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BKD · Annual meeting · Friday, July 11, 2025Contested

Brookdale Senior Living Inc

6 nominees · 3 ballot items · contested.

Election of Ortelius’ six nominees and two unopposed Brookdale nominees to Brookdale’s Board; advisory vote on named executive officer compensation; and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Brookdale’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

Market cap
$3.8B
1Y TSR
+100.0%
Board grade
B
Record date
May 12, 2025
Filing
DEFC14A
Meeting concluded · Jul 11, 2025

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Ortelius Nominees and Unopposed Brookdale Nominees to the Board

    Shareholder — Ortelius Advisors, L.P.

    Election of Ortelius’ six nominees and the two Brookdale nominees unopposed by Ortelius for the Board, for a one-year term.

  2. 2

    Advisory Approval of Named Executive Officer Compensation

    Management

    Non-binding, advisory resolution to approve Brookdale’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.

  3. 3

    Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Brookdale’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2025

    Management

    Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Brookdale’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot6

Steven J. Insoft
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Paula J. Poskon
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Frank J. Small
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ivona Smith
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Steven L. Vick
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Lori B. Wittman
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC5.4%12,812,004$172M
2DEERFIELD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P.4.9%11,637,032$159M
3ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd4.8%11,406,814$156M
4VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.4%10,390,844$142M
5VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.2%10,103,610$138M
6BlackRock, Inc.4.0%9,438,321$129M
7CARRONADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP3.6%8,586,874$117M
8Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.3.4%8,157,148$112M
9RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC3.2%7,663,564$105M
10BlackRock, Inc.2.8%6,736,796$92M
Filings

Recent key filings

Periodic reports
Definitive proxies
Reference

Frequently asked questions

When is the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 annual meeting?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, July 11, 2025.
What is the record date for the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 meeting?
The record date for the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, May 12, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Brookdale Senior Living Inc's 2025 meeting?
The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Brookdale Senior Living Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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