
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2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards
The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023:
| Name |
2023 Target Value
|
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | $2,180,710 | ||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | $650,256 | ||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | $440,634 | ||||
| Richard H. Raborn | $500,526 | ||||
| Michael A. Haberman | $475,928 | ||||
Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:
| Name |
2023 RSA Award (shares)
|
2023 PSU Award (target shares)
|
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | 6,117 | 6,117 | ||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 1,824 | 1,824 | ||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 1,236 | 1,236 | ||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 1,404 | 1,404 | ||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||||
OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTS
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.
The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participant’s right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Company’s contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participant’s death or a
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change in control, the participant’s vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participant’s death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.
Change in Control Severance Arrangements
The Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for ‘‘good reason,’’ as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executive’s target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below.
| Name | Severance Factor | ||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 3 | ||||
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Richard J. Wehrle
(1)
|
2 | ||||
|
Edward T. Rizzuti
(1)
|
2 | ||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 2 | ||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 2 | ||||
1.
The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.
The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.
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Perquisites
The Company’s NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:
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Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;
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Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;
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401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; and
We provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers.
The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committee’s overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.
Other Benefits
NEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Company’s compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.
In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Company’s Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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| Richard W. Parod, Chair | Tracy C. Jokinen, Member | ||||
| Robert P. Bauer, Member |
Paul D. Householder, Member
(1)
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| Eric P. Etchart, Member | |||||
1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024.
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2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:
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Name and
Principal Position | Year |
Salary
($)
(1)
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Bonus
Payments
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)
(2)
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Option
Awards
($)
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
(3)
|
Change of Pension
Value
($)
(4)
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
(5)
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Total
($)
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Jeffery A. Leonard
President & CEO
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2023 | 832,308 | — | 2,180,710 | — | 1,379,700 | 346,949 | 49,723 | 4,789,390 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 790,385 | — | 1,500,402 | — | 793,600 | 21,240 | 25,921 | 3,131,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 624,846 | — | 1,081,830 | — | 731,609 | 342,199 | 35,775 | 2,816,259 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Richard J. Wehrle
EVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer
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2023 | 434,231 | — | 650,256 | — | 433,620 | 138,273 | 13,795 | 1,670,175 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 408,231 | — | 500,686 | — | 206,025 | — | 7,132 | 1,122,074 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 319,815 | — | 310,570 | — | 186,431 | 103,002 | 17,284 | 937,102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Edward T. Rizzuti
EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
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2023 | 430,192 | — | 440,634 | — | 392,968 | 124,817 | 8,669 | 1,397,280 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 410,000 | — | 360,824 | — | 218,940 | — | 3,599 | 993,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 336,500 | — | 310,570 | — | 175,297 | 84,682 | 16,516 | 923,565 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Richard H. Raborn
EVP Vegetation Management
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2023 | 497,738 | — | 500,526 | — | 324,593 | 153,840 | 30,455 | 1,507,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 472,794 | — | 400,548 | — | 372,045 | — | 23,064 | 1,268,451 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 429,192 | — | 370,620 | — | 456,003 | 100,914 | 24,497 | 1,381,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael A. Haberman
EVP Industrial Equipment
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2023 | 421,731 | — | 475,928 | — | 440,130 | 57,285 | 21,912 | 1,416,986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 404,538 | — | 400,548 | — | 129,254 | — | 15,408 | 949,748 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 361,538 | — | 112,594 | — | 143,522 | 51,438 | 26,037 | 695,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
All NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.
2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
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Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards
(1)
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Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards
(2)
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All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of Stock
or Units
(#)
(3)
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All Other
Option Awards:
Number of Securities
Underlying Options
(#)
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Exercise
or Base
Price of Option Awards
($/Sh)
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Grant-Date
Fair Value
of Stock and
Option Awards
($)
(4)
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Grant
Date
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Threshold
($) |
Target
($)
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($)
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Threshold
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Target
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Maximum
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | — | — | 840,000 | 1,680,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | 3,059 | 6,117 | 12,234 | — | — | — | 1,090,355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6,117 | — | — | 1,090,355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | — | — | 264,000 | 528,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | 912 | 1,824 | 3,648 | — | — | — | 325,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,824 | — | — | 325,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | — | — | 239,250 | 478,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | 618 | 1,236 | 2,472 | — | — | — | 220,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,236 | — | — | 220,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Richard H. Raborn
|
— | — | 291,900 | 583,800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | 702 | 1,404 | 2,808 | — | — | — | 250,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,404 | — | — | 250,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Michael A. Haberman
|
— | — | 255,000 | 510,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | 668 | 1,335 | 2,670 | — | — | — | 237,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/25/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,335 | — | — | 237,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised
Options
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options
(#)
|
Option Exercise Price
($)
|
Option
Expiration
Date
|
Number of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested
(#)
|
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested
($)
|
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested
(#)
|
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value
of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have
Not Vested
($)
|
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| Name |
Exercisable
(#)
|
Unexercisable
(#) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | — | — | — | — | — |
469
(1)
|
98,579 |
5,439
(5)
|
1,143,223 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
685
(2)
|
143,980 |
6,117
(6)
|
1,285,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
3,626
(3)
|
762,149 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
6,117
(4)
|
1,285,732 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | — | — | — | — | — |
331
(1)
|
69,573 |
1,815
(5)
|
381,495 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
1,210
(3)
|
254,330 |
1,824
(6)
|
383,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
1,824
(4)
|
383,387 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | — | — | — | — | — |
331
(1)
|
69,573 |
1,236
(5)
|
259,795 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
872
(3)
|
183,286 |
1,308
(6)
|
274,929 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
1,236
(4)
|
259,795 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,000 | — | — | 52.51 | 8/10/2025 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | — | — | — | — | — |
395
(1)
|
83,025 |
1,452
(5)
|
305,196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
968
(3)
|
203,464 |
1,404
(6)
|
295,107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
1,404
(4)
|
295,107 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | — | — | — | — | — |
240
(1)
|
50,446 |
1,452
(5)
|
305,196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
968
(3)
|
203,464 |
1,335
(6)
|
280,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
1,335
(4)
|
280,604 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 700 | — | — | 54.24 | 5/11/2025 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,000 | — | — | 54.87 | 5/9/2026 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.
Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments.
2.
Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.
3.
Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments.
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4.
Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.
5.
This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.
6.
This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.
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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name |
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise
(#) |
Value Realized Upon Exercise
($) |
Number of
Shares Acquired on Vesting (#) |
Value Realized
on Vesting
($)
|
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| Jeffery A. Leonard | 1,000 | 120,125 | 8,680 | 1,687,876 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 2,500 | 322,925 | 3,056 | 587,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 1,100 | 135,399 | 2,887 | 557,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | — | — | 3,454 | 666,968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | — | — | 1,174 | 209,422 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Plan Name |
Number of Years Credited Service
(#)
|
Present Value of Accumulated Benefit
($)
(1)
|
Payments During Last Fiscal Year
($)
|
|||||||||||||
|
Jeffery A. Leonard
|
SERP | 12 | 1,574,694 | — | |||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | SERP | 36 | 876,392 | — | |||||||||||||
|
Edward T. Rizzuti
(2)
|
SERP | 8 | 447,720 | — | |||||||||||||
|
Richard H. Raborn
(2)
|
SERP | 9 | 617,926 | — | |||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | SERP | 37 | 439,995 | — | |||||||||||||
1.
The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plan’s earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.
2.
As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
This section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Company’s existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on December 29, 2023.
Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Company’s equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.
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Change in Control Agreements
We have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executive’s target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.
Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control
(1)
| Name |
Severance
Payment
($)
(2)
|
Value of Accelerated Equity Awards
($)
(3)
|
Health
Benefits
($)
(4)
|
Aggregate
Payments
($)
|
|||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 5,040,000 | 3,476,881 | 14,351 | 8,531,232 | |||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 1,408,000 | 1,088,137 | 12,197 | 2,508,334 | |||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 1,348,500 | 781,671 | 22,262 | 2,152,433 | |||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 1,556,800 | 882,445 | — | 2,439,245 | |||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 1,360,000 | 830,576 | 14,351 | 2,204,927 | |||||||||||||
1.
An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for “cause,” or (2) by the NEO for “good reason.” Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.
2.
Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.
3.
Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.
4.
Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.
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A detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the “Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End” table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEO’s employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.
The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).
The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Company’s expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.
The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.
|
Termination
For Cause
|
Death or Disability |
Change in
Control
|
Any Other
Involuntary/Voluntary
Termination Without Cause
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name |
Forfeit
($) |
Vesting
($) |
Forfeit
($)
|
Immediate Vesting
($) |
Vesting
($) |
Forfeit
($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 4,719,396 | 3,476,881 | 1,242,515 | 1,186,441 | — | 4,719,396 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 1,472,171 | 1,088,137 | 384,034 | 380,847 | — | 1,472,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 1,047,377 | 781,671 | 265,705 | 269,018 | — | 1,047,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 1,181,898 | 882,445 | 299,453 | 300,849 | — | 1,181,898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 1,120,313 | 830,576 | 289,736 | 296,063 | — | 1,120,313 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SERP
The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participant’s right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participant’s death or a change in control, the participant’s vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participant’s death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.
The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.
|
Termination
For Cause
|
Death or Disability
(1)
|
Change in
Control
|
Any Other
Involuntary/Voluntary
Termination Without Cause
(1)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name |
Forfeit
($) |
Vesting
($) |
Forfeit
($)
|
Immediate Vesting
($) |
Vesting
($) |
Forfeit
($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeffery A. Leonard | 1,574,694 | 1,574,694 | — | 2,390,001 | 1,574,694 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard J. Wehrle | 876,392 | 876,392 | — | 1,218,000 | 876,392 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward T. Rizzuti | 447,720 | — | 447,720 | 1,062,984 | — | 447,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard H. Raborn | 617,926 | — | 617,926 | 1,228,151 | — | 617,926 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael A. Haberman | 439,995 | 439,995 | — | 611,501 | 439,995 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390.
Our compensation review process yielded the following results:
■
2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045
■
Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390
■
Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1
We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Company’s long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.
PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE
The information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.
|
Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:
(4)
|
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|
Year
(1) |
Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)
(2)
($)
|
Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)
(2)
($)
|
Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)
(3)
($)
|
Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)
(3)
($)
|
Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers
(2)
($)
|
Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers
(3)
($)
|
Total Share-holder Return
($) |
S&P Industrials Index Total Return
(5)
($)
|
Net Income
($) |
Pre-tax Income
(6)
($)
|
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| 2023 | 4,789,390 | N/A | 6,002,308 | N/A | 1,497,898 | 1,838,765 | 170.62 | 150.20 | 136,160,827 | 175,119,847 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3,131,548 | N/A | 3,047,616 | N/A | 1,083,409 | 1,106,669 | 114.36 | 127.15 | 101,928,308 | 134,309,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2,816,259 | 3,577,356 | 2,588,461 | 2,113,987 | 966,572 | 981,069 | 118.24 | 134.52 | 80,244,876 | 109,497,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 |
N/A
(7)
|
3,104,939 |
N/A
(7)
|
3,117,996 | 984,988 | 1,023,095 | 110.41 | 111.06 | 57,804,451 | 79,757,278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2.
Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Company’s NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.
3.
To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table.
4.
Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
5.
Copyright© 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.
6.
As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Company’s performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.
7.
Mr. Leonard’s compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.
| Year |
Summary Compensation Table Total
($) (a) |
(Minus)
Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b) |
Plus
Service Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c) |
(Minus)
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year ($) (d) |
Plus
Fair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year ($) (e) |
Plus/(Minus)
Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years ($) (f) |
Plus
Fair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year ($) (g) |
Plus/(Minus)
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year ($) (h) |
(Minus)
Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year ($) (i) |
Plus
Dollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date ($) (j) |
Equals Compensation
Actually Paid ($) |
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| 2023 | 4,789,390 | (346,949) | — | (2,180,710) | 2,571,464 | 700,921 | — | 458,788 | — | 9,404 | 6,002,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3,131,548 | (21,240) | — | (1,500,402) | 1,540,325 | (46,961) | — | (61,847) | — | 6,193 | 3,047,616 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2,816,259 | (342,199) | 85,770 | (1,081,830) | 1,019,074 | 39,412 | — | 48,776 | — | 3,199 | 2,588,461 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3,577,356 | — | — | (2,351,754) | 470,682 | 60,447 | — | 348,740 | — | 8,516 | 2,113,987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3,104,939 | (211,109) | — | (1,500,114) | 1,806,869 | 201,500 | — | (297,823) | — | 13,734 | 3,117,996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2023 | 1,497,898 | (118,554) | 38,569 | (516,836) | 609,446 | 194,487 | — | 131,196 | — | 2,559 | 1,838,765 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1,083,409 | — | 55,930 | (415,652) | 426,712 | (17,124) | — | (28,828) | — | 2,222 | 1,106,669 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 966,572 | (70,672) | 39,141 | (282,985) | 266,337 | 26,204 | — | 34,615 | — | 1,857 | 981,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 984,988 | (160,625) | 62,041 | (200,142) | 349,497 | 35,883 | — | (51,012) | — | 2,465 | 1,023,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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f.
Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year.
g.
Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes.
h.
Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes.
i.
Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes.
j.
Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.
k.
See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.
Relationship Between Pay and Performance
We believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Company’s performance is further discussed below.
Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder Return
Our PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Company’s four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Company’s stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period.
Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax Income
While pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.
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Relationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials Index
The Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:
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$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ended December 31.
Copyright© 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.
The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:
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Company inventory turnover
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Division inventory turnover
1.
Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023
The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board.
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| Roderick R. Baty | 155,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 280,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Robert P. Bauer | 80,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 205,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Eric P. Etchart | 91,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 216,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Nina C. Grooms | 80,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 205,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Tracy C. Jokinen | 95,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 220,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Richard W. Parod | 91,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 216,455 | |||||||||||||||
| Lorie L. Tekorius | 80,000 | — | 125,455 | — | 205,455 | |||||||||||||||
1.
The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards.
2.
As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.
3.
The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation.
As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Company’s performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96
%
of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.
The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:
“RESOLVED, that the Company’s stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.”
As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.
Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.
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Approval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.
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Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.
FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLP
The following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.
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Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of management’s reports on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404).
2.
Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.
3.
Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes.
4.
Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.
AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Our Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committee’s preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.
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The Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.
Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.
Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted
“FOR”
the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETING
Proposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.
Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..
The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committee’s Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous year’s annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidate’s consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
PROXY SOLICITATION
The cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.
The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,” “likely,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “can,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
OTHER MATTERS
No business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.
The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Edward T. Rizzuti
Secretary
March 8, 2024
Secretary
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Appendix I
ALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION
The non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.
EBITDA
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| Income from operations | $ | 197,967 | $ | 148,592 | |||||||||||||
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| EBITDA | $ | 246,642 | $ | 195,948 | |||||||||||||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155Notice of AnnualMeeting of StockholdersTO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF ALAMO GROUP INC.:NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Alamo Group Inc. (the Company) will be held in a virtual-only format on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, for the following purposes:WHO Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024VOTING MATTERSWHEN May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time1To elect the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified;2To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers ("NEOs") on an advisory basis (the "say-on-pay proposal");WHERE Virtual-only format3To ratify the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; andVIRTUAL MEETINGURL ACCESSwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG20244To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.In accordance with the Bylaws of the Company, the Board of Directors fixed the record date for the meeting as March 8, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof.Stockholders who do not expect to attend the virtual Annual Meeting are urged to vote by telephone or over the internet or by completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card enclosed in the proxy materials, if you have requested that paper proxy materials be mailed to you.A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder, shall be open to examination by any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten business days prior to the meeting, commencing April 17, 2024, at the Company's office at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryDated: March 8, 2024Table of ContentsPROXY SUMMARY1GENERAL INFORMATION5Voting and Proxies5Votes Required to Approve a Proposal6Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock7PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS9Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors10Information Concerning Directors16CORPORATE GOVERNANCE18Board Committees, Meetings and Charters18Board Leadership Structure19The Board's Role in Strategic and Risk Oversight20Board Oversight of ESG Matters21Code of Business Conduct and Ethics21Stock Ownership Guidelines21Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging22Sustainability and Environmental and Social Governance23Other Corporate Governance Information24Certain Relationships and Related Transactions24Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation25Report of the Audit Committee26EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION27Compensation Discussion and Analysis27Introduction272023 Company Performance Highlights27Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives29Compensation and Governance Practices30Compensation Committee Responsibilities and Consultant Independence30Market Alignment of Executive Compensation31Role of the CEO and the Compensation Committee in Compensation Decisions31Components of Executive Compensation32Other Compensation Elements38Compensation Committee Report402023 Summary Compensation Table41Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control45CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure 48Pay Versus Performance49Director Compensation During 202353PROPOSAL 2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION54PROPOSAL 3 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS56APPENDIX I60Proxy SummaryThis summary highlights certain information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you may wish to consider prior to voting. Please review the entire Proxy Statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the Annual Report) for more detailed information. HOW TO VOTEBy InternetGo to www.proxyvote.com for voting instructions or scan the QR code on your Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card with your smartphone.By TelephoneYou may call 1-800-690-6903 on a touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions provided by the recorded message to vote your shares by telephone.By MailYou may promptly mail your completed and executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope, which is included with your proxy materials if you requested to receive paper copies of our proxy materials.By Virtual Meetingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024VOTING RECOMMENDATIONSProposalsRecommendationPROPOSAL 1The election of the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified"FOR"PROPOSAL 2The approval of the compensation of the Companys named executive officers (NEOs) on an advisory basis"FOR"PROPOSAL 3The ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024"FOR"Alamo Group Inc.1Proxy StatementPROXY SUMMARYBOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEESEach member of our Board of Directors is elected annually. You are being asked to vote on the election of these eight nominees, all of whom currently serve as directors. The table below reflects the Board Committees as of the date of the annual meeting, May 2, 2024.AgeDirector SinceIndependentAuditCommitteeCompensationCommitteeNominating and Corporate Governance CommitteeRobert P. Bauer652015annnEric P. Etchart672015annNina C. Grooms552021annPaul D. Householder542024anTracy C. Jokinen552016annJeffery A. Leonard (CEO)642021Richard W. Parod(1)702017aLorie L. Tekorius562019ann n Chairperson n Member1.Mr. Parod was appointed the Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024.DIVERSITY OF BOARDTenureIndependenceGenderEthnicityAlamo Group Inc.2Proxy StatementPROXY SUMMARYDIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSOur Board possesses a broad range of qualifications and skills that facilitate strong oversight of the Company's management and strategic development. The following matrix identifies the primary skills that the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Board considered in connection with the nomination of the eight incumbent directors. While unmarked items in the table below may indicate only cursory knowledge relating to a given category, the marked items indicate strong expertise or experience in the applicable category or categories.Experience/QualificationsBauerEtchartGroomsHouseholderJokinenLeonardParodTekoriusCurrent/Former Public Company CEO ExperiencennnnnFinancial ExpertisennnnnnnnOrganizational Development & Succession PlanningnnnnnnnCompany End-Markets/Distribution ChannelsnnnnnnnInternational ExperiencennnnnnnnStrategic Planning & ExecutionnnnnnnnnCorporate GovernancennnnnnnTechnology Development/Technical Product DevelopmentnnIT and CybersecuritynnnnCapital Goods Manufacturing/Supply ChainnnnnnnnMergers & AcquisitionsnnnnnnnnAlamo Group Inc.3Proxy StatementPROXY SUMMARY2023 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCENet Sales of $1.7 billionFully Diluted EPSof $11.36EBITDA of $247 million*Annual Increase of 12%Annual Increase of 33%Annual Increase of 26%Record Annual Net SalesRecord EPSRecord EBITDA*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Our Board of Directors recommends that you vote For our advisory proposal on executive compensation. The non-binding advisory vote gives our stockholders the opportunity to approve the compensation paid to individuals identified as named executive officers (the "NEOs") in this Proxy Statement. The Compensation Committee of our Board (the "Compensation Committee") designed our compensation program to align the actions of our NEOs with the long-term interests of our stockholders based on the overall philosophy to pay executives for their performance. Our executive compensation program ties incentive compensation to the achievement of both annual and long-term (three-year) financial performance goals of our Company. The annual incentive awards are tied to annual financial and other performance goals and are paid in cash, while the three-year incentive awards are tied to three-year financial goals and are made in the form of performance share units ("PSUs").2023 Compensation Highlights Our 2023 annual cash incentive plan for all of our NEOs is comprised of objective components. Actual payouts under our annual cash incentive plan can range from 0% to 200% of the target incentive opportunity depending upon performance. For Mr. Leonard and our other NEOs who hold Company-wide positions, Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover were used as the objective financial performance measures for determining 2023 incentive payouts. For our Division leaders (Messrs. Haberman and Raborn), Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year were used as the financial performance measures for determining 2023 objective incentive payouts. Our adjusted pre-tax income exceeded the target set by our Compensation Committee, resulting in a payout of 196% of target for our NEOs for that portion of our plan. We began providing performance-based equity compensation in 2020 under PSUs that were issued to our NEOs in 2020 covering the three year period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. No shares were issued to our NEOs as a result of the PSUs issued in 2020 that covered the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2022 because the threshold performance goals for issuance were not met. Shares were, however, issued to our NEOs as a result of the PSUs issued in 2021 that covered the three year period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 because the threshold performance goals for issuance were met for the period. Please refer to the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for more details regarding the 2023 compensation outcomes for our NEOs.Alamo Group Inc.4Proxy StatementAlamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155General InformationThese materials are provided to you because the Board of Directors (the Board of Directors or the Board) of Alamo Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company, we, our, or us), is soliciting your proxy to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held on May 2, 2024, and at any meeting scheduled as a result of any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. To attend the Annual Meeting you will need to visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024, and you will be required to enter the control number found on the notice or proxy card you previously received. Pursuant to rules approved by the SEC, we are electronically disseminating Annual Meeting materials instead of mailing printed copies of the materials to each of our stockholders. Accordingly, our Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is being mailed to stockholders on or about March 13, 2024. The Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials includes instructions on how to access Annual Meeting materials via the internet and how to vote. The notice will also provide instructions on how to obtain paper copies of proxy materials, if preferred. Our Proxy Statement and 2023 Annual Report to stockholders are available at the website referenced in the Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and on our website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024: Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports linkVOTING AND PROXIESOnly holders of record of common stock, par value $.10 per share (Common Stock), of the Company at the close of business on March 8, 2024 (the Record Date) shall be entitled to vote at the meeting. There were 20,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock and 12,045,181 shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote. Any stockholder giving a proxy has the power to revoke the same at any time prior to its use by giving notice in person or in writing to the Secretary of the Company. The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of shares of Common Stock having a majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is necessary to constitute a quorum at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournment thereof. If you have requested paper copies of the annual materials and receive a proxy card, please note that by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card, you authorize the persons named as proxies on the proxy card to represent you and vote your shares at the meeting. If you are not present at Alamo Group Inc.5Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONthe meeting, your shares can be voted only when represented by a proxy either pursuant to the proxy card or otherwise. You may indicate a vote on the proxy card in connection with any of the listed proposals, and your shares will be voted accordingly. If you indicate a preference to abstain from voting, no vote will be cast.VOTES REQUIRED TO APPROVE A PROPOSALVotes cast by proxy or in person at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed by the Company for the meeting. A majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be included in determining the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Where a stockholders proxy or ballot is properly executed and returned but does not provide voting instructions, the shares of such stockholder will nevertheless be counted as being present at the Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining a quorum. Broker non-votes occur when a person holding shares in street name, such as through a brokerage firm, does not provide instructions as to how to vote those shares and the broker does not then vote those shares on the stockholders behalf.Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. A majority of the votes cast means that the number of votes cast for a director exceeds the number of votes cast against that director. Abstentions and "broker non-votes" are not considered to be votes cast with respect to the election of directors. Under Delaware law, if the director is not elected at the Annual Meeting, the director will continue to serve on the Board as a holdover director. As required by the Companys Bylaws, each director has submitted an irrevocable letter of resignation as director that becomes effective if he or she is not elected by stockholders and the Board accepts the resignation. If a director is not elected, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider the directors resignation and recommend to the Board whether to accept or reject the resignation. The Board will decide whether to accept or reject the resignation and publicly disclose its decision and, if it rejects the resignation, the rationale behind the decision, within 90 days after the election results are certified.Approval of the say-on-pay proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation. Under New York Stock Exchange rules, if your broker holds your shares in its name, your broker is not permitted to vote your shares with respect to the say-on-pay proposal if your broker does not receive voting instructions from you. Abstentions and broker non-votes are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and therefore will have the same effect as a negative vote on this proposal. The ratification of KPMG LLPs appointment as the Companys independent auditor requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Abstentions are present and entitled to vote and will thus have the same effect as a negative vote on the proposal to approve and ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP. The ratification of KPMG LLP's appointment as the Company's independent auditor is considered to be a "routine" proposal under New York Stock Exchange rules and, therefore, if you do not return voting instructions to your broker, your shares may be voted by your broker in its discretion on that proposal.Alamo Group Inc.6Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONBENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK Listed in the following table are the only beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Company's outstanding Common Stock that the Company is aware of as of February 16, 2024. In addition, this table includes the outstanding voting securities beneficially owned by the Companys directors, by its executive officers that are listed in the Summary Compensation Table, and by its directors and executive officers as a group as of February 16, 2024. Unless indicated otherwise below, the address of each person named on the table below is: c/o Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Beneficial Owner of Common StockAmount and Nature ofBeneficial Ownership($)(1)Percent of Class(2)Henry Crown and Companyc/o Brian GilbertGould & Ratner LLP222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800Chicago, IL 606011,700,000 (3)14.15BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF ALAMO GROUP INC.:NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Alamo Group Inc. (the Company) will be held in a virtual-only format on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, for the following purposes: WHO Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024 WHO Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024 VOTING MATTERS WHEN May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time1To elect the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified; WHEN May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time To elect the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified; To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers ("NEOs") on an advisory basis (the "say-on-pay proposal"); WHERE Virtual-only format WHERE Virtual-only format To ratify the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and VIRTUAL MEETINGURL ACCESSwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. In accordance with the Bylaws of the Company, the Board of Directors fixed the record date for the meeting as March 8, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof.Stockholders who do not expect to attend the virtual Annual Meeting are urged to vote by telephone or over the internet or by completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card enclosed in the proxy materials, if you have requested that paper proxy materials be mailed to you. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder, shall be open to examination by any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten business days prior to the meeting, commencing April 17, 2024, at the Company's office at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryDated: March 8, 2024 PROXY SUMMARY GENERAL INFORMATION Voting and Proxies Votes Required to Approve a Proposal Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors Information Concerning Directors CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Board Committees, Meetings and Charters Board Leadership Structure The Board's Role in Strategic and Risk Oversight Board Oversight of ESG Matters Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Stock Ownership Guidelines Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging Sustainability and Environmental and Social Governance Other Corporate Governance Information Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Report of the Audit Committee EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation Discussion and Analysis Introduction 2023 Company Performance Highlights Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives Compensation and Governance Practices Compensation Committee Responsibilities and Consultant Independence Market Alignment of Executive Compensation Role of the CEO and the Compensation Committee in Compensation Decisions Components of Executive Compensation Other Compensation Elements Compensation Committee Report 2023 Summary Compensation Table Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure Pay Versus Performance Director Compensation During 2023 PROPOSAL 2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROPOSAL 3 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS APPENDIX I By InternetGo to www.proxyvote.com for voting instructions or scan the QR code on your Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card with your smartphone. By InternetGo to www.proxyvote.com for voting instructions or scan the QR code on your Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card with your smartphone. By TelephoneYou may call 1-800-690-6903 on a touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions provided by the recorded message to vote your shares by telephone. By TelephoneYou may call 1-800-690-6903 on a touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions provided by the recorded message to vote your shares by telephone. By MailYou may promptly mail your completed and executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope, which is included with your proxy materials if you requested to receive paper copies of our proxy materials. By MailYou may promptly mail your completed and executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope, which is included with your proxy materials if you requested to receive paper copies of our proxy materials. By Virtual Meetingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 By Virtual Meetingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 Proposals Recommendation PROPOSAL 1 The election of the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified "FOR" PROPOSAL 2 The approval of the compensation of the Companys named executive officers (NEOs) on an advisory basis "FOR" PROPOSAL 3 The ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 "FOR" Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Age Director Since Independent AuditCommittee CompensationCommittee Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Robert P. Bauer a n n n Eric P. Etchart a n n Nina C. Grooms a n n Paul D. Householder a n Tracy C. Jokinen a n n Jeffery A. Leonard (CEO) Richard W. Parod(1) a Lorie L. Tekorius a n n n Chairperson n Member Tenure Independence Gender Ethnicity Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Experience/Qualifications Bauer Etchart Grooms Householder Jokinen Leonard Parod Tekorius Current/Former Public Company CEO Experience n n n n n Financial Expertise n n n n n n n n Organizational Development & Succession Planning n n n n n n n Company End-Markets/Distribution Channels n n n n n n n International Experience n n n n n n n n Strategic Planning & Execution n n n n n n n n Corporate Governance n n n n n n n Technology Development/Technical Product Development n n IT and Cybersecurity n n n n Capital Goods Manufacturing/Supply Chain n n n n n n n Mergers & Acquisitions n n n n n n n n Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Net Sales of $1.7 billion Fully Diluted EPSof $11.36 EBITDA of $247 million* Annual Increase of 12% Annual Increase of 33% Annual Increase of 26% Record Annual Net Sales Record EPS Record EBITDA Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155General InformationThese materials are provided to you because the Board of Directors (the Board of Directors or the Board) of Alamo Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company, we, our, or us), is soliciting your proxy to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held on May 2, 2024, and at any meeting scheduled as a result of any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. To attend the Annual Meeting you will need to visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024, and you will be required to enter the control number found on the notice or proxy card you previously received. Pursuant to rules approved by the SEC, we are electronically disseminating Annual Meeting materials instead of mailing printed copies of the materials to each of our stockholders. Accordingly, our Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is being mailed to stockholders on or about March 13, 2024. The Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials includes instructions on how to access Annual Meeting materials via the internet and how to vote. The notice will also provide instructions on how to obtain paper copies of proxy materials, if preferred. Our Proxy Statement and 2023 Annual Report to stockholders are available at the website referenced in the Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and on our website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024: Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports linkVOTING AND PROXIESOnly holders of record of common stock, par value $.10 per share (Common Stock), of the Company at the close of business on March 8, 2024 (the Record Date) shall be entitled to vote at the meeting. There were 20,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock and 12,045,181 shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote. Any stockholder giving a proxy has the power to revoke the same at any time prior to its use by giving notice in person or in writing to the Secretary of the Company. The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of shares of Common Stock having a majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is necessary to constitute a quorum at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournment thereof. If you have requested paper copies of the annual materials and receive a proxy card, please note that by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card, you authorize the persons named as proxies on the proxy card to represent you and vote your shares at the meeting. If you are not present at Alamo Group Inc.5Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONthe meeting, your shares can be voted only when represented by a proxy either pursuant to the proxy card or otherwise. You may indicate a vote on the proxy card in connection with any of the listed proposals, and your shares will be voted accordingly. If you indicate a preference to abstain from voting, no vote will be cast.VOTES REQUIRED TO APPROVE A PROPOSALVotes cast by proxy or in person at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed by the Company for the meeting. A majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be included in determining the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Where a stockholders proxy or ballot is properly executed and returned but does not provide voting instructions, the shares of such stockholder will nevertheless be counted as being present at the Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining a quorum. Broker non-votes occur when a person holding shares in street name, such as through a brokerage firm, does not provide instructions as to how to vote those shares and the broker does not then vote those shares on the stockholders behalf.Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. A majority of the votes cast means that the number of votes cast for a director exceeds the number of votes cast against that director. Abstentions and "broker non-votes" are not considered to be votes cast with respect to the election of directors. Under Delaware law, if the director is not elected at the Annual Meeting, the director will continue to serve on the Board as a holdover director. As required by the Companys Bylaws, each director has submitted an irrevocable letter of resignation as director that becomes effective if he or she is not elected by stockholders and the Board accepts the resignation. If a director is not elected, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider the directors resignation and recommend to the Board whether to accept or reject the resignation. The Board will decide whether to accept or reject the resignation and publicly disclose its decision and, if it rejects the resignation, the rationale behind the decision, within 90 days after the election results are certified.Approval of the say-on-pay proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation. Under New York Stock Exchange rules, if your broker holds your shares in its name, your broker is not permitted to vote your shares with respect to the say-on-pay proposal if your broker does not receive voting instructions from you. Abstentions and broker non-votes are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and therefore will have the same effect as a negative vote on this proposal. The ratification of KPMG LLPs appointment as the Companys independent auditor requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Abstentions are present and entitled to vote and will thus have the same effect as a negative vote on the proposal to approve and ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP. The ratification of KPMG LLP's appointment as the Company's independent auditor is considered to be a "routine" proposal under New York Stock Exchange rules and, therefore, if you do not return voting instructions to your broker, your shares may be voted by your broker in its discretion on that proposal.Alamo Group Inc.6Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONBENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK Listed in the following table are the only beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Company's outstanding Common Stock that the Company is aware of as of February 16, 2024. In addition, this table includes the outstanding voting securities beneficially owned by the Companys directors, by its executive officers that are listed in the Summary Compensation Table, and by its directors and executive officers as a group as of February 16, 2024. Unless indicated otherwise below, the address of each person named on the table below is: c/o Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Beneficial Owner of Common StockAmount and Nature ofBeneficial Ownership($)(1)Percent of Class(2)Henry Crown and Companyc/o Brian GilbertGould & Ratner LLP222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800Chicago, IL 606011,700,000 (3)14.15BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024: Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Beneficial Owner of Common Stock Amount and Nature ofBeneficial Ownership($)(1) Percent of Class(2) Henry Crown and Companyc/o Brian GilbertGould & Ratner LLP222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800Chicago, IL 606011,700,000 (3)14.15BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (3) 14.15 BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (4) 14.09 The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (5) 6.32 Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40 (6) 5.09 Roderick R. Baty (8) * Eric P. Etchart (8) * Robert P. Bauer (8) * Richard W. Parod (8) * Tracy C. Jokinen (8) * Lorie L. Tekorius (8) * Nina C. Grooms (8) * Paul D. Householder * Jeffery A. Leonard (7)(9) * Richard J. Wehrle (7)(9) * Edward T. Rizzuti (7)(9) * Richard H. Raborn (7)(9) * Michael A. Haberman (7)(9) * All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons) (7)(9) 1.40 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Robert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Robert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Robert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric. Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Eric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Eric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Eric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow. Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Nina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent Director Nina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent Director Nina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning. Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent Director Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent Director Paul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Tracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent Director Tracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent Director Tracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Jeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board Chair Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board Chair Richard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Lorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent Director Lorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent Director Lorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE CompensationCommittee AuditCommittee Nominating/CorporateGovernance Committee Robert P. Bauer n n n Eric P. Etchart n n Nina C. Grooms n n Paul D. Householder(1) n Tracy C. Jokinen n n Lorie L. Tekorius n n Number of Fiscal 2023 Meetings n Chair n Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance Committee Audit Committee Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Review and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy Statement Appoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by management Evaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelines Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Title Target Ownership Chief Executive Officer 5 times annual base salary Division EVPs & CFO 2.5 times annual base salary Other Company EVPs 2 times annual base salary Company VPs and other Key Senior Executives 1 time annual base salary Outside Directors 5 times annual cash retainer Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement People and CommunityGovernance and Ethics Governance and Ethics Focus Area Metric Energy Usage Gigajoules/Labor Hours Worked Renewable Electric Energy Renewable electric energy/total electric energy used Emissions Greenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours Worked Water Usage Water used (m3)/Labor Hours Worked Waste Generation Landfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours Worked Waste Recycling Recycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT) Employee Safety Number of recordable injuries/100 employees Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024 Tracy C. Jokinen, Chair Richard W. Parod, Member Robert P. Bauer, Member Lorie L. Tekorius, Member Nina C. Grooms, Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Name Title Jeffery A. Leonard President & CEO Richard J. Wehrle EVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer Edward T. Rizzuti EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Richard H. Raborn EVP Vegetation Management Michael A. Haberman EVP Industrial Equipment Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 12/18 12/19 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/23 Alamo Group Inc. 100.00 163.18 180.16 192.93 186.60 278.40 S&P SmallCap 600 100.00 122.78 136.64 173.29 145.39 168.73 S&P 500 Industials 100.00 129.37 143.68 174.02 164.49 194.31 Compensation Element Type Purpose Base Salary (Cash) Fixed Attract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash) Performance-based Align pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisions Time-Based RSAs (Equity) Time-based Retain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder value Performance-Based PSUs (Equity) Performance-based Align compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interests Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION What We Do What We Don't Do Pay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Pay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholders No single-trigger change in control severance No single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goals No employment contracts with executive officers No employment contracts with executive officers Use representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Use representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levels No hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officers No hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officers Retain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Retain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefits No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefits Require significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Require significant stock ownership by Company executives No excessive perquisites for executive officers No excessive perquisites for executive officers Allow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval Allow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback Policy No share repricing without stockholder approval No share repricing without stockholder approval Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2023 Peer Group Companies Enpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc. The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Columbus McKinnon Corporation Astec Industries, Inc. Titan Machinery Inc. Tennant Company Altra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc. John Bean Technologies Corporation Lindsay Corporation Mueller Water Products, Inc. Hillenbrand, Inc. Titan International Inc. Federal Signal Corp. The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc. Wabash National Corporation Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION NEO Name FY 2022Annual Base Salary($) FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax Income Company Inventory Turnover Payout % of Target Maximum $175.8 million 3.6 200% Target $152.8 million 3.2 100% Mid-Threshold $137.6 million 2.9 75% Threshold $122.3 million 2.7 50% Below Threshold < $122.3 million < 2.7 0% Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Weight Criteria 75% Company pre-tax income 25% Company inventory turnover Weight Criteria 50% Division EBIT 10% Company pre-tax income 10% Division organic revenue growth 25% Division inventory turnover 5% Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior year NEO % of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard 100% Richard J. Wehrle 60% Edward T. Rizzuti 55% Richard H. Raborn 60% Michael A. Haberman 60% Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION NEO Name Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout Company Inventory Turnover Payout 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Jeffery A. Leonard 196% 69% $1,379,700 Richard J. Wehrle 196% 69% $433,620 Edward T. Rizzuti 196% 69% $392,968 NEO Name Company Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout Division EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Division Organic Growth Payout Division Inventory Turnover Payout Division Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Richard H. Raborn 196% 167% 56% 0% 50% $324,593 Michael A. Haberman 196% 200% 200% 100% 160% $440,130 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EBIT + Amortization Expense Total Debt + Equity Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance Target Payout % of Target Maximum $493.39 million 200% Target $403.68 million 100% Threshold $291.55 million 50% Below Threshold < $291.55 million 0% 2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested Capital Performance Target Payout % of Target Maximum 19.2% 200% Target 15.7% 100% Threshold 11.4% 50% Below Threshold < 11.4% 0% Name 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share Award Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman(1) Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name 2023 Target Value Jeffery A. Leonard $2,180,710 Richard J. Wehrle $650,256 Edward T. Rizzuti $440,634 Richard H. Raborn $500,526 Michael A. Haberman $475,928 Name 2023 RSA Award (shares) 2023 PSU Award (target shares) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name Severance Factor Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle(1) Edward T. Rizzuti(1) Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024 Richard W. Parod, Chair Tracy C. Jokinen, Member Robert P. Bauer, Member Paul D. Householder, Member(1) Eric P. Etchart, Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 Year Salary($)(1) BonusPayments($) StockAwards($)(2) OptionAwards($) Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3) Change of PensionValue ($)(4) All OtherCompensation ($)(5) Total($) Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1) Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2) All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3) All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh) Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDate Threshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#) Target($) Maximum($) Threshold(#) Target(#) Maximum(#) Jeffery A. Leonard 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Richard J. Wehrle 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Edward T. Rizzuti 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Richard H. Raborn 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Michael A. Haberman 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Option Awards Stock Awards Number of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptions Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#) Option Exercise Price($) OptionExpirationDate Number of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#) Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($) Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#) Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($) Name Exercisable(#) Unexercisable(#) Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1) 5,439(5) 685(2) 6,117(6) 3,626(3) 6,117(4) Richard J. Wehrle 331(1) 1,815(5) 1,210(3) 1,824(6) 1,824(4) Edward T. Rizzuti 331(1) 1,236(5) 872(3) 1,308(6) 1,236(4) 52.51 8/10/2025 Richard H. Raborn 395(1) 1,452(5) 968(3) 1,404(6) 1,404(4) Michael A. Haberman 240(1) 1,452(5) 968(3) 1,335(6) 1,335(4) 54.24 5/11/2025 54.87 5/9/2026 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Option Awards Stock Awards Name Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 Value Realized on Vesting($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Name Plan Name Number of Years Credited Service(#) Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1) Payments During Last Fiscal Year($) Jeffery A. Leonard SERP Richard J. Wehrle SERP Edward T. Rizzuti(2) SERP Richard H. Raborn(2) SERP Michael A. Haberman SERP Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name SeverancePayment($)(2) Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3) Health Benefits($)(4) AggregatePayments($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TerminationFor Cause Death or Disability Change inControl Any OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause Name Forfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Forfeit($) Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Forfeit($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TerminationFor Cause Death or Disability(1) Change inControl Any OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1) Name Forfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Forfeit($) Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 Forfeit($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4) Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($) Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($) Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($) Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($) Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($) Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($) Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($) Pre-tax Income(6)($) N/A N/A 170.62 150.20 N/A N/A 114.36 127.15 118.24 134.52 N/A (7) N/A (7) 110.41 111.06 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Year Summary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 Leonard (346,949) (2,180,710) (21,240) (1,500,402) (46,961) (61,847) (342,199) (1,081,830) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Robinson N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (2,351,754) (211,109) (1,500,114) (297,823) Other NEOs (Average) (k) (118,554) (516,836) (415,652) (17,124) (28,828) (70,672) (282,985) (160,625) (200,142) (51,012) Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name Fees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1) Option Awards($)(2) Stock Awards($)(3) All OtherCompensation($) Total($) Roderick R. Baty Robert P. Bauer Eric P. Etchart Nina C. Grooms Tracy C. Jokinen Richard W. Parod Lorie L. Tekorius Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL TWO Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL TWO "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL THREE Audit Fees(1) $ $ Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3) All Other Fees(4) Total $ $ Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL THREE "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Income from operations $ $ Depreciation Amortization EBITDA $ $ Alamo Group Inc. Proxy StatementWHO Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024 WHO Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024 VOTING MATTERS WHEN May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time1To elect the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified; WHEN May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time To elect the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified; To approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers ("NEOs") on an advisory basis (the "say-on-pay proposal"); WHERE Virtual-only format WHERE Virtual-only format To ratify the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and VIRTUAL MEETINGURL ACCESSwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. In accordance with the Bylaws of the Company, the Board of Directors fixed the record date for the meeting as March 8, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof.Stockholders who do not expect to attend the virtual Annual Meeting are urged to vote by telephone or over the internet or by completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card enclosed in the proxy materials, if you have requested that paper proxy materials be mailed to you. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder, shall be open to examination by any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten business days prior to the meeting, commencing April 17, 2024, at the Company's office at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryDated: March 8, 2024 PROXY SUMMARY GENERAL INFORMATION Voting and Proxies Votes Required to Approve a Proposal Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors Information Concerning Directors CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Board Committees, Meetings and Charters Board Leadership Structure The Board's Role in Strategic and Risk Oversight Board Oversight of ESG Matters Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Stock Ownership Guidelines Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging Sustainability and Environmental and Social Governance Other Corporate Governance Information Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Report of the Audit Committee EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation Discussion and Analysis Introduction 2023 Company Performance Highlights Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives Compensation and Governance Practices Compensation Committee Responsibilities and Consultant Independence Market Alignment of Executive Compensation Role of the CEO and the Compensation Committee in Compensation Decisions Components of Executive Compensation Other Compensation Elements Compensation Committee Report 2023 Summary Compensation Table Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure Pay Versus Performance Director Compensation During 2023 PROPOSAL 2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROPOSAL 3 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS APPENDIX I By InternetGo to www.proxyvote.com for voting instructions or scan the QR code on your Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card with your smartphone. By InternetGo to www.proxyvote.com for voting instructions or scan the QR code on your Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card with your smartphone. By TelephoneYou may call 1-800-690-6903 on a touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions provided by the recorded message to vote your shares by telephone. By TelephoneYou may call 1-800-690-6903 on a touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions provided by the recorded message to vote your shares by telephone. By MailYou may promptly mail your completed and executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope, which is included with your proxy materials if you requested to receive paper copies of our proxy materials. By MailYou may promptly mail your completed and executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope, which is included with your proxy materials if you requested to receive paper copies of our proxy materials. By Virtual Meetingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 By Virtual Meetingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024 Proposals Recommendation PROPOSAL 1 The election of the eight (8) directors named in the proxy materials to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified "FOR" PROPOSAL 2 The approval of the compensation of the Companys named executive officers (NEOs) on an advisory basis "FOR" PROPOSAL 3 The ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 "FOR" Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Age Director Since Independent AuditCommittee CompensationCommittee Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Robert P. Bauer a n n n Eric P. Etchart a n n Nina C. Grooms a n n Paul D. Householder a n Tracy C. Jokinen a n n Jeffery A. Leonard (CEO) Richard W. Parod(1) a Lorie L. Tekorius a n n n Chairperson n Member Tenure Independence Gender Ethnicity Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Experience/Qualifications Bauer Etchart Grooms Householder Jokinen Leonard Parod Tekorius Current/Former Public Company CEO Experience n n n n n Financial Expertise n n n n n n n n Organizational Development & Succession Planning n n n n n n n Company End-Markets/Distribution Channels n n n n n n n International Experience n n n n n n n n Strategic Planning & Execution n n n n n n n n Corporate Governance n n n n n n n Technology Development/Technical Product Development n n IT and Cybersecurity n n n n Capital Goods Manufacturing/Supply Chain n n n n n n n Mergers & Acquisitions n n n n n n n n Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROXY SUMMARY Net Sales of $1.7 billion Fully Diluted EPSof $11.36 EBITDA of $247 million* Annual Increase of 12% Annual Increase of 33% Annual Increase of 26% Record Annual Net Sales Record EPS Record EBITDA Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155General InformationThese materials are provided to you because the Board of Directors (the Board of Directors or the Board) of Alamo Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company, we, our, or us), is soliciting your proxy to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held on May 2, 2024, and at any meeting scheduled as a result of any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. To attend the Annual Meeting you will need to visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ALG2024, and you will be required to enter the control number found on the notice or proxy card you previously received. Pursuant to rules approved by the SEC, we are electronically disseminating Annual Meeting materials instead of mailing printed copies of the materials to each of our stockholders. Accordingly, our Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is being mailed to stockholders on or about March 13, 2024. The Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials includes instructions on how to access Annual Meeting materials via the internet and how to vote. The notice will also provide instructions on how to obtain paper copies of proxy materials, if preferred. Our Proxy Statement and 2023 Annual Report to stockholders are available at the website referenced in the Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and on our website at https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024: Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports linkVOTING AND PROXIESOnly holders of record of common stock, par value $.10 per share (Common Stock), of the Company at the close of business on March 8, 2024 (the Record Date) shall be entitled to vote at the meeting. There were 20,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock and 12,045,181 shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote. Any stockholder giving a proxy has the power to revoke the same at any time prior to its use by giving notice in person or in writing to the Secretary of the Company. The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of shares of Common Stock having a majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is necessary to constitute a quorum at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournment thereof. If you have requested paper copies of the annual materials and receive a proxy card, please note that by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card, you authorize the persons named as proxies on the proxy card to represent you and vote your shares at the meeting. If you are not present at Alamo Group Inc.5Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONthe meeting, your shares can be voted only when represented by a proxy either pursuant to the proxy card or otherwise. You may indicate a vote on the proxy card in connection with any of the listed proposals, and your shares will be voted accordingly. If you indicate a preference to abstain from voting, no vote will be cast.VOTES REQUIRED TO APPROVE A PROPOSALVotes cast by proxy or in person at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed by the Company for the meeting. A majority of the voting power of the Common Stock entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be included in determining the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Where a stockholders proxy or ballot is properly executed and returned but does not provide voting instructions, the shares of such stockholder will nevertheless be counted as being present at the Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining a quorum. Broker non-votes occur when a person holding shares in street name, such as through a brokerage firm, does not provide instructions as to how to vote those shares and the broker does not then vote those shares on the stockholders behalf.Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. A majority of the votes cast means that the number of votes cast for a director exceeds the number of votes cast against that director. Abstentions and "broker non-votes" are not considered to be votes cast with respect to the election of directors. Under Delaware law, if the director is not elected at the Annual Meeting, the director will continue to serve on the Board as a holdover director. As required by the Companys Bylaws, each director has submitted an irrevocable letter of resignation as director that becomes effective if he or she is not elected by stockholders and the Board accepts the resignation. If a director is not elected, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider the directors resignation and recommend to the Board whether to accept or reject the resignation. The Board will decide whether to accept or reject the resignation and publicly disclose its decision and, if it rejects the resignation, the rationale behind the decision, within 90 days after the election results are certified.Approval of the say-on-pay proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation. Under New York Stock Exchange rules, if your broker holds your shares in its name, your broker is not permitted to vote your shares with respect to the say-on-pay proposal if your broker does not receive voting instructions from you. Abstentions and broker non-votes are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and therefore will have the same effect as a negative vote on this proposal. The ratification of KPMG LLPs appointment as the Companys independent auditor requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Abstentions are present and entitled to vote and will thus have the same effect as a negative vote on the proposal to approve and ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP. The ratification of KPMG LLP's appointment as the Company's independent auditor is considered to be a "routine" proposal under New York Stock Exchange rules and, therefore, if you do not return voting instructions to your broker, your shares may be voted by your broker in its discretion on that proposal.Alamo Group Inc.6Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATIONBENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK Listed in the following table are the only beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Company's outstanding Common Stock that the Company is aware of as of February 16, 2024. In addition, this table includes the outstanding voting securities beneficially owned by the Companys directors, by its executive officers that are listed in the Summary Compensation Table, and by its directors and executive officers as a group as of February 16, 2024. Unless indicated otherwise below, the address of each person named on the table below is: c/o Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Beneficial Owner of Common StockAmount and Nature ofBeneficial Ownership($)(1)Percent of Class(2)Henry Crown and Companyc/o Brian GilbertGould & Ratner LLP222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800Chicago, IL 606011,700,000 (3)14.15BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 Alamo Group Inc.1627 East Walnut StreetSeguin, Texas 78155 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on May 2, 2024: Our Proxy Statement and our Annual Report, which includes our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available free of charge on our website at: https://www.alamo-group.com/investor-relations/ at the link for 2024 Annual Meeting Information as well as under the Financial Reports link Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Beneficial Owner of Common Stock Amount and Nature ofBeneficial Ownership($)(1) Percent of Class(2) Henry Crown and Companyc/o Brian GilbertGould & Ratner LLP222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 800Chicago, IL 606011,700,000 (3)14.15BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (3) 14.15 BlackRock Inc.55 East 52nd StreetNew York, NY 100551,692,832 (4)14.09The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (4) 14.09 The Vanguard Group100 Vanguard Blvd.Malvern, PA 19355759,699 (5)6.32Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40*Less than 1% of class.1.In each case, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise provided herein.2.The calculation of percent of class is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 16, 2024, being 12,015,281 shares.Alamo Group Inc.7Proxy StatementGENERAL INFORMATION3.Based on Schedule 13D/A, dated December 21, 2012, Bgear Investors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Henry Crown and Company, an Illinois limited liability partnership, had shared voting and dispositive power over 1,361,700 shares, and Henry Crown and Company, a Delaware corporation, had sole voting and dispositive power over 338,300 shares as of December 31, 2012.4.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated January 23, 2024, by which BlackRock, Inc. reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 1,675,132 shares and had shared voting power over none of the shares and sole dispositive power over 1,692,832 shares. BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of the 1,692,832 shares as of December 31, 2023.5.Based on Schedule 13G, dated February 13, 2024, by which The Vanguard Group reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over zero shares, had shared voting power over 19,007 shares and had sole dispositive power over 731,029 shares. The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership in 759,699 shares as of December 31, 2023.6.Based on Schedule 13G/A, dated February 9, 2024, by which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported that as of December 31, 2023, it had sole voting power over 597,733 shares, had shared voting power over none of the shares, and had sole dispositive power over 611,433 shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership in 611,433 shares as of December 31, 2023.7.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 10,897 shares for Mr. Leonard; 3,365 shares for Mr. Wehrle; 2,439 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 2,767 shares for Mr. Raborn; 2,543 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 3,971 shares for other executive officers.8.Includes: unvested restricted stock awards that have power to vote and receive dividends as follows: 1,624 shares each for Mr. Baty, Mr. Etchart, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Parod, Ms. Jokinen and Ms. Tekorius; and 1,504 shares for Ms. Grooms.9.Includes: shares available for exercise under various stock options as follows: 3,000 shares for Mr. Rizzuti; 1,700 shares for Mr. Haberman; and 1,000 shares for other executive officers.Alamo Group Inc.8Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEElection of DirectorsThe Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) directors. As announced by the Company on February 22, 2024, Roderick R. Baty is retiring from the Board effective April 30, 2024. Effective on the retirement of Mr. Baty from the Board on April 30, 2024, the number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be reduced from nine (9) to eight (8).Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified.Unless otherwise instructed, shares represented by properly executed proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the individuals nominated by the Board of Directors set forth below. Although the Board of Directors anticipates that the listed nominees will be able to serve, if at the time of the meeting any such nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, such shares may be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders for a substitute nominee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the individuals listed below to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors nominated them. Certain information concerning such nominees, including all positions with the Company and principal occupations during the last five years, is set forth below.We have provided below information about our nominees, all of whom are incumbent directors, including their ages, years of service as directors, and business experience. We have also included information about each nominees specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he/she should serve as one of our directors in light of our business and structure. All of our nominees bring to our Board extensive management and leadership experience gained through their service as executives and, in several cases, chief executive officers, chief operating officers or chief financial officers of diverse businesses. In these executive roles, they have taken hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for strategy and operations, including management of capital, risk and business cycles. In addition, several nominees bring private and public company board experience with either significant experience on other boards or long service on our Board. This broadens their knowledge of board policies and processes, rules and regulations, issues and solutions.Alamo Group Inc.9Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSRobert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorRobert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric.Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.Alamo Group Inc.10Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEEric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent DirectorEric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets.Alamo Group Inc.11Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent DirectorNina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning.Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent DirectorPaul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc.12Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONETracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent DirectorTracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company.Alamo Group Inc.13Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEJeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board ChairRichard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance.Alamo Group Inc.14Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONELorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent DirectorLorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations.Alamo Group Inc.15Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONEThe Board has delegated some of its authority to three Committees of the Board of Directors. These are the Audit Committee, Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. All three Committees have published charters on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The following table shows the membership of each Committee of the Board (all members of which are independent) as of the date of the 2024 Annual Meeting and the number of meetings held by each Committee during 2023:CompensationCommitteeAuditCommitteeNominating/CorporateGovernance CommitteeRobert P. BauernnnEric P. EtchartnnNina C. GroomsnnPaul D. Householder(1)nTracy C. JokinennnLorie L. TekoriusnnNumber of Fiscal 2023 Meetings443n Chair n Member1.Mr. Householder joined the Board in February 2024 and therefore did not attend any meetings in 2023.INFORMATION CONCERNING DIRECTORSNone of the nominees for director or the executive officers of the Company has a familial relationship with any of the other executive officers or other nominees for director. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, no director may serve on more than three public company boards of directors (including the Company's Board). Mr. Etchart has served as director of Graco Inc. since 2010 and is a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of Graco. Mr. Etchart has also served as a director of the WD-40 Company since December of 2016 where he is currently the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Householder has served as a director of Ag Growth International, Inc. since November 8, 2022. Ms. Jokinen has served as a director of Array Technologies, Inc. since November 8, 2022 where she is currently a member of the Audit Committee as well as the Human Capital Committee. Ms. Jokinen has also served as a director of Vestis Corporation since September 30, 2023 where she is currently Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Ms. Tekorius has served as a director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. since March 30, 2022. Mr. Parod has served as a director of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. since October 7, 2022 where he is currently a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Parod had been serving as a director of Raven Industries, Inc., until the company was acquired by CNH Industrial N.V. in November of 2021. Mr. Bauer had been serving as a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster until his retirement in July of 2021. Except as disclosed above, none of the directors or nominees is a director or has been a director over the past five years of any other company which has a class of securities registered under, or is required to file reports under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or of any company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.16Proxy StatementPROPOSAL ONENon-management directors may meet in executive session, without the Chief Executive Officer, at any time, and there are regularly scheduled non-management executive sessions at each meeting of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof. The Independent Chair of the Board and the Chair of each Committee preside over their respective executive sessions.In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines whether each director has any material relationships with the Company other than as a director. When assessing the materiality of a directors relationship with the Company, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the directors standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation, and the frequency or regularity of the services, whether the services are being carried out at arms length in the ordinary course of business and whether the services are being provided substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions.The Board of Directors has determined that all of its current directors except Mr. Leonard, the Company's President and CEO, have no material relationships with the Company or its auditors and are independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on director independence and the director independence standards established under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.If you and other interested parties wish to communicate with the Board of Directors of the Company, you may send correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Secretary will submit your correspondence to the Board or to the appropriate Committee or Board member, as applicable. The Boards policy regarding stockholder communication with the Board of Directors is available at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/.Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with non-management directors of the Board by sending their correspondence to the Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Vote required. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director. All proxies will be voted FOR these nominees unless a contrary choice is indicated. Shares voting abstain on any nominee for director will be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors. Broker non-votes will also be excluded from the vote and will have no effect on the election of directors."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.17Proxy StatementCorporate GovernanceBOARD COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet forth below is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each Committee of the Board:Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance CommitteeReview and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy StatementAppoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by managementEvaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelinesAlamo Group Inc.18Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEDuring the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Board held five meetings. With the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, each incumbent director attended in person or by phone 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board and Committees on which the director served during 2023. It is a policy of the Board that all directors attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of our directors, with the exception of Mr. Householder who joined the Board in February 2024, attended the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2023 which was held as a virtual meeting. The Board has determined that under current NYSE listing standards all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, are Audit Committee financial experts, and are independent under the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE listing requirements, and that each has accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends director candidates to the Board of Directors. In identifying and recommending nominees for positions on the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee places primary emphasis on (i) judgment, character, expertise, skills and knowledge useful to the oversight of our business; (ii) diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences and other demographics; (iii) business or other relevant experience; and (iv) the extent to which the interplay of the nominee's expertise, skills, knowledge and experience with that of other members of the Board will build a board that is active, collegial and responsive to the needs of the Company. Although gender and diversity characteristics, such as race, ethnicity and nationality are important considerations in the Committees process, the Committee and the Board of Directors do not have a formal policy with regard to the consideration of gender and/or diversity in identifying director nominees. Nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prescribed by law.Upon identifying a director candidate, or considering a director candidate recommended by a stockholder, the Committee initially determines the need for additional or replacement Board members and evaluates all the director candidates under the criteria described above, based on the information the Committee receives with the recommendation or otherwise possesses, which may be supplemented by certain inquiries. If the Committee determines, in consultation with other Board members including the Chair, that a more comprehensive evaluation is warranted, the Committee may then obtain additional information about the director candidates background and experience, including by means of interviews. The Committee will then evaluate the director candidate further, again using the evaluation criteria described above. The Committee receives input on such director candidates from other directors, and recommends director candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The Committee may engage a third party to assist in the search for director candidates or to assist in gathering information regarding a director candidates background and experience. If the Committee engages a third party, the Committee approves the fee that the Company pays for such services. All of our Committee Charters and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which have been approved by the Board, are reviewed at least annually and may be viewed on the Companys website at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTUREThe Board does not have a policy on whether the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chair of the Board or, if the roles are separate, whether the chair should be selected from the non-employee directors or should be an employee. The Board believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations at any given point in time in the way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company at that time.Alamo Group Inc.19Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCECurrently, Mr. Baty serves as Independent Chair of the Board and Mr. Leonard serves as the CEO. The Company announced on February 23, 2024 that Mr. Baty will retire from the Board effective April 30, 2024. In February 2024, current Board member and nominee, Richard W. Parod, was appointed to be the new Independent Chair of the Board upon Mr. Baty's retirement. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Independent Chair of the Board sets the agenda for Board meetings and presides over meetings of the full Board. The Board believes that its current leadership structure is appropriate at this time because it allows the Company to benefit from the expertise, experience, and strength of each of those individuals holding those key leadership positions.THE BOARD'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC AND RISK OVERSIGHTOur Board takes an active role in overseeing management's development and implementation of its strategic plan. It receives a comprehensive overview of management's strategic plan for the Company's business at least annually and reviews periodic updates concerning the Company's execution of the plan, as well as updates from individual business units at regularly scheduled Board meetings during the course of the year.The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction.The Board monitors and analyzes the Company's financial results and approves all material acquisitions and significant capital expenditures. The Board also has an active role in overseeing management of the Companys risk. The Board regularly reviews information regarding the Companys operational, financial, legal, cybersecurity, fraud and reputational risks which is usually conveyed to the Board by the senior management of the Company or by one of the Boards Committees. Because overseeing risk is an ongoing process and an inherent part of the Companys strategy, the Board discusses risk throughout the year at other meetings in relation to specific proposed actions.The Board has delegated certain risk management oversight responsibility to the Board committees. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the Companys accounting, auditing, reporting, financial practices (including the integrity of the Companys financial statements), administration and financial controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses the Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Information and cybersecurity risk is also an oversight focus area for the Audit Committee, as well as for the entire Board. The Compensation Committee oversees risks relating to the Companys compensation, incentive compensation, and equity-based compensation plans. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks relating to the composition and organization of the Board and the Company's governance practices, including environmental and social governance matters.The Company believes that its leadership structure also enhances the risk oversight function of the Board. Our CEO regularly discusses material risks facing the Company with management and members of the Board. Our CEO, as a member of the Board, is also expected to report candidly to his fellow directors on his assessment of the material risks the Company faces, based upon the information he receives as part of his management responsibilities.Alamo Group Inc.20Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEBOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG MATTERS Due to the significance of environmental and social governance ("ESG") as it relates to strategic and risk issues facing the Company, the Board as a whole maintains oversight of the Companys ESG program, including initiatives, metrics and policies. This is intended to provide the Board timely visibility into the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of material ESG issues. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in its oversight of the Companys ESG program, which includes the matters covered in the Companys annual Sustainability Report. Our ESG program is focused on, among other things, the efficient use of energy and natural resources to help reduce the intensity of the Companys greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage, as well as human capital management, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICSThe Board has approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, directors, and officers and those of its subsidiary companies. The Code covers concepts such as confidential and proprietary information, inventions, conflicts of interest and fair dealing, corporate opportunities, insider trading and tipping, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, antitrust compliance, export controls, fraud, confidential reporting procedures, and non-retaliation measures. A copy of the Code is available on our website, at https://www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/. The Company intends to disclose any amendments to the Code on its website. STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINESConsistent with our objective of aligning management's interests with the interests of our stockholders, the Company adopted formal stock ownership guidelines applicable to senior executives and non-employee directors of the Company. The guidelines require that the total value of the executive's or director's holdings of Company stock must equal or exceed the specified target values shown below:TitleTarget OwnershipChief Executive Officer5 times annual base salaryDivision EVPs & CFO2.5 times annual base salaryOther Company EVPs2 times annual base salaryCompany VPs and other Key Senior Executives1 time annual base salaryOutside Directors5 times annual cash retainerEach senior executive and director was expected to meet the target ownership requirements within a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of our guidelines (on or before May 2023) or, for any newly hired/promoted executives or newly appointed directors, within five (5) years from the date of hire, promotion or appointment. Senior executives and directors are required to hold at least 50% of the net shares of Company stock obtained through the Company's equity compensation programs until the applicable ownership targets are achieved. Compliance with the stock ownership guidelines is measured annually and reported to Alamo Group Inc.21Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEthe Compensation Committee. As of the Record Date, all of our NEOs and Directors, with the exception of our newest Director (Mr. Householder), have met the share ownership requirements under our Stock Ownership Guidelines. For purposes of calculating ownership value, we count (i) all vested Company stock owned directly and indirectly (e.g., held by a spouse or trust) including vested restricted stock and restricted stock units, (ii) all shares of time-based unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and (iii) the in-the-money value of vested but unexercised stock options. We do not count unvested stock options or unvested performance-based equity awards. The failure by an executive or director to achieve or to show sustained progress towards achievement of the applicable ownership target within the recommended time period(s) may result in the reduction of future long term incentive grants and/or a requirement that the executive or director retain all Company stock obtained through the vesting or exercise of any equity grants or the taking of any other action as may be appropriate.PROHIBITION ON HEDGING AND PLEDGINGThe Company has adopted a policy prohibiting directors and executive officers from pledging Company stock as collateral for any outstanding obligation or entering into any transactions intended to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company stock. Our policy concerning hedging and pledging of Company stock only applies to directors and executive officers of the Company and not to our general employee population.Alamo Group Inc.22Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCEIn 2019, we began an important initiative focused on increasing transparency regarding our ESG priorities. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously and strive to effectively address the issues that matter most to our stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities we serve. We believe sustainability is a critical consideration for all aspects of our business and we are committed to promoting a corporate culture that builds sustainability into our strategic planning while incorporating it into our day-to-day business operations. Our efforts in this area have led to the development of a sustainability framework focused on the following three key areas:EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (5) 6.32 Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBuilding One6300 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746611,433 (6)5.09Roderick R. Baty22,406 (8)*Eric P. Etchart10,461 (8)*Robert P. Bauer10,254 (8)*Richard W. Parod7,522 (8)*Tracy C. Jokinen6,942 (8)*Lorie L. Tekorius3,762 (8)*Nina C. Grooms2,047 (8)*Paul D. Householder *Jeffery A. Leonard29,363 (7)(9)*Richard J. Wehrle25,941 (7)(9)*Edward T. Rizzuti9,197 (7)(9)*Richard H. Raborn9,032 (7)(9)*Michael A. Haberman18,778 (7)(9)*All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons)168,311 (7)(9)1.40 (6) 5.09 Roderick R. Baty (8) * Eric P. Etchart (8) * Robert P. Bauer (8) * Richard W. Parod (8) * Tracy C. Jokinen (8) * Lorie L. Tekorius (8) * Nina C. Grooms (8) * Paul D. Householder * Jeffery A. Leonard (7)(9) * Richard J. Wehrle (7)(9) * Edward T. Rizzuti (7)(9) * Richard H. Raborn (7)(9) * Michael A. Haberman (7)(9) * All Directors and Executive Officers (17 Persons) (7)(9) 1.40 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement GENERAL INFORMATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. Each director elected at the Annual Meeting will serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Robert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Robert P. Bauer | Age: 65 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Robert P. Bauer has been a director of the Company since August 2015. Mr. Bauer served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster"), a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for transportation and energy infrastructure, from 2012 until his retirement in 2021. L.B. Foster specializes in infrastructure solutions for freight and transit rail systems; construction products for highway bridges and ports; tubular products and services for pipeline applications; and precision metering solutions for energy pipelines. Mr. Bauer served as President of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division, a business segment of Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, ("Emerson") from June 2011 to February 2012. He also served as President of Emerson Network Power, Liebert Division, from January 2002 through May 2011. Mr. Bauer spent 18 years with Emerson in various senior management positions, and became a Group Vice President, Emerson in 2004. Prior to Emerson, he held management positions with Rockwell Automation and Westinghouse Electric. Mr. Bauer brings to the Board many years of experience in the global manufacturing environment, with valuable and extensive knowledge concerning global product marketing, new product development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Eric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Eric P. Etchart | Age: 67 | Director Since: 2015 | Position: Independent Director Eric P. Etchart has been a director of the Company since August 2015. From 2007 until his retirement in January 2016, Mr. Etchart served as Senior Vice President for the Manitowoc Company, Inc., a global manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment serving both residential and non-residential markets as well as infrastructure and power industries. Mr. Etchart was the President of the Manitowoc Crane Group from 2007 until 2015 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2015 until his retirement. Prior to joining Manitowoc, Mr. Etchart held various management positions for Potain S.A., a global manufacturer of tower cranes, until it was acquired by Manitowoc in 2001. In 2022, Mr. Etchart demonstrated his commitment to outstanding modern leadership and ESG excellence by successfully completing the required coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination, to obtain a Diligent Climate Leadership Certification, presented by the Diligent Institute. In 2023, Mr. Etchart completed an ESG Leadership Certificate Program through Diligent Institute and Competent Boards. The program is designed to prepare leaders with the knowledge and skills to address ESG challenges and opportunities. Mr. Etchart is also a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow. Mr. Etchart brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of and expertise in finance and marketing, ESG proficiency, climate risk and related strategy, and is a French national with over twenty years of management experience outside the U.S., which provides the Company with a meaningful international perspective on global markets. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Nina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent Director Nina C. Grooms | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: Independent Director Nina C. Grooms has been a director of the Company since December 2021. Ms. Grooms is currently Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent, an oral care company that seeks to revolutionize oral care, and that holds several patents related to blue light technology for toothbrushes. Ms. Grooms became Chief Executive Officer of Oralucent in August 2022. Prior to joining Oralucent, Ms. Grooms was Chief Product Officer of May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology with a mission to transform communities through the development and deployment of safe and accessible autonomous vehicles. Ms. Grooms joined May Mobility in 2020. Prior to joining May Mobility, Ms. Grooms served in various management roles with Ford Motor Company, most recently as Chief Product Owner for Ford's Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions Group. Prior to her service with Ford, Ms. Grooms held various managerial positions with the General Electric Company from 2012 to 2017, including as Vice President, Global Customer & Services Marketing, IoT Software at GE Digital. Ms. Grooms brings extensive experience in many areas relevant to the Company, including sales and marketing, IoT, electric and autonomous vehicles, new product development, and strategic planning. Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent Director Paul D. Householder | Age: 54 | Director Since: 2024 | Position: Independent Director Paul D. Householder has been a director of the Company since February 2024. Mr. Householder is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ag Growth International Inc. ("Ag Growth"), a global manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins, handling accessories and aeration equipment. Mr. Householder joined Ag Growth in 2019 as Executive Vice President, International. He served as Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ag Growth before serving in his current role. Prior to Ag Growth, Mr. Householder spent twenty-eight years with Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., holding several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering. Mr. Householder brings to the Board over thirty years of global manufacturing experience, with strong focus on operations, including strategic planning, change management, global operations, negotiation, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Tracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent Director Tracy C. Jokinen | Age: 55 | Director Since: 2016 | Position: Independent Director Tracy C. Jokinen has been a director of the Company since August 2016. From March 2020 until her retirement in January 2022, she was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Vyaire Medical, a global respiratory care company. Before joining Vyaire, Ms. Jokinen was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acelity L.P. Inc. ("Acelity"), a leading global medical technology company, from June 2017 until October 2019 when Acelity was acquired by the 3M Company. Before joining Acelity in June of 2017, Ms. Jokinen served as the Chief Financial Officer of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K), a service-focused provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her service as Chief Financial Officer of G&K, Ms. Jokinen spent 22 years with Valspar Corporation (Valspar), a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, in various positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as Valspars Vice President, Corporate Finance, where she led Valspars tax, treasury, investor relations, internal audit, operations, finance, and corporate accounting functions. Her previous positions at Valspar included Vice President, Finance & Strategy, and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Jokinen's extensive and varied management experience, a significant portion of which was within the manufacturing sector, provides the Company with meaningful financial and accounting expertise and mergers and acquisitions and related integration experience, as well as useful problem solving skills relevant to a large multinational manufacturing company. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Jeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard | Age: 64 | Director Since: 2021 | Position: President & CEO Jeffery A. Leonard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 31, 2021, and a director of the Company since June 1, 2021. Mr. Leonard joined the Company in 2011, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company's former Industrial Division. Prior to joining the Company, from 1997 to 2011 Mr. Leonard served in various management roles with Metso Minerals Industries Inc. ("Metso"), a subsidiary of Metso Corporation of Helsinki, Finland, a supplier of technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso Corporation was created through the merger of Valmet Corporation and Rauma Corporation in 1999. Valmet was a paper and board machine supplier, while Rauma's operations were focused on fiber technology, rock crushing and flow control solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit & Global Manufacturing for Metso. His prior positions at Metso included Senior Vice President, Comminution Business Unit; President, Grinding & Process Equipment Product Lines; and President, Grinding Division. Mr. Leonard brings decades of management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Board. Mr. Leonard also brings direct knowledge and understanding of the Company's operations from serving as an Executive Vice President with the Company for many years prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Leonard brings expertise in manufacturing operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, corporate governance, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions to the Board. Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board Chair Richard W. Parod | Age: 70 | Director Since: 2017 | Position: Independent Board Chair Richard W. Parod has been a director of the Company since December 2017. He was appointed Independent Board Chair in February 2024, effective upon Mr. Baty's announced retirement from the Board on April 30, 2024. Mr. Parod is currently Chief Executive Officer of AdeptAg, a private company serving the controlled environment agriculture market. Mr. Parod was the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Lindsay Corporation ("Lindsay") from April 2000 until December of 2017. Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Prior to Lindsay, Mr. Parod served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Toro Company's Irrigation Division from 1997 to 2000. Toro is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor turf, landscape, underground utility construction, irrigation and related equipment. In his role as President and CEO with Lindsay, Mr. Parod gained valuable executive leadership experience and he brings meaningful expertise in many areas relevant to the Company, including strategic planning, manufacturing operations, product development, sales and marketing, accounting and public company governance. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE Lorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent Director Lorie L. Tekorius | Age: 56 | Director Since: 2019 | Position: Independent Director Lorie L. Tekorius has been a director of the Company since December 2019. Ms. Tekorius is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier"), a position she assumed on March 1, 2022. Ms. Tekorius is also a director of Greenbrier. Greenbrier is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of freight railcar equipment and related services to global transportation markets in North America, South America, and Europe. Ms. Tekorius has served in various management positions for Greenbrier since 1995, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Tekorius provides the Company with highly relevant experience in finance, accounting, public company governance, strategic planning, and global manufacturing operations. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE CompensationCommittee AuditCommittee Nominating/CorporateGovernance Committee Robert P. Bauer n n n Eric P. Etchart n n Nina C. Grooms n n Paul D. Householder(1) n Tracy C. Jokinen n n Lorie L. Tekorius n n Number of Fiscal 2023 Meetings n Chair n Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL ONE "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS AND RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL EIGHT NOMINEES, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 1. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH NOMINEE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Compensation CommitteeAudit CommitteeNominating/Corporate Governance Committee Audit Committee Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Review and approve, at least annually, the goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation and the structure of the Companys plans for executive compensation, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation and its general compensation, and employee benefit plans, and make recommendations to the Board;Evaluate annual performance of the CEO in light of the goals of the Companys executive compensation plans, and recommend his or her compensation based on this evaluation;In consultation with the CEO, review, evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation of all executive officers and key managers;Evaluate and recommend to the Board compensation of directors for Board and Committee service;Review and recommend to the Board any severance agreement made with the CEO;Review and recommend to the Board the amount and terms of all individual equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock or performance based equity awards;Review executive officer and director compliance with stock ownership requirements; andApprove and issue the annual report on executive compensation required by the SEC for inclusion in the Company's Proxy Statement Appoint, approve compensation, and oversee the work of the independent auditor;Review at least annually a report by the independent auditor describing the firms internal control procedures and any material issues raised by the most recent internal control review;Preapprove all audit services and associated fees by the independent auditors;Preapprove all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor;Review the independence of the independent auditor;Review the scope of audit and resolve any difficulties or disagreements with management encountered during the audit or any interim periods;Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audit and quarterly financial statements of the Company;Recommend to the Board whether financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls;Periodically review and evaluate the Company's policies and programs for identifying cybersecurity risks;Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls; andReview financial risk assessment presented by management Evaluate director candidates and has sole authority to retain a search firm in that effort, approve its fees and scope of service;Recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for Board election by the stockholders based upon their qualifications, knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review Board composition to reflect the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience and diversity;Review size of the Board and the frequency and structure of Board meetings;Recommend to the Board the establishment, elimination, size and composition of standing Committees;Review, at least annually, the Company's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics;Periodically (at least annually) review the goals and objectives of the Company relating to ESG matters including a review of the Company's annual sustainability reporting data and annual sustainability report;Oversee the Company's policies and practices regarding diversity and inclusion and climate and water risk;Oversee and establish procedures for the annual evaluation of the Board and management; andDevelop, recommend to the Board, and review annually a set of corporate governance guidelines Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Board provides insight and guidance to Company management and, if necessary, challenges management concerning the Company's overall strategic direction. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Title Target Ownership Chief Executive Officer 5 times annual base salary Division EVPs & CFO 2.5 times annual base salary Other Company EVPs 2 times annual base salary Company VPs and other Key Senior Executives 1 time annual base salary Outside Directors 5 times annual cash retainer Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EnvironmentPeople and CommunityGovernance and EthicsMore details concerning our ESG program can be found in our annual Sustainability Reports which may be viewed on the Company's website at https://www.alamo-group.com/report-and-policies/. Our Sustainability Reports are not incorporated by reference in, and do not form a part of this proxy statement. Because we are committed to making ongoing improvements in our sustainability practices over time, we felt it was important to measure certain key indicators on an annual basis as follows:Focus AreaMetricEnergy UsageGigajoules/Labor Hours WorkedRenewable Electric EnergyRenewable electric energy/total electric energy usedEmissionsGreenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours WorkedWater UsageWater used (m3)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste GenerationLandfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours WorkedWaste RecyclingRecycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT)Employee SafetyNumber of recordable injuries/100 employeesWe chose the above metrics based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standard for the Industrial Machinery and Goods Industry category. We have established future goals for the above indicators against which we will measure our ongoing performance as outlined in greater detail in our annual Sustainability Reports. Alamo Group Inc.23Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCE2023 ESG INITIATIVESIn 2023, we expanded our commitment to environmental and social sustainability by continuing to make significant investments in the energy efficiency of our facilities and manufacturing processes and new products with environmentally friendly technologies. We also continue to actively promote further diversity of our workforce. Under the oversight of our Board of Directors, senior managers continue to be held responsible for integrating sustainability into operating practices, strategic plans, and risk assessments.Some of the initiatives we completed or initiated in 2023 include the following:Further implementation of energy-savings projects, particularly additional installations of energy-efficient lighting, welding, HVAC, and steel cutting equipmentFocused investments to reduce wintertime natural gas usage by upgrading facility roofing and wall insulation, installing fast-closing doors, and other measures to reduce heat lossCompletion of sustainability assessments at our manufacturing facilities to identify energy efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunitiesExpanded use of cloud-based software to assist in sustainability reporting across the organizationNew product development investments to improve fuel efficiencies and introduce fully electric and electric-hybrid technology for several additional product linesOTHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTSWe recognize that strong corporate governance contributes to long-term stockholder value. Accordingly, we are committed to sound governance practices including those described below.All of the Committees of our Board are composed entirely of independent directorsIndependent directors meet regularly in executive session without management presentThe Board regularly reviews with management the Company's overall strategic plan and risk assessment33% of our continuing directors and director nominees are diverseDirectors are limited to 3 public company directorships (including service on the Company's Board)The Board and its committees conduct annual performance evaluationsThe Board conducts peer reviews of individual independent directorsThe Board conducts annual training for its members on relevant governance topicsAll directors are elected annually by majority voteDirectors and officers are subject to stock ownership requirementsCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONSThe Company or one of our subsidiaries may occasionally enter into transactions with certain related persons. Our Board has adopted a written Related Person Transactions Policy (the Policy) governing the approval or ratification of Related Person Transactions by the Audit Committee or all of the disinterested members of the Board, if necessary.Alamo Group Inc.24Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFor purposes of the Policy, a Related Person Transaction generally means any transaction outside the normal course of business and not arms-length involving an amount in excess of $120,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period in which the Company is a participant and in which a Related Person, as defined below, has a direct or indirect material interest. In addition, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions in excess of $100,000 cumulatively within a twelve month period, by the Company to a charitable or nonprofit organization identified on the roster of Related Persons, are also subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee. A Related Person means (i) an executive officer or director of the Company or a nominee for director of the Company, (ii) a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (iii) an immediate family member of any of the persons identified in clauses (i) or (ii) hereof, or (iv) any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a general partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest.Prior to entering into the Related Person Transaction, (a) the Related Person, (b) the director, executive officer, nominee or beneficial owner who is an immediate family member of the Related Person, or (c) the relevant business manager responsible for the potential Related Person Transaction shall provide notice to the Company's General Counsel of the facts and circumstances of the proposed Related Person Transaction. The General Counsel shall advise the Chair of the Audit Committee of any Related Person Transaction of which he becomes aware.Under the Policy, the Audit Committee shall consider each Related Person Transaction, unless the Audit Committee determines that the approval or ratification of such Related Person Transaction should be considered by all of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.In considering whether to approve or ratify any Related Person Transaction, the Audit Committee or the disinterested members of the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall consider all factors that are relevant to the Related Person Transaction, including, without limitation, the following:The size of the transaction and the amount payable to a Related Person;The nature of the interest of the Related Person in the transaction;Whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest; andWhether the transaction involves the provision of goods or services to the Company that are available from unaffiliated third parties and, if so, whether the transaction is on terms and made under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in comparable transactions with or involving unaffiliated third parties.There were no Related Party Transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATIONAll members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors, and none are present or past employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. None of our executive officers has served on the Compensation Committee (or its equivalent) or board of directors of another company that, in turn, had an executive officer serving on our Compensation Committee. Alamo Group Inc.25Proxy StatementCORPORATE GOVERNANCEREPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEEThe information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the Exchange Act.The Audit Committee is comprised of five independent members of the Companys Board of Directors. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under applicable law and NYSE listing requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, which the Board of Directors reviews on an annual basis.The Audit Committee oversees the Companys financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in fiscal 2023, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant adjustments, and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements.The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and with the independent auditors, who are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, their judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Companys accounting principles and the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) and the SEC. In addition, the Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent accountant's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant's independence as described in Item 407(d)(3)(i) of Regulation S-K. The Committee has also considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors independence.The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their audit. They also discussed with management and the internal auditor the overall scope and plans for the Companys assessment of internal control. The Committee meets with the independent auditors and the Company's Vice-President of internal audit, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting, and the overall quality of the Companys financial reporting. The Committee met four times during fiscal 2023. All Committee members were present at the meetings.In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, for filing with the SEC. The Audit Committee also recommended, subject to stockholder ratification, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. Audit, audit-related and any permitted non-audit services provided to the Company by KPMG LLP are subject to preapproval by the Audit Committee.AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Tracy C. Jokinen, ChairRichard W. Parod, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberLorie L. Tekorius, MemberNina C. Grooms, MemberAlamo Group Inc.26Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information regarding the compensation program in place for the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer (Named Executive Officers or NEOs). This section also includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Companys executive compensation program and each element of compensation that we provide our NEOs. In 2023, our NEOs were: NameTitleJeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEORichard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial OfficerEdward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & SecretaryRichard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023 COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTSThe Company experienced strong demand for its products throughout 2023 with gradually improving supply chain conditions, which led to greater throughput and operating efficiencies. The Company set records for net sales and earnings in each quarter of the year. Despite several similar challenges encountered in 2023 as in the prior year, including supply chain disruptions, input cost inflation, and skilled labor shortages, we delivered favorable results and accomplished other achievements including the following:Achieved record net sales for the full year of approximately $1.7 billionAchieved fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $11.36, a record for the CompanyAchieved net income for the year of $136.2 millionAchieved record EBITDA of $247 million*Completed the acquisition of Royal Truck & Equipment, a leading manufacturer of truck mounted highway attenuator trucks and other specialty trucks and equipment for the highway infrastructure and traffic control marketContinued development of fully electric excavator and street sweeper models, with electric prototypes released in 2023The Company's continued strong financial performance is reflected in our continued net sales growth, accomplished both through organic growth and acquisitions. The Company's net sales, profitability, and cash flow continue trending in the right direction, as shown in the following graphs:*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.Alamo Group Inc.27Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONHISTORICAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE(in millions)*EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined for this purpose as income from operations plus depreciation and amortization. For more information relating to this measure, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation" in Appendix I hereto.STOCKHOLDER RETURNSWe have continued to pay consistent dividends and our stock achieved a favorable cumulative return over the five year period from 2018 through 2023 as compared to relevant index benchmarks as shown in the following graph:*$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.Alamo Group Inc.28Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION12/1812/1912/2012/2112/2212/23Alamo Group Inc.100.00163.18180.16192.93186.60278.40S&P SmallCap 600100.00122.78136.64173.29145.39168.73S&P 500 Industials100.00129.37143.68174.02164.49194.31EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe compensation program for NEOs is designed to attract, retain and reward talented executives who have the experience and ability to contribute materially to the Companys long-term success and thereby build value for our stockholders. The program is intended to provide competitive base salaries as well as short-term and long-term incentives designed to align management and stockholder objectives, and provide the opportunity for NEOs to participate in the success of the Company and its individual business units. In setting management pay levels, the Compensation Committee considers the Companys historical practices, the past pay levels of the CEO and other NEOs, and Company and individual performance. The programs annual cash incentive and its longer term equity incentive compensation provide potential upside for exceeding financial targets, with downside risk for missing performance targets. This design balances retention with reward for delivering increased stockholder value and is intended to closely align the interests of stockholders and Company management. The Compensation Committee is focused on closely aligning executive compensation with overall Company performance. Our long-term compensation program consists of both (i) restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with time-based three-year vesting and (ii) PSU awards, which are tied to the Company's financial performance over a three-year performance period, as more fully described below in the section titled "Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation." The Compensation Committee believes that performance-based equity awards should comprise a significant portion of total long-term incentive compensation in order to incentivize performance against pre-established long-term goals. The Committee therefore determined that fifty percent (50%) of the value of total long-term incentive compensation for the Company's NEOs should be in the form of PSUs, while the remaining fifty percent (50%) of value should consist of RSAs. The table below provides a summary of the principal elements of 2023 pay for our NEOs:Compensation ElementTypePurposeBase Salary (Cash)FixedAttract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash)Performance-basedAlign pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisionsTime-Based RSAs (Equity)Time-basedRetain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder valuePerformance-Based PSUs (Equity)Performance-basedAlign compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interestsAlamo Group Inc.29Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICESThe Compensation Committee periodically reviews what it considers to be best practices in governance and executive compensation.What We DoWhat We Don't DoPay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement People and CommunityGovernance and Ethics Governance and Ethics Focus Area Metric Energy Usage Gigajoules/Labor Hours Worked Renewable Electric Energy Renewable electric energy/total electric energy used Emissions Greenhouse gas emissions MT/Labor Hours Worked Water Usage Water used (m3)/Labor Hours Worked Waste Generation Landfill waste (Kg)/Labor Hours Worked Waste Recycling Recycled waste (MT)/Total waste (MT) Employee Safety Number of recordable injuries/100 employees Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024 Tracy C. Jokinen, Chair Richard W. Parod, Member Robert P. Bauer, Member Lorie L. Tekorius, Member Nina C. Grooms, Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Name Title Jeffery A. Leonard President & CEO Richard J. Wehrle EVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer Edward T. Rizzuti EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Richard H. Raborn EVP Vegetation Management Michael A. Haberman EVP Industrial Equipment Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 12/18 12/19 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/23 Alamo Group Inc. 100.00 163.18 180.16 192.93 186.60 278.40 S&P SmallCap 600 100.00 122.78 136.64 173.29 145.39 168.73 S&P 500 Industials 100.00 129.37 143.68 174.02 164.49 194.31 Compensation Element Type Purpose Base Salary (Cash) Fixed Attract and retain executive talent Annual Cash Incentive (Cash) Performance-based Align pay with the annual financial performance of the Company and its operating divisions Time-Based RSAs (Equity) Time-based Retain executive talent while driving long-term stockholder value Performance-Based PSUs (Equity) Performance-based Align compensation with the Company's long-term financial performance and stockholder interests Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION What We Do What We Don't Do Pay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholdersNo single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Pay for performance, aligning executive pay with Company results and with annual "say-on-pay" voting by Company stockholders No single-trigger change in control severance No single-trigger change in control severance Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goalsNo employment contracts with executive officersUse representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Maintain appropriate mix of fixed and performance-based pay to balance retention with Company goals No employment contracts with executive officers No employment contracts with executive officers Use representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levelsNo hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officersRetain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Use representative peer group for the development of appropriate market-based compensation levels No hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officers No hedging and pledging of Company stock by executive officers Retain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefitsRequire significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Retain independent compensation consultant for benchmarking purposes No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefits No excise tax gross-ups for change of control benefits Require significant stock ownership by Company executivesNo excessive perquisites for executive officersAllow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTANT INDEPENDENCEThe Compensation Committee of the Board has responsibility for establishing, implementing, monitoring and approving the compensation program for NEOs and other selected key executives and managers of the Company. The Committee reviews and recommends proposed compensation program changes, salaries, annual cash incentive compensation amounts and equity compensation for the NEOs and key managers to the Board for approval. The Committee acts pursuant to its charter that has been approved by the Board.The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain, at the Companys expense, compensation consultants and other advisers as it deems necessary to assist in the fulfillment of its duties. In 2023, the Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance, LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide consulting services. The Compensation Consultant provided market data information to assist with setting director compensation and setting total executive compensation levels. The Compensation Consultant provided no services to the Company other than the services provided to the Compensation Committee as outlined above. The Committee assessed the independence of the Compensation Consultant under both SEC and NYSE rules and determined that the Compensation Consultant is independent and the work of the Compensation Consultant did not raise any conflict of interest. Alamo Group Inc.30Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONMARKET ALIGNMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Committee aims to set NEO compensation at sufficiently competitive levels within the vegetation management and industrial equipment manufacturing industry, as well as within a broader group of companies viewed as comparable in size and complexity to the Company, in order to attract, retain and motivate its executive officers. For 2023, the Compensation Committee considered market pay practices when setting executive compensation, and used market data to assess the overall competitiveness and reasonableness of the Company's executive compensation program. For compensation benchmarking purposes, the Committee developed a peer group of companies based on the following criteria: (i) industry commonality; (ii) annual revenues in line with the Company's annual revenues; (iii) comparable total assets; (iv) comparable market capitalization; (v) similar enterprise value; and (vi) operational footprint similarities. The Committee periodically reviews and updates the Company's peer group in light of the above-stated evaluation criteria. For 2023, our peer group consisted of the companies set forth below. This is the same group of companies used to evaluate 2022 compensation decisions:2023 Peer Group CompaniesEnpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc.The Manitowoc Company, Inc.Columbus McKinnon CorporationAstec Industries, Inc.Titan Machinery Inc.Tennant CompanyAltra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc.John Bean Technologies CorporationLindsay CorporationMueller Water Products, Inc.Hillenbrand, Inc.Titan International Inc.Federal Signal Corp.The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc.Wabash National CorporationROLE OF THE CEO AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN COMPENSATION DECISIONSThe Compensation Committee reviews and recommends all compensation for the CEO and other NEOs to the Board of Directors for its approval. The Committee reviews recommendations by the CEO for the compensation of the other NEOs as well as other senior managers and designated key employees. The CEO annually reviews the performance of each NEO (other than the CEO, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The recommendations based on these reviews, including salary adjustments, annual cash incentive awards and equity awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Committee reviews these recommendations and can exercise its discretion in modifying and recommending adjustments as deemed appropriate. The compensation decision for each NEO is then recommended by the Compensation Committee to the Board for its approval. Decisions regarding compensation for other key managers participating in the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (as described below) are made by the CEO and other NEOs and are reviewed by the Compensation Committee.In its compensation decision-making process, the Compensation Committee considers whether the Company's executive compensation and benefits program serves the best interests of the Company's stockholders. In that respect, as part of its ongoing review of the Company's executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered our last advisory vote on NEO compensation which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, pursuant to which our stockholders approved the non-binding "say-on-pay" resolution by a vote of approximately 96% of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting, and determined that the Company's executive compensation philosophy, compensation objectives and compensation elements continue to be appropriate and aligned with the interests of our stockholders.Alamo Group Inc.31Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCOMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe principal components of the Company's executive compensation program include:Annual base salary;Annual cash incentive compensation; and Long-term equity incentive compensation.We also provide our executive officers with limited perquisites as well as other benefits, including contributions to the Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and employee benefits that are generally available to non-executive employees of the Company.ANNUAL BASE SALARYThe Company provides NEOs and other key managers with competitive annual base salaries to compensate them appropriately for services rendered during the fiscal year. The Committee primarily considers the following for each of the NEOs as well as other executive officers and designated key employees:Professional experience and experience in the position;The Companys and Division's performance and individual contributions to that performance;Market competitiveness;Other factors deemed relevant by the Committee; andRecommendations of executive officers for key employees.The annual base salary level for our President and Chief Executive Officer is recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in February of each year. The base salary levels for all of our NEOs, other executive officers, and designated key employees are also recommended by the Committee based on those factors described in the preceding paragraph and are approved by the Board and generally reset on the same date as for the CEO. Annual base salaries for all of our NEOs were adjusted in February 2023 as part of our annual base salary review and adjustment process as outlined in the table below. In general, the base salary adjustments for 2023 reflected adjustments to align with the competitive market.NEO NameFY 2022Annual Base Salary($)FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($)Jeffery A. Leonard800,000840,000Richard J. Wehrle410,000440,000Edward T. Rizzuti410,000435,000Richard H. Raborn467,100486,500Michael A. Haberman408,000425,000Alamo Group Inc.32Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Board of Directors adopted the Company's Executive Incentive Plan (the EIP), which is an annual cash incentive plan that allows the Company to reward its NEOs and key managers based on established performance goals as described below. In February of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews proposed changes, if any, to the EIP, and then adopts incentive targets for the current year. The Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, is entitled to interpret the EIP. Amounts under the EIP program are not deemed fully earned until paid.Performance measures for any given year are subject to possible revisions or adjustments by the Compensation Committee if the Committee deems it appropriate to adjust for the effects of items such as extraordinary additions to or reversals of reserves, gains on bargain purchase, goodwill impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, restructuring costs, gains or losses from the sale of assets, and operating income and expenses of discontinued operations. The 2023 EIP incentives for our CEO and our other NEOs were based on objective components. For Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income and inventory turnover as the criteria. For Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's 2023 EIP compensation targets, the Committee used Company adjusted pre-tax income, Division earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), Division organic revenue growth, Division inventory turnover, and Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year as the criteria. The Compensation Committee approved this combination of performance goals in order to strike an appropriate balance with respect to incentivizing top-line growth and profitability both at the Company-wide and Divisional levels. Actual payments under the 2023 EIP could range from 0% to 200% of established target payments on the basis of performance against the pre-established targets. Target earnings for the Company and its Divisions, subsidiaries and business units are approved at the beginning of each plan year by the Board of Directors based on managements proposed financial plan for the year considering previous earning trends, anticipated market conditions and appropriate goals for earnings growth. These targets were set in February 2023.For 2023, the Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the weighting and criteria for the components of the EIP relating to Mr. Leonard and the other corporate-level participants. The Committee set the Company pre-tax income target at $152,848,000 for Mr. Leonard and the other corporate participants. The Committee set the Company inventory turnover target at 3.2 for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti. Payouts relating to the Company pre-tax income and Company inventory turnover components under the EIP were based on the following for 2023:2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax IncomeCompany Inventory TurnoverPayout % of TargetMaximum$175.8 million3.6200%Target$152.8 million3.2100%Mid-Threshold$137.6 million2.975%Threshold$122.3 million2.750%Below Threshold< $122.3 million< 2.70%Alamo Group Inc.33Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe weighting and criteria for the components of the plan for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti for 2023 as set by the Compensation Committee were as follows:WeightCriteria75%Company pre-tax income25%Company inventory turnoverFor Messrs. Haberman and Raborn, the weighting and criteria for the components of the plan were as follows:WeightCriteria50%Division EBIT 10%Company pre-tax income 10%Division organic revenue growth25%Division inventory turnover5%Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior yearSince the specific quantitative targets for the business units are confidential, we do not publicly disclose these targets for several reasons, including our belief that disclosure would cause us competitive harm. We believe disclosing the quantitative targets would provide competitors and other third parties with insights into the Companys internal confidential strategic and planning processes and other confidential matters, which might allow our competitors to predict certain business strategies. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. The chart below reflects each NEOs total incentive opportunity as a percentage of base salary at 100% of target performance.NEO% of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard100%Richard J. Wehrle60%Edward T. Rizzuti55%Richard H. Raborn60%Michael A. Haberman60%Alamo Group Inc.34Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 EIP Incentive Compensation OutcomesBased on actual 2023 consolidated financial results, the Company achieved adjusted pre-tax income of $174,895,000 and inventory turnover of 2.9, which resulted in an objective formulaic payout for Messrs. Leonard, Wehrle, and Rizzuti of 196% for the pre-tax income target objective and a formulaic payout of 69% for the Company inventory turnover target objective. These figures are reflected in the table below:NEO NameAdjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutCompany Inventory Turnover Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountJeffery A. Leonard196%69%$1,379,700Richard J. Wehrle196%69%$433,620Edward T. Rizzuti196%69%$392,968Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Raborn achieved a formulaic payout of 167% of the EBIT target objective, 56% of the organic growth target objective, 0% of the inventory turnover objective, and 50% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Based on the actual EBIT, organic growth results, inventory turnover, and reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year for his Division in 2023, Mr. Haberman achieved a formulaic payout of 200% of the EBIT target objective, 200% of the organic growth target objective, 100% of the inventory turnover objective, and 160% of the reduction of total energy consumption compared to the prior year. Messrs. Raborn and Haberman also each achieved a formulaic payout of 196% for the Company pre-tax income target objective. Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's EIP incentive outcomes are set forth in the table below:NEO NameCompany Adjusted Pre-Tax Income PayoutDivision EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout AmountRichard H. Raborn196%167%56%0%50%$324,593Michael A. Haberman196%200%200%100%160%$440,130Awards made to the NEOs under the EIP for performance in 2023 are reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Plan column of the 2023 Summary Compensation Table below.LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATIONThe Companys equity award programs are designed to align stockholder value and long-term compensation. These programs provide an opportunity for increased equity ownership by our executives while maintaining competitive levels of total compensation. Equity awards are granted to a limited number of key employees who the Compensation Committee believes have a level of responsibility that can impact the overall performance of the Company or a major segment thereof. Equity awards may also be issued to non-employees who are members of the Board of Directors. The amount of the grants and frequency are at the complete Alamo Group Inc.35Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONdiscretion of the Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Compensation Committee. These awards are used to provide a longer-term incentive than annual cash bonuses and are viewed as encouraging key employee retention. The target long-term incentive compensation mix for our NEOs consists of RSAs and PSUs, each representing fifty percent (50%) of the total long-term incentive compensation target value provided to our NEOs.RSAs RSAs are grants of restricted common stock of the Company that remain subject to forfeiture prior to vesting. These awards are designed to create long-term stockholder value and retain key executives of the Company, as vesting only occurs (ratably over time) if the grantee remains employed by the Company through the applicable vesting date. RSAs are not conditioned on any specific performance objectives. To align RSA vesting with our three-year PSU vesting cycle, the 2023 RSAs vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award, provided that the grantee is employed by the Company on each such anniversary date. Our RSA awards are subject to double-trigger vesting in the event of a change in control of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).PSUs PSU awards represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of the Companys common stock at the end of a three-year performance period (the "Performance Period") if certain pre-established financial or other performance targets have been met, as determined by the Compensation Committee at the end of the Performance Period. The number of shares issued to a PSU recipient at the end of the Performance Period can range from between a threshold payout of 50% of target up to a maximum of 200% of target, depending upon the Company's actual performance over the applicable Performance Period relative to the stated performance targets established by the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors. In the event that threshold metrics are not achieved for the Performance Period, no payouts will be made pursuant to the PSU award. The intent is to set the targets at challenging but achievable levels, which normally require performance improvements year over year. PSU Metrics Each of the PSUs awarded to our NEOs relates to a three-year Performance Period beginning on January 1 of the year of grant (e.g., January 1, 2023) and ending on December 31 of the third year of the Performance Period (e.g., (December 31, 2025) and is based on two equally-weighted financial performance targets, namely: (i) cumulative operating income growth; and (ii) average return on invested capital ("ROIC"). The Compensation Committee believes the use of these two equally-weighted targets creates an appropriate balance between earnings growth and the Company's efficient use of assets and capital. Operating Income Growth - this metric is based on cumulative operating income growth. For purposes of measuring performance, the target annual operating income growth rate will be converted into a cumulative operating income amount computed as the sum of all operating income generated during the Performance Period assuming the target annual growth rate. Actual performance will be calculated as the sum of the Companys actual consolidated operating income during the Performance Period in comparison to the target amount of cumulative operating income. ROIC - this metric is calculated using the following formula:EBIT+Amortization ExpenseTotal Debt+EquityAlamo Group Inc.36Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2021-2023 PSU Cycle Performance and Outcomes The targets and thresholds for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the tables below. Given that our actual 2020 consolidated operating income was $95 million, a three-year performance target of $403.68 million was viewed by the Compensation Committee as an aggressive target at the time the metrics were established in early 2021.2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum$493.39 million200%Target$403.68 million100%Threshold$291.55 million50%Below Threshold< $291.55 million0%2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested CapitalPerformance TargetPayout % of TargetMaximum19.2%200%Target15.7%100%Threshold11.4%50%Below Threshold< 11.4%0%No PSUs were awarded for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 because the performance targets were not met for that period largely due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance targets were, however, met for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. The three-year operating income growth achieved was $463.49 million and the three-year average of ROIC was 15.7%, providing for a PSU award for the Performance Period of 134% of the target share award. The PSU targets and awards for the three-year Performance Period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 are reflected in the table below.Name2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share AwardJeffery A. Leonard3,4624,639Richard J. Wehrle9931,331Edward T. Rizzuti9931,331Richard H. Raborn1,1851,588Michael A. Haberman(1)1.Mr. Haberman did not receive a PSU target share award in 2021 since the equity grants were awarded when he was serving as the Vice President responsible for the Company's Excavator and Vacuum Truck Group before he was appointed to his role as Executive Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Division.Alamo Group Inc.37Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 Equity Incentive Target Values and Awards The Compensation Committee established the following target long-term incentive compensation values for our NEOs in 2023: Name2023 Target ValueJeffery A. Leonard$2,180,710Richard J. Wehrle$650,256Edward T. Rizzuti$440,634Richard H. Raborn$500,526Michael A. Haberman$475,928Based on the above target values, our NEOs were awarded the following RSAs and target PSUs in 2023, with the number of shares determined by using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant for each award:Name2023 RSA Award (shares)2023 PSU Award (target shares)Jeffery A. Leonard6,1176,117Richard J. Wehrle1,8241,824Edward T. Rizzuti1,2361,236Richard H. Raborn1,4041,404Michael A. Haberman1,3351,335OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTSSupplemental Retirement PlanThe Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Alamo Group Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the SERP), effective as of January 3, 2011. The SERP benefits certain key management or other highly compensated employees of the Company and/or certain subsidiaries who are selected by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board to participate. Participants include each of the NEOs.The SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. A participants right to his or her Retirement Benefit becomes vested in the Companys contributions upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. For all of our NEOs the Retirement Benefit is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant at the time of his or her retirement from the Company. In the event of the participants death or a Alamo Group Inc.38Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONchange in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his or her estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.Change in Control Severance ArrangementsThe Company has entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. The intent of these agreements is to provide executive officers with financial security in the event of a change in control to facilitate a transaction which may benefit stockholders but result in job loss to executives. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for good reason, as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a benefit factor which varies by position as described in the table below (the "Severance Factor"); (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The Severance Factor for each NEO is set out in the table immediately below. NameSeverance FactorJeffery A. Leonard3Richard J. Wehrle(1)2Edward T. Rizzuti(1)2Richard H. Raborn2Michael A. Haberman21.The Board approved an amendment to the change in control agreements between the Company and Messrs. Wehrle and Rizzuti increasing their severance factor from 1.5 to 2 on May 3, 2023. The changes were made to align with the competitive market and the severance factors applicable to other executives.The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the NEO change in control agreements is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards.Alamo Group Inc.39Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPerquisitesThe Companys NEOs and key managers receive various perquisites provided by or paid for by the Company. These perquisites can include:Club memberships - reimbursement for dues and business expenses, usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;Car allowances/company vehicles - an allowance is paid monthly for usage of a personal vehicle or a company vehicle is provided where required, also usually negotiated at the start of employment or as a result of a change in position or a promotion;401(k) restoration plan - provides a supplemental compensation benefit to a select group of executive officers and highly compensated employees who cannot participate at the same level as other employees of the Company; andWe provide these perquisites because, in many cases, such as membership in social and professional clubs, the perquisites are often used by the executives for business-related activities and entertainment, and these perquisites are provided by many companies to their similarly-situated executives and are therefore deemed necessary to enable the Company to retain and recruit capable managers. The Compensation Committee reviews the perquisites provided to the NEOs on an annual basis, in an attempt to ensure that they continue to be appropriate in light of the Committees overall goal of designing an appropriate compensation program for NEOs.Other BenefitsNEOs and other key executives participate in all other employee benefits generally offered to Company employees.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTThe Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Companys compensation program on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Proxy Statement.In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024Richard W. Parod, ChairTracy C. Jokinen, MemberRobert P. Bauer, MemberPaul D. Householder, Member(1)Eric P. Etchart, Member1. Mr. Householder joined the Board and the Compensation Committee on February 22, 2024. Alamo Group Inc.40Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2023 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLEThe following table describes the annual compensation for our NEOs for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021:Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 1.The Company pays NEOs on a bi-weekly basis. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the salaries represent 26 normal pay periods. In 2023, Mr. Raborn's salary is greater than his annual base salary due to a vacation buyout of $14,969.2.The amounts shown in these columns constitute RSAs and PSUs granted under the Companys equity incentive programs. The amounts are valued based on the aggregate grant date fair value of the award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSAs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The grant date fair value for the PSUs, determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718, was $178.25 for 2023 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023). The amounts included in the Stock Awards column for the PSUs granted during 2023 are calculated based on the probable satisfaction of the performance conditions for such awards as of the date of grant. Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved for the 2023 PSUs, the maximum value of the 2023 PSUs would be as follows: Mr. Leonard - $2,180,710; Mr. Wehrle - $650,256; Mr. Rizzuti - $440,634; Mr. Raborn - $500,526; and Mr. Haberman - $475,928.3.EIP incentives approved and paid in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for prior year performance. 4.The amount reflects the increase in present value of accumulated benefits under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). 5.All other compensation for 2023 consists of (i) for each NEO, the Company's contribution under the Alamo Group (USA) Inc. tax-qualified 401(k) plan (the 401(k) Plan), group term life insurance premiums and cash restoration payments pursuant to the Alamo Group Inc. 401(k) Restoration Plan (Mr. Leonard, $36,559, Mr. Raborn, $18,619), and (ii) for Messrs. Leonard, Raborn, and Haberman, automobile allowances. The 401(k) restoration payments are lump sum cash payments equivalent to matching contributions that would have been or would be made under the Company's 401(k) plan but were forgone due to certain limitations on contributions to 401(k) plans in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Alamo Group Inc.41Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTSAll NEOs of the Company serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The NEOs are appointed to their positions by the Board until the next annual meeting of directors or until their successors have been duly qualified and appointed. There are currently no employment agreements with any NEOs of the Company.2023 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDSEstimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDateThreshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#)Jeffery A. Leonard840,0001,680,0002/25/20233,0596,11712,2341,090,3552/25/20236,1171,090,355Richard J. Wehrle264,000528,0002/25/20239121,8243,648325,1282/25/20231,824325,128Edward T. Rizzuti239,250478,5002/25/20236181,2362,472220,3172/25/20231,236220,317Richard H. Raborn291,900583,8002/25/20237021,4042,808250,2632/25/20231,404250,263Michael A. Haberman255,000510,0002/25/20236681,3352,670237,9642/25/20231,335237,9641.Amounts shown are estimated possible payouts for fiscal 2023 under the Companys Executive Incentive Plan. These amounts are based on the individuals fiscal 2023 base salary and position. The maximum amounts shown are 200% of the target. Actual incentives received by the NEOs for fiscal 2023 are reported in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table under the column entitled Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.2.These columns include information regarding PSUs awarded under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The Threshold column represents the minimum PSUs payable when threshold performance is met (50% of PSUs are earned at threshold). If performance is below the threshold performance, no units are earned. The Target column represents the PSUs payable if actual performance is equal to target (100% of PSUs earned at target). The Maximum column represents the full payout potential under the plan if actual performance is equal to or greater than maximum (200% of PSUs are earned at maximum). For 2023 PSU grants, the PSUs vest based on equally weighted performance metrics of cumulative operating income growth and ROIC over the three-year performance period and the NEOs continued service through December 31, 2025.3.Represents the number of shares of restricted stock awarded to the NEO under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards vest in one-third annual increments subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.4.The amounts awarded to the NEOs represent the value of RSA and PSU awards based on the aggregate grant date fair values of the awards determined pursuant to FASB ASC 718 and, in the case of the PSUs, the probable achievement of the underlying performance goals at the time of grant. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the RSA and PSU awards was determined to be $178.25 (which was the market price on the day of grant, February 24, 2023).Alamo Group Inc.42Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2023 FISCAL YEAR-ENDThe following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2023. The market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested reflects the closing stock price of $210.19 per share on December 29, 2023.Option AwardsStock AwardsNumber of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptionsEquity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#)Option Exercise Price($)OptionExpirationDateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($)NameExercisable(#)Unexercisable(#)Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1)98,579 5,439(5)1,143,223 685(2)143,980 6,117(6)1,285,732 3,626(3)762,149 6,117(4)1,285,732 Richard J. Wehrle331(1)69,573 1,815(5)381,4951,210(3)254,330 1,824(6)383,3871,824(4)383,387 Edward T. Rizzuti331(1)69,573 1,236(5)259,795872(3)183,286 1,308(6)274,9291,236(4)259,795 3,00052.518/10/2025Richard H. Raborn395(1)83,025 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,404(6)295,1071,404(4)295,107 Michael A. Haberman240(1)50,446 1,452(5)305,196968(3)203,464 1,335(6)280,6041,335(4)280,604 70054.245/11/20251,00054.875/9/20261.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2021 that vested annually in three equal installments. 2.Represents RSAs awarded in June 2021 that vest annually in three equal installments.3.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2022 that vest annually in three equal installments. Alamo Group Inc.43Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION4.Represents RSAs awarded in February 2023 that vest annually in three equal installments.5.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2022. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.6.This amount represents PSU awards granted in February 2023. The PSU award represents the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company's common stock at the end of a three year performance period (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) if certain performance targets have been achieved. The amounts reported are based on achieving the target performance goals.Alamo Group Inc.44Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONOPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2023 Option AwardsStock AwardsNameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Require significant stock ownership by Company executives No excessive perquisites for executive officers No excessive perquisites for executive officers Allow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback PolicyNo share repricing without stockholder approval Allow for recovery of performance-based compensation under our Clawback Policy No share repricing without stockholder approval No share repricing without stockholder approval Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2023 Peer Group Companies Enpro Inc., formerly EnPro Industries, Inc. The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Columbus McKinnon Corporation Astec Industries, Inc. Titan Machinery Inc. Tennant Company Altra Industrial Motion Corp., acquired by Regal Rexnord Corp. in 2023 Douglas Dynamics, Inc. John Bean Technologies Corporation Lindsay Corporation Mueller Water Products, Inc. Hillenbrand, Inc. Titan International Inc. Federal Signal Corp. The Shyft Group Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, Inc. Wabash National Corporation Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION NEO Name FY 2022Annual Base Salary($) FY 2023 Annual Base Salary($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2023 EIP Company Pre-Tax Income and Company Inventory Turnover Components Pre-Tax Income Company Inventory Turnover Payout % of Target Maximum $175.8 million 3.6 200% Target $152.8 million 3.2 100% Mid-Threshold $137.6 million 2.9 75% Threshold $122.3 million 2.7 50% Below Threshold < $122.3 million < 2.7 0% Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Weight Criteria 75% Company pre-tax income 25% Company inventory turnover Weight Criteria 50% Division EBIT 10% Company pre-tax income 10% Division organic revenue growth 25% Division inventory turnover 5% Division reduction of total energy consumption compared to prior year NEO % of Base Salary Incentive at Target Performance Jeffery A. Leonard 100% Richard J. Wehrle 60% Edward T. Rizzuti 55% Richard H. Raborn 60% Michael A. Haberman 60% Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION NEO Name Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout Company Inventory Turnover Payout 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Jeffery A. Leonard 196% 69% $1,379,700 Richard J. Wehrle 196% 69% $433,620 Edward T. Rizzuti 196% 69% $392,968 NEO Name Company Adjusted Pre-Tax Income Payout Division EBITPayoutDivision Organic Growth PayoutDivision Inventory Turnover PayoutDivision Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Division Organic Growth Payout Division Inventory Turnover Payout Division Reduction of Total Energy Consumption Payout 2023 Total EIP Incentive Compensation Payout Amount Richard H. Raborn 196% 167% 56% 0% 50% $324,593 Michael A. Haberman 196% 200% 200% 100% 160% $440,130 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EBIT + Amortization Expense Total Debt + Equity Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2021-2023 PSU Operating Income Growth Performance Target Payout % of Target Maximum $493.39 million 200% Target $403.68 million 100% Threshold $291.55 million 50% Below Threshold < $291.55 million 0% 2021-2023 PSU Return on Invested Capital Performance Target Payout % of Target Maximum 19.2% 200% Target 15.7% 100% Threshold 11.4% 50% Below Threshold < 11.4% 0% Name 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Target Share Award 2021-2023 Performance Period PSU Actual Share Award Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman(1) Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name 2023 Target Value Jeffery A. Leonard $2,180,710 Richard J. Wehrle $650,256 Edward T. Rizzuti $440,634 Richard H. Raborn $500,526 Michael A. Haberman $475,928 Name 2023 RSA Award (shares) 2023 PSU Award (target shares) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name Severance Factor Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle(1) Edward T. Rizzuti(1) Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS OF MARCH 8, 2024 Richard W. Parod, Chair Tracy C. Jokinen, Member Robert P. Bauer, Member Paul D. Householder, Member(1) Eric P. Etchart, Member Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name and Principal PositionYearSalary($)(1)BonusPayments($)StockAwards($)(2)OptionAwards($)Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3)Change of PensionValue ($)(4)All OtherCompensation ($)(5)Total($)Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO2023832,308 2,180,710 1,379,700 346,949 49,723 4,789,390 2022790,385 1,500,402 793,600 21,240 25,921 3,131,548 2021624,846 1,081,830 731,609 342,199 35,775 2,816,259 Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer2023434,231 650,256 433,620 138,273 13,795 1,670,175 2022408,231 500,686 206,025 7,132 1,122,074 2021319,815 310,570 186,431 103,002 17,284 937,102 Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary2023430,192 440,634 392,968 124,817 8,669 1,397,280 2022410,000 360,824 218,940 3,599 993,363 2021336,500 310,570 175,297 84,682 16,516 923,565 Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management 2023497,738 500,526 324,593 153,840 30,455 1,507,152 2022472,794 400,548 372,045 23,064 1,268,451 2021429,192 370,620 456,003 100,914 24,497 1,381,226 Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment 2023421,731 475,928 440,130 57,285 21,912 1,416,986 2022404,538 400,548 129,254 15,408 949,748 2021361,538 112,594 143,522 51,438 26,037 695,129 Year Salary($)(1) BonusPayments($) StockAwards($)(2) OptionAwards($) Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation ($)(3) Change of PensionValue ($)(4) All OtherCompensation ($)(5) Total($) Jeffery A. LeonardPresident & CEO Richard J. WehrleEVP & CFO, Principal Financial Officer Edward T. RizzutiEVP, General Counsel & Secretary Richard H. RabornEVP Vegetation Management Michael A. HabermanEVP Industrial Equipment Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3)All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh)Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1) Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2) All OtherStockAwards:Number ofShares of Stockor Units(#)(3) All OtherOption Awards:Number of SecuritiesUnderlying Options(#) Exerciseor BasePrice of Option Awards($/Sh) Grant-DateFair Valueof Stock andOption Awards($)(4) Name GrantDate Threshold($)Target($)Maximum($)Threshold(#)Target(#)Maximum(#) Target($) Maximum($) Threshold(#) Target(#) Maximum(#) Jeffery A. Leonard 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Richard J. Wehrle 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Edward T. Rizzuti 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Richard H. Raborn 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Michael A. Haberman 2/25/2023 2/25/2023 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Option Awards Stock Awards Number of SecuritiesUnderlying UnexercisedOptions Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options(#) Option Exercise Price($) OptionExpirationDate Number of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested(#) Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have Not Vested($) Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units, or Shares, Rights that have Not Vested(#) Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, or other Rights that have Not Vested($) Name Exercisable(#) Unexercisable(#) Jeffery A. Leonard 469(1) 5,439(5) 685(2) 6,117(6) 3,626(3) 6,117(4) Richard J. Wehrle 331(1) 1,815(5) 1,210(3) 1,824(6) 1,824(4) Edward T. Rizzuti 331(1) 1,236(5) 872(3) 1,308(6) 1,236(4) 52.51 8/10/2025 Richard H. Raborn 395(1) 1,452(5) 968(3) 1,404(6) 1,404(4) Michael A. Haberman 240(1) 1,452(5) 968(3) 1,335(6) 1,335(4) 54.24 5/11/2025 54.87 5/9/2026 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Option Awards Stock Awards Name Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise(#)Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 2023 PENSION BENEFITS The following table quantifies the "deferred benefit" pension benefits expected to be paid from the SERP.NamePlan NameNumber of Years Credited Service(#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1)Payments During Last Fiscal Year($)Jeffery A. LeonardSERP121,574,694 Richard J. WehrleSERP36876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti(2)SERP8447,720 Richard H. Raborn(2)SERP9617,926 Michael A. HabermanSERP37439,995 1.The estimated present value of accumulated benefits under the SERP is based on a discount rate of 4.8% as of December 31, 2023. The Pre-2012 Mortality Table is used for the SERP calculation projected to 2023 for the participants. Participants are assumed to retire at the latest of current age and the plans earliest retirement date (age 65) with unreduced benefits. No pre-retirement mortality, retirement, or terminating has been assumed for the present value factors.2.As of the end of the measurement period (December 31, 2023), Messrs. Raborn and Rizzuti are not yet vested in the SERP, and have no benefit payable under the SERP.POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROLThis section describes the benefits and payments to which each NEO would have been entitled under the Companys existing plans and arrangements if his employment had terminated or if the Company had undergone a change in control, in each case, on December 31, 2023. For purposes of valuing any outstanding equity awards, we have assumed a per share value of $210.19, the closing market price of the Companys common stock on December 29, 2023. Prior to the effective date of the SERP on January 3, 2011, the applicable NEOs were not entitled to cash severance payments upon any termination of employment or upon a change in control of the Company. Upon termination, the NEOs receive health and welfare benefits under COBRA that are generally available to all U.S.-based employees who participate in our health benefit plans and accrued vacation pay. There are no special or enhanced termination benefits under the Companys equity plans for the NEOs as compared to non-named executive officer participants. For information with respect to potential payments under the SERP, see "SERP" below.Alamo Group Inc.45Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONChange in Control AgreementsWe have entered into change in control agreements with our NEOs and certain of our other senior executive officers. Generally, each of the NEOs is entitled to receive, upon termination of employment within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements): (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) the NEO's annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control or the date of the executive's termination (whichever is greater) plus (ii) an amount equal to the executives target bonus opportunity for the calendar year in which the change in control or the date of the executive's termination occurs (whichever is greater) multiplied by a severance factor which varies by executive position as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis; (b) acceleration of vesting of all time-based equity awards including RSAs and stock options that vest ratably over time; and (c) reimbursement of health care insurance costs for a period of eighteen (18) months following the executive's termination of employment, if COBRA is elected by the executive under the Company's group health plan. The events that trigger a change in control under these agreements include: (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding common stock by certain persons, (ii) certain changes in the membership of our Board of Directors, (iii) certain mergers or consolidations, and (iv) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets. The receipt of any and all severance payments pursuant to the change in control agreements in place with each of our NEOs is expressly conditioned on each executive's execution (and non-revocation) of a release of claims agreement. The change in control agreements do not apply to performance-based equity awards including our PSU awards. Potential Payments Upon an Involuntary Termination of Employment Following a Change in Control(1)NameSeverancePayment($)(2)Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3)Health Benefits($)(4)AggregatePayments($)Jeffery A. Leonard5,040,000 3,476,881 14,351 8,531,232 Richard J. Wehrle1,408,000 1,088,137 12,197 2,508,334 Edward T. Rizzuti1,348,500 781,671 22,262 2,152,433 Richard H. Raborn1,556,800 882,445 2,439,245 Michael A. Haberman1,360,000 830,576 14,351 2,204,927 1.An involuntary termination means termination of the NEO's employment following a change in control (1) by the Company other than for cause, or (2) by the NEO for good reason. Under the terms of the Change in Control Agreement, if the payments and benefits to a NEO under the Change in Control Agreement or another plan, arrangement or agreement would subject the NEO to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then such payments will be reduced by the minimum amount necessary to avoid such excise tax, if such reduction would result in the NEO receiving a higher net after-tax amount. The amounts reflected in this table do not reflect the application of any reduction in compensation or benefits pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control Agreement.2.Amounts reported in this column represent the sum of (i) the NEO's base salary multiplied by a severance factor, which for Mr. Leonard is three and for each other NEO is two (the "Severance Factor"), and (ii) the NEO's target annual cash incentive opportunity (for the year in which termination or change in control occurs) multiplied by the applicable Severance Factor.3.Represents the value of equity awards that would become vested upon an involuntary termination of employment within two years following a change in control. The value of the accelerated vesting of the equity awards reported in this table is based upon our closing stock price of $210.19 on December 29, 2023.4.Represents the estimated value of continued health care benefits that all NEOs would be entitled to receive upon an involuntary termination of employment under the Change in Control Agreement.Alamo Group Inc.46Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONA detailed list of the equity awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023 is set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End table above. The NEOs do not hold any equity awards other than the stock options and the equity awards listed in the table. Other than as provided in the following sentence, each NEO may exercise only vested options within 30 days of termination of employment (not for cause), 30 days of retirement, or one year of death. If the NEO is at least 62 years of age and has at least five years of service with the Company, the options become fully vested and may be exercised upon termination of the NEOs employment (not for cause), retirement or death in accordance with their terms.The Company's outstanding RSAs provide that if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the RSAs have vested, the NEO's right to the shares of restricted stock will be cancelled. In accordance with the terms of the change in control agreements entered into between the Company and each of our NEOs, accelerated vesting of RSAs held by each NEO will occur on a double-trigger basis and only in the event that a NEO's employment is terminated within six months preceding or twenty-four months after a change in control of our Company (unless such termination is because of death, disability, for cause, or by the officer other than for "good reason," as defined in the change in control agreements).The Company's outstanding PSU awards provide that, subject to certain limited exceptions, if a NEO ceases to be a service provider for any reason before the awards have vested, the NEO's right to any PSU shares will be forfeited. In the event that a change in control occurs during the applicable PSU Performance Period, a portion of the unvested PSU will vest on the date of such change in control in a pro rata amount calculated by multiplying the amount of the award (which amount will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its reasonable discretion based on the Companys expected performance or, if such amount cannot be reasonably determined by the Compensation Committee, then the target award amount) by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days that the award recipient was a Company employee during the Performance Period up to the date of the change of control and the denominator of which equals the total number of days in the Performance Period.The following chart shows the value of RSAs and PSUs (assuming target payout) that would have become vested or forfeited for a termination of employment as of December 31, 2023. For this purpose, RSAs and PSUs were valued at our closing stock price as of December 29, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or DisabilityChange inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without CauseNameForfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Value Realized Upon Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(#)Value Realized on Vesting($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,000120,125 8,6801,687,876 Richard J. Wehrle2,500322,925 3,056587,686 Edward T. Rizzuti1,100135,399 2,887557,562 Richard H. Raborn 3,454666,968 Michael A. Haberman 1,174209,422 Value Realized on Vesting($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Name Plan Name Number of Years Credited Service(#) Present Value of Accumulated Benefit($)(1) Payments During Last Fiscal Year($) Jeffery A. Leonard SERP Richard J. Wehrle SERP Edward T. Rizzuti(2) SERP Richard H. Raborn(2) SERP Michael A. Haberman SERP Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name SeverancePayment($)(2) Value of Accelerated Equity Awards($)(3) Health Benefits($)(4) AggregatePayments($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TerminationFor Cause Death or Disability Change inControl Any OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause Name Forfeit($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Vesting($)Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Alamo Group Inc.47Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONSERPThe SERP is intended to provide a benefit from the Company upon retirement, death or disability, or a change in control of the Company. Accordingly, the SERP obligates the Company to pay to a participant a Retirement Benefit (as defined in the SERP) upon the occurrence of certain payment events to the extent a participant has a vested right thereto. The Retirement Benefit for NEOs is based on 20% of the final three year average salary of each participant based on the participant's last year of service at the time of his retirement from the Company. A participants right to their Retirement Benefit becomes vested upon 10 years of Credited Service (as defined in the SERP) or a change in control of the Company. In the event of the participants death or a change in control, the participants vested Retirement Benefit will be paid in a lump sum to the participant or his estate, as applicable, within 90 days after the participants death or a change in control, as applicable. In the event the participant is entitled to a benefit from the SERP due to disability, retirement or other termination of employment, the benefit will be paid in monthly installments over a period of fifteen years.The following chart shows the potential payouts under the SERP as of December 31, 2023.TerminationFor CauseDeath or Disability(1)Change inControlAny OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1)NameForfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Forfeit($) Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard4,719,396 3,476,881 1,242,515 1,186,441 4,719,396 Richard J. Wehrle1,472,171 1,088,137 384,034 380,847 1,472,171 Edward T. Rizzuti1,047,377 781,671 265,705 269,018 1,047,377 Richard H. Raborn1,181,898 882,445 299,453 300,849 1,181,898 Michael A. Haberman1,120,313 830,576 289,736 296,063 1,120,313 Forfeit($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TerminationFor Cause Death or Disability(1) Change inControl Any OtherInvoluntary/VoluntaryTermination Without Cause(1) Name Forfeit($)Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Vesting($) Forfeit($)Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 1.Death or disability and any other voluntary or involuntary termination values include the present value of accumulated benefits to be paid out in monthly installments over a period of 15 years.CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSUREIn accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd Frank Act), we have calculated the ratio of annual total compensation of the Companys principal executive officer, Mr. Leonard relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee (the "CEO Pay Ratio").In performing our pay ratio analysis, our date of determination was December 31, 2023. We collected compensation information concerning all of our approximately 4,350 employees as of December 31, 2023. We did not include approximately 14 employees who were employed with our Fieldquip business in Australia. We annualized the cash compensation values of all full-time and part-time employees who were only employed for a portion of the year (but did not adjust any part-time or seasonal employees to a full-time equivalent). While no cost of living adjustments were used to adjust compensation figures, we were required to translate currencies as of the relevant date of determination for those employees who were employed with our subsidiary companies located outside the United States. After we identified the median employee, we calculated the median employee's compensation in accordance with the rules applicable to the Summary Compensation Table.Alamo Group Inc.48Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFor purposes of our pay ratio analysis, Mr. Leonard's annual total compensation was determined to be $4,789,390. Our compensation review process yielded the following results:2023 Median Employee total annual compensation $48,045Mr. Leonard (CEO) total annual compensation for 2023 $4,789,390Ratio of CEO to Median Employee Compensation 100:1We believe the above results are indicative of the equitable and competitive compensation practices that we have implemented across our organization. As previously discussed, our executive compensation program is designed to retain and motivate talented and experienced executives who can materially improve the Companys long-term value. However, we recognize that our continued success is also highly dependent upon the retention of experienced, motivated and loyal employees at all levels of our organization, and we continually review our compensation practices to ensure that we remain competitive in the employment markets where we operate while maintaining an appropriate balance between executive compensation and our overall compensation levels. In addition to annual base compensation, we provide many of our employees with other non-cash benefits including (i) savings plans, including a 401(k) savings plan for our U.S.-based employees, (ii) wellness programs and (iii) tuition reimbursement/scholarship programs.PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCEThe information in this section is provided for the purpose of complying with the pay versus performance disclosure rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022 in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K passed as part of the Dodd Frank Act.Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4)Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 1.The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and NEOs for the applicable years were as follows:2022 and 2023: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO for the entirety of 2022 and 2023. The Company's other NEOs for 2022 and 2023 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2021: Jeffery A. Leonard served as the PEO from May 31, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO prior to Mr. Leonards May 31, 2021 appointment. The Companys other NEOs for 2021 were: Richard J. Wehrle; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; Richard H. Raborn; and Michael A. Haberman.2020: Ronald A. Robinson served as the PEO for the entirety of 2020. The Companys other NEOs for 2020 were: Jeffery A. Leonard; Edward T. Rizzuti; Dan E. Malone; and Richard H. Raborn.Alamo Group Inc.49Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION2.Amounts reported in this column represent (i) the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year in which the NEO served as PEO in the case of Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and (ii) the average of the total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year for the Companys NEOs for the applicable year other than the individual serving as PEO for all or a portion of such years.3.To calculate compensation actually paid, adjustments were made to the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. A reconciliation of the adjustments for Messrs. Leonard and Robinson and for the average of the other NEOs is set forth following the footnotes to this table. 4.Pursuant to rules of the SEC, the comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2019. Historic stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.5.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.6.As noted in the CD&A, for 2023, pre-tax income continues to be viewed as a core driver of the Companys performance and compensation actually paid to the Company's NEOs, accordingly, pre-tax income is calculated as follows: Income earned before income taxes.7.Mr. Leonards compensation for 2020 is included in the average NEO compensation amount since he was an NEO for 2020 but did not serve as PEO for any portion of 2020.YearSummary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Forfeit($) Immediate Vesting($)Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 Vesting($)Forfeit($)Jeffery A. Leonard1,574,694 1,574,694 2,390,001 1,574,694 Richard J. Wehrle876,392 876,392 1,218,000 876,392 Edward T. Rizzuti447,720 447,720 1,062,984 447,720 Richard H. Raborn617,926 617,926 1,228,151 617,926 Michael A. Haberman439,995 439,995 611,501 439,995 Forfeit($) Jeffery A. Leonard Richard J. Wehrle Edward T. Rizzuti Richard H. Raborn Michael A. Haberman Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:(4) Year(1)Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($)Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($)Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($)Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($)Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($)Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 Summary Compensation Table Total for Leonard (PEO)(2)($) Summary Compensation on Table Total for Robinson (PEO)(2)($) Compensation actually paid to Leonard (PEO)(3)($) Compensation actually paid to Robinson (PEO)(3)($) Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(2)($) Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3)($) Total Share-holder Return($)S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($)Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($)20234,789,390 N/A6,002,308 N/A1,497,898 1,838,765 170.62 150.20 136,160,827 175,119,847 20223,131,548 N/A3,047,616 N/A1,083,409 1,106,669 114.36 127.15 101,928,308 134,309,914 20212,816,259 3,577,356 2,588,461 2,113,987 966,572 981,069 118.24 134.52 80,244,876 109,497,732 2020N/A (7)3,104,939 N/A (7)3,117,996 984,988 1,023,095 110.41 111.06 57,804,451 79,757,278 S&P Industrials Index Total Return(5)($) Net Income($)Pre-tax Income(6)($) Pre-tax Income(6)($) N/A N/A 170.62 150.20 N/A N/A 114.36 127.15 118.24 134.52 N/A (7) N/A (7) 110.41 111.06 Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Year Summary Compensation Table Total($) (a)(Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus) Change in Accumulated Benefits Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (b)PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusService Costs Under Defined Benefit and Actuarial Pension Plans ($) (c)(Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (d)PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusFair Value at Fiscal Year-End of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year($) (e)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years($) (f)PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusFair Value at Vesting of Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year that Vested During Fiscal Year($) (g)Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Plus/(Minus)Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Years for which Applicable Vesting Conditions Were Satisfied During Fiscal Year($) (h)(Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement (Minus)Fair Value as of Prior Fiscal Year-End of Stock Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Failed to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Fiscal Year($) (i)PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement PlusDollar Value of any Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards in the Applicable Fiscal Year Prior to the Vesting Date($) (j)Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 a.Represents Total Compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year. With respect to the other NEOs, amounts shown represent averages.b.Represents the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the indicated fiscal year.c.Represents the sum of the actuarial present value of the benefits under all defined benefit and actuarial pension plans attributable to services rendered during the indicated fiscal year, calculated using the same methodology as used in the Companys financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles.d.Represents the grant date fair value of the stock awards granted during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. e.Represents the fair value as of the indicated fiscal year-end of the outstanding and unvested stock awards granted during such fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. Alamo Group Inc.50Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONf.Represents the change in fair value during the indicated fiscal year of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and that remained outstanding and unvested as of the last day of the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes and, for awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, based on the probable outcome of such performance-based vesting conditions as of the last day of the fiscal year. g.Represents the fair value at vesting of the stock awards that were granted and vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. h.Represents the change in fair value, measured from the prior fiscal year-end to the vesting date, of each stock award that was granted in a prior fiscal year and which vested during the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. i.Represents the fair value as of the last day of the prior fiscal year of the stock awards that were granted in a prior fiscal year and which failed to meet the applicable vesting conditions in the indicated fiscal year, computed in accordance with the methodology used for financial reporting purposes. j.Represents cash dividends paid on stock awards during the applicable year that are not otherwise reflected as compensation for the applicable year.k.See footnote 1 above for the NEOs included in the average for each year.Relationship Between Pay and PerformanceWe believe the compensation actually paid to our NEOs in each of the years reported above and over the four-year cumulative period are reflective of the Compensation Committee's emphasis on pay-for-performance, as the compensation actually paid fluctuated year-over-year primarily due to our PEO and other NEOs' varying levels of achievement against pre-established performance goals under our annual Executive Incentive Plan ("EIP") and the change in the value of the NEOs' equity awards. The relationship between compensation actually paid and the Companys performance is further discussed below. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Cumulative Total Stockholder ReturnOur PEO's and other NEOs' compensation actually paid is not tied directly to the Company's total stockholder return ("TSR"), but it is expected that stockholder returns will generally correlate with the growth and profitability metrics that have been selected for the incentive program applicable to our NEOs and will impact the value of the equity awards granted to our NEOs. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs for 2023 includes PSU awards granted to the PEO and other NEOs for the favorable outcomes achieved for the three-year performance period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. As calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, the compensation actually paid to our PEO was $3,117,996 for 2020. The compensation actually paid to the PEO for 2023, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $6,002,308, an approximately 92% increase over 2020, with substantial impact from the Company's share price appreciation during that period. The average compensation actually paid for our other NEOs for 2020, as calculated in accordance with the SEC disclosure rules, was $1,023,095 and increasing approximately 80% to $1,838,765 for 2023. The Companys four-year cumulative TSR, including reinvestment of dividends, measured assuming a $100 investment in the Companys stock as of December 31, 2019, increased by approximately 71% to $170.62 as of December 31, 2023. The compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs over the 2020-2023 period was generally aligned, given the relatively small differences between the percentage increases of compensation actually paid to our PEO and other NEOs and the Company's four-year cumulative TSR over the 2020-2023 period. Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid to the PEO and Average Other NEOs and the Company's Net Income and Pre-Tax IncomeWhile pre-tax income is a significant component of our compensation program through its use in the EIP, our pre-tax income and, similarly, net income performance has less of an impact on our compensation actually paid due to the lower weighting of EIP in our overall compensation program as compared to equity awards. Accordingly, while our pre-tax income and net income increased by approximately 120% and 136%, respectively, from 2020 to 2023, our PEO compensation actually paid increased approximately 92% and the average compensation actually paid for the other NEOs increased by approximately 80% over the same time period.Alamo Group Inc.51Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONRelationship Between Company TSR and S&P Industrials IndexThe Company's total stockholder return over the four-year period reported above as compared to the S&P Industrials Index is reflected in the chart below:*$100 invested on December 31, 2019 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.Fiscal year ended December 31.Copyright 2024 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.The following is a list of financial performance measures which in the Company's assessment represent the most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link compensation actually paid to the NEOs for 2023:(1)Pre-tax incomeOperating income growthReturn on invested capitalDivision operating incomeDivision organic revenue growthCompany inventory turnoverDivision inventory turnover1.Pre-tax income is a component of all of our NEOs' executive incentive plans. Operating income growth and return on invested capital are PSU metrics for all of our NEOs' long-term equity incentive compensation. Company inventory turnover is a component of Messrs. Leonard's, Wehrle's, and Rizzuti's executive incentive plans. Division operating income, Division organic revenue growth, and Division inventory turnover are components of Division leaders Messrs. Raborn's and Haberman's executive incentive plans.Alamo Group Inc.52Proxy StatementEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONDIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING 2023The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors during 2023. While serving as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonard did not receive any additional compensation for service on the Board. NameFees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1)Option Awards($)(2)Stock Awards($)(3)All OtherCompensation($)Total($)Roderick R. Baty155,000 125,455 280,455 Robert P. Bauer80,000 125,455 205,455 Eric P. Etchart91,000 125,455 216,455 Nina C. Grooms80,000 125,455 205,455 Tracy C. Jokinen95,000 125,455 220,455 Richard W. Parod91,000 125,455 216,455 Lorie L. Tekorius80,000 125,455 205,455 1.The Company pays directors who are not employees of the Company a $80,000 retainer per year. The Chair of the Board receives an additional $75,000 annual retainer (for any independent director who serves as Chair), the chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer, the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer, and the chair of the Nominating Corporate Governance Committee receives an additional $11,000 annual retainer. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of attending meetings of the Board or the Committees. The Board of Directors also receives an annual grant of stock awards. 2.As of December 31, 2023, there were no stock options granted to any of the directors or outstanding with respect to any of the directors.3.The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted in 2023 as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. See Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in calculating grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 718. The grant date fair value for the restricted stock awards was determined in accordance with FASB ASC 718 to be $177.95 (which was the market price on the day of grant, May 11, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, each non-employee director had 705 shares of restricted stock outstanding.Alamo Group Inc.53Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOAdvisory Vote on Executive CompensationPursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), we are providing stockholders with a vote to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. This vote, currently conducted annually, is intended to provide an overall assessment of our executive compensation program rather than focus on a specific individual or item of compensation. As described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement, we believe in pay for performance. Accordingly, the goal of our executive compensation program is to motivate and retain highly-talented executives who are critical to the success of our Company and to enhance the Companys performance by providing compensation to key managers who have the ability by the nature of their positions to significantly affect the operational effectiveness and financial performance of the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The program is intended to align management and stockholder objectives and provide the opportunity for executives to participate in the success of the Company, with elements designed to reward both short-term and long-term success. Stockholders are encouraged to carefully review the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement for a more detailed discussion of our executive compensation program. With respect to our last advisory vote on NEO compensation, which occurred at our 2023 Annual Meeting, our stockholders expressed their support by approving the non-binding advisory vote with approximately 96% of the shares cast in favor of our NEO compensation program at that time.The vote on this proposal gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on the overall compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement. For the reasons discussed above, we are asking our stockholders to indicate their support for the compensation of our NEOs by voting FOR the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:RESOLVED, that the Companys stockholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure in this Proxy Statement.As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Board of Directors or the Company. However, we expect that our Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions for our CEO and other NEOs.Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers are prohibited from giving proxies to vote on executive compensation matters unless the beneficial owner of such shares has given voting instructions on the matter. This means that if your broker is the record holder of your shares, you must give voting instructions to your broker with respect to Proposal No. 2 if you want to have your broker vote your shares on the matter.Alamo Group Inc.54Proxy StatementPROPOSAL TWOApproval of the "say-on-pay" proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Board will review the voting results and take them into consideration when making future decisions regarding executive compensation."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC.Alamo Group Inc.55Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREERatification of Appointment of Independent AuditorsThe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors desires to engage the services of KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2024 and report on those financial statements. Stockholders are being asked to vote FOR the ratification of the appointment. If stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment.FEES INCURRED BY THE COMPANY FOR KPMG LLPThe following table shows the fees paid or accrued by the Company for the audit and other services provided by KPMG LLP for fiscal 2023 and 2022.20232022Audit Fees(1)$2,397,000 $2,458,000 Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3)1,203,000 918,000 All Other Fees(4) Total$3,600,000 $3,376,000 1.Both 2023 and 2022 Audit Fees include: (i) the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to, or required by, statute or regulation; (ii) reviews of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; (iii) comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings; and (iv) the audit of managements reports on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404). 2.Audit-Related Fees in 2023 and 2022 include fees related to acquisitions and advisory services.3.Tax Fees in 2023 and 2022 include tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice. Tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services include the review of U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns, tax advice regarding R&D tax credits as well as tax review and advice on international taxes. 4.Other than as described in this proxy statement, there were no other professional services rendered in 2023 or 2022.AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PREAPPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURESOur Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures for the preapproval of audit and non-audit services for the purpose of maintaining the independence of our independent auditors. These policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually. We may not engage our independent auditors to render any audit or non-audit service unless either the service is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or the engagement to render the service is entered into pursuant to the Audit Committees preapproval policies and procedures. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee may preapprove services that are expected to be provided to the Company by the independent auditors during the following twelve months.Alamo Group Inc.56Proxy StatementPROPOSAL THREEThe Audit Committee may also preapprove particular services on a case-by-case basis. In assessing requests for services by the independent auditors, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the auditor's independence, whether the independent auditors are likely to provide the most effective and efficient service based upon their familiarity with the Company, and whether the service could enhance the Company's ability to manage or control risk or improve audit quality.Representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions concerning the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and make a statement should they so desire.Vote required. This recommendation must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. All proxies will be voted FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditor unless a contrary choice is indicated."FOR"THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.Alamo Group Inc.57Proxy StatementSTOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGProposals from stockholders intended to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting, pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, must be received in writing by the Company at its principal executive offices not later than November 13, 2024. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. Please direct all such proposals to the attention of the Company's Secretary.Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 2025 Annual Meeting, but not to include the proposal in our proxy statement or to nominate a person as a director, must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. The Bylaws require, among other things, that such proposal must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices no more than 120 days and no less than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting. Therefore, the Company must receive notice of such a proposal or nomination for the 2025 Annual Meeting no earlier than January 2, 2025 and no later than February 1, 2025. The notice must contain the information required by the Bylaws, a copy of which is available upon request to the Company's Secretary, in addition to any other information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act..The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. The Committees Policy Regarding Director Candidates Recommended by Stockholders, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (including our standards of director independence), the charters of our Board Committees, and the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are on our website at www.alamo-group.com/corporate-governance/ and are available in print at no charge to any stockholder who requests them by writing to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.Any stockholder of the Company who complies with the notice procedures set forth below and is a stockholder of record at the time such notice is delivered to the Company may make a director recommendation for consideration by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. A stockholder may make recommendations at any time, but recommendations for consideration of a nominee at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received not less than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date the proxy statement was released to stockholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting. Therefore, to submit a candidate for consideration for nomination at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder must submit the recommendation, in writing, by November 13, 2024. The written notice must demonstrate that it is being submitted by a stockholder of the Company and include information about each proposed director candidate, including name, age, business address, principal occupation, principal qualifications and other relevant biographical information. In addition, the stockholder must provide confirmation of each candidates consent to serve as a director. A stockholder must send recommendations to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.PROXY SOLICITATIONThe cost of soliciting proxies by the Board of Directors will be borne by the Company. Proxies may be solicited through the mail and through telephonic communications or meetings with stockholders or their representatives by directors, officers and other employees of the Company who will not receive special compensation for these services.The Company requests persons such as brokers, nominees and fiduciaries holding stock in their names for others, or holding stock for others who have the right to give voting instructions, to forward proxy material to their principals and to request authority for the execution of the proxy, and the Company will reimburse such persons for their reasonable expenses.Alamo Group Inc.58Proxy StatementCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as expect, likely, outlook, forecast, anticipate, would, could, should, can, will, project, intend, plan, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, known or unknown, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report and in other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this Proxy Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.OTHER MATTERSNo business other than the matters set forth in this Proxy Statement is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matters requiring a vote of stockholders arise, including a question of adjourning the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying Proxy will vote thereon according to their best judgment in the interests of the Company. If any of the nominees for office of director should withdraw or otherwise become unavailable for reasons not presently known, the persons named as proxies may vote for another person in his/her place in what they consider the best interests of the Company.The Company is enclosing with this proxy a copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K including financial statements and schedules thereto filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any request for exhibits should be in writing addressed to Corporate Secretary, Alamo Group Inc., 1627 East Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.By Order of the Board of Directors,Edward T. RizzutiSecretaryMarch 8, 2024 Alamo Group Inc.59Proxy StatementAppendix IALAMO GROUP INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATIONThe non-GAAP financial information presented in this Proxy Statement, including the EBITDA information, should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided this supplemental information to investors, analysts, and other interested parties to enable them to perform additional analyses of operating results, to illustrate the results of operations giving effect to the non-GAAP adjustments shown in the reconciliations below, and to provide an additional measure of performance which management considers in operating the business.EBITDATwelve Months EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022Income from operations$197,967 $148,592 Depreciation 32,453 31,412 Amortization16,222 15,944 EBITDA$246,642 $195,948 Alamo Group Inc.60 Proxy Statement Equals Compensation Actually Paid($)Leonard20234,789,390 (346,949) (2,180,710)2,571,464 700,921 458,788 9,404 6,002,308 20223,131,548 (21,240) (1,500,402)1,540,325 (46,961) (61,847) 6,193 3,047,616 20212,816,259 (342,199)85,770 (1,081,830)1,019,074 39,412 48,776 3,199 2,588,461 2020N/A N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ARobinson2023N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2022N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A20213,577,356 (2,351,754)470,682 60,447 348,740 8,516 2,113,987 20203,104,939 (211,109) (1,500,114)1,806,869 201,500 (297,823) 13,734 3,117,996 Other NEOs (Average) (k)20231,497,898 (118,554)38,569 (516,836)609,446 194,487 131,196 2,559 1,838,765 20221,083,409 55,930 (415,652)426,712 (17,124) (28,828) 2,222 1,106,669 2021966,572 (70,672)39,141 (282,985)266,337 26,204 34,615 1,857 981,069 2020984,988 (160,625)62,041 (200,142)349,497 35,883 (51,012) 2,465 1,023,095 Leonard (346,949) (2,180,710) (21,240) (1,500,402) (46,961) (61,847) (342,199) (1,081,830) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Robinson N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (2,351,754) (211,109) (1,500,114) (297,823) Other NEOs (Average) (k) (118,554) (516,836) (415,652) (17,124) (28,828) (70,672) (282,985) (160,625) (200,142) (51,012) Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Name Fees Earned orPaid in Cash($)(1) Option Awards($)(2) Stock Awards($)(3) All OtherCompensation($) Total($) Roderick R. Baty Robert P. Bauer Eric P. Etchart Nina C. Grooms Tracy C. Jokinen Richard W. Parod Lorie L. Tekorius Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL TWO Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL TWO "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL THREE Audit Fees(1) $ $ Audit-Related Fees(2) Tax Fees(3) All Other Fees(4) Total $ $ Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement PROPOSAL THREE "FOR" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2024, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS PROPOSAL NO. 3. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Alamo Group Inc. Proxy Statement Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Income from operations $ $ Depreciation Amortization EBITDA $ $ Alamo Group Inc. Proxy StatementPROXY SUMMARYGENERAL INFORMATIONPROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORSCORPORATE GOVERNANCEEXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPROPOSAL 2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONPROPOSAL 3 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORSAPPENDIX I