Cable One Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect eight director nominees—P. Robert Bartolo, Brad D. Brian, James A. Holanda, Deborah J. Kissire, Mary E. Meduski, Sherrese M. Smith, Wallace R. Weitz and Katharine B. Weymouth—to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation for 2025 (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for 2025 as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related compensation tables.

   More detail

   This proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote approving the 2025 compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy. Management is seeking shareholder approval to confirm that its executive pay framework—characterized by a heavy emphasis on at‑risk compensation, a 60/40 PSU/RSU mix for long‑term awards, performance metrics tied to Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted capex/Adjusted EBITDA (and PSUs tied to adjusted free cash flow and relative TSR)—is aligned with stockholder interests. The Board and its Compensation & Talent Management Committee frame say-on-pay as an important governance feedback mechanism and state they will review and consider voting results when making future compensation decisions; they cite prior strong support (approximately 86% in favor at the 2025 meeting) as context. Company-specific context includes a difficult 2025 operating year (net loss due to sizable intangible and goodwill impairments) which materially affected reported GAAP results while adjusted metrics (Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FCF) remained central to incentive outcomes; the C&TM Committee certified performance resulting in a ~44.6% performance factor for 2025 bonuses. The proposal is advisory only—no contractual or plan terms change automatically—but a negative vote could trigger Board review and potential changes to pay design or disclosure. Key governance mitigants highlighted by the company include majority voting for directors, robust clawback policies, no single‑trigger CIC payouts, and stock ownership guidelines; the company also emphasizes engagement with an independent compensation consultant. From an investor‑analysis perspective, important tradeoffs include that pay remains heavily performance‑based (limiting guaranteed cash) but the company’s recent financial stress and executive transitions (CEO change in 2026) are relevant to evaluating whether realized pay appropriately reflected underlying performance. The Board recommends a FOR vote because it views the compensation program as appropriately aligned to drive long‑term value and retain leadership critical to executing the Company’s strategy amid operational investments and strategic transactions.

4. 4

   Approval of the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Approve the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (to replace the 2022 Plan) and authorize issuance of up to 600,000 Shares for future awards under the new plan.

   More detail

   This management proposal asks stockholders to approve the Cable One 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, which would replace the Company’s 2022 plan and make 600,000 Shares available for future grants (subject to standard adjustments and recycling rules). Management argues the grant is needed to continue providing equity incentives for employees, officers and directors—important for retention, recruiting and aligning long‑term interests—and to avoid exhausting the remaining availability under the 2022 Plan within the year. The proxy discloses key plan features and guardrails intended to limit dilution and protect stockholders: no evergreen share replenishment, no repricing of Options/SARs without stockholder approval, no single‑trigger change‑of‑control payouts, limits on director annual compensation, and customary anti‑dilution adjustments; the Board also highlights clawback integration and limits on payouts. The company estimates post‑approval overhang of ~16.2% (14.0% on a fully diluted basis) and presents historical burn rates (2.3% in 2025) to contextualize expected usage—these are the principal metrics investors will assess relative to the requested pool. The proposal also notes that the 2026 awards for NEOs will be granted as cash‑settled phantom awards for 2026 to limit equity dilution for executive awards, and that long‑term awards will remain heavily performance‑based (60% PSUs / 40% RSUs) with caps and TSR modifiers. From an analytical standpoint, shareholders need to weigh the Board’s retention/compensation alignment rationale against dilution and the size of the requested pool; governance mitigants reduce some agency risk but do not eliminate potential dilutionary impact on EPS and TSR. The Board recommends a FOR vote on the basis that the plan is necessary for ongoing incentive grant capacity and contains reasonable investor protective features.

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When is the Cable One Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Cable One Inc (CABO) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

What is the record date for the Cable One Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Cable One Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 30, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Cable One Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Cable One Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cable One Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Cable One Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.