Independent
Tenure on this board
22.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
CDP · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Copt Defense Properties
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eight Trustees; advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officers’ compensation (say-on-pay); and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor.
Market cap
$4.3B
1Y TSR
+33.3%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 6, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of eight Trustees
ManagementBoard: FORAnnual election of eight trustee nominees to the Board for one-year terms.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This is an advisory (non-binding) say-on-pay proposal asking shareholders to approve the disclosed compensation of the named executive officers. Management seeks endorsement to validate its compensation philosophy, which emphasizes pay-for-performance with a substantial portion of compensation tied to annual AIAs and long-term equity (60% performance-based LTIP; 40% time-based). The Compensation Committee cites strong governance practices—formulaic AIAs, peer benchmarking, clawback policy, and ownership guidelines—to support its recommendation to vote FOR. The board highlights past shareholder support (96.4% approval in 2025) as evidence of alignment. Approval would not be binding but serves as feedback informing future compensation decisions; rejection could prompt the Compensation Committee to reassess compensation structures. Company-specific context includes strong 2025 performance, capped AIA payout at 150% despite calculated 164.1% scorecard, and robust LTIP designs tied to TSR relative to peers; the board argues these policies align management incentives with shareholder interests.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PwC
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Parsons Corp (PSN)T-mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.7 yrs
Also a director at
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)Epr Properties (EPR)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 10.5% | 11,859,067 | $363M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 8.5% | 9,586,585 | $293M |
| 3 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 7.8% | 8,838,968 | $246M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 6.0% | 6,836,577 | $211M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.4% | 6,068,580 | $186M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 5,053,885 | $155M |
| 7 | EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | 4.0% | 4,523,741 | $138M |
| 8 | WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC | 2.9% | 3,245,746 | $99M |
| 9 | Channing Capital Management, LLC | 2.6% | 2,981,160 | $91M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.4% | 2,734,662 | $84M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Copt Defense Properties 2026 annual meeting?
- Copt Defense Properties (CDP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Copt Defense Properties 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Copt Defense Properties 2026 meeting is Friday, March 6, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Copt Defense Properties's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Copt Defense Properties 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Copt Defense Properties 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Copt Defense Properties 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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