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DFH · Annual meeting · Monday, June 8, 2026

Dream Finders Homes Inc

5 nominees · 5 ballot items.

Election of five directors; ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors; advisory vote to approve 2025 executive compensation; approval to reincorporate the company from Delaware to Texas by conversion; approval to permit potential conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into Class A common stock in accordance with NYSE rules.

Market cap
$1.5B
1Y TSR
-40.8%
Board grade
C
Record date
Apr 10, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 8, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot5

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect five nominees (Patrick O. Zalupski, Justin W. Udelhofen, Megha H. Parekh, Leonard M. Sturm and William W. Weatherford) to the Board for one-year terms.

  2. 2

    Ratification of the Independent Auditors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

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

  3. 3

    Non-binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s 2025 executive compensation disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    The proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s 2025 executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management is seeking this advisory approval as a matter of good corporate governance and to obtain feedback on pay practices; the Compensation Committee will consider the outcome when setting future compensation. Context: the company pays a mix of base salary, short-term cash incentives tied largely to adjusted pre-tax income and other performance metrics, and long-term time-vested restricted stock units to align executives with shareholder interests. The board recommends a vote FOR, noting that the program emphasizes at-risk pay, multi-year vesting, stock ownership guidelines and clawback policies. The likely rationale for the recommendation is that the Company’s pay programs are designed to motivate and retain executives, align with strategic objectives, and are supported by independent compensation consultants and favorable advisory vote results in 2025.

  4. 4

    Reincorporation Proposal

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve conversion of Dream Finders Homes, Inc. from a Delaware corporation to a Texas corporation (Plan of Conversion) and adoption of Texas charter and bylaws.

    More detail

    This management proposal seeks shareholder approval to convert the company’s state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, adopting a Plan of Conversion and new Texas charter and bylaws. The Board—acting on a Special Committee’s review—recommends FOR approval, arguing Texas’ recent statutory reforms (including codification of the business judgment rule and establishment of a Business Court) provide greater statutory clarity, potential litigation predictability, and other governance features attractive to the company. Management also highlights potential cost savings (elimination of Delaware franchise tax), alignment with the company’s substantial Texas operations, and minimal operational impact (no change to business, management, employees, or listing). The proxy details differences between Delaware and Texas law that could affect shareholder rights (books-and-records inspection thresholds, derivative suit ownership thresholds, forum selection clauses, limitations on class voting, advancement and indemnification procedures), and notes litigation challenging aspects of Texas law and the relative lack of Texas case law interpreting recent TBOC amendments. The Board’s rationale is that the benefits (statutory clarity, business-friendly environment and cost savings) outweigh risks (less Delaware precedent, litigation uncertainty, potential criticism from proxy advisors). The proposal requires a majority of voting power. The recommendation reflects the Board’s view that reincorporation to Texas is in shareholders’ best interests, while acknowledging possible trade-offs in stockholder rights and litigation landscape.

  5. 5

    Series A Proposal

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve potential conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of Class A common stock in accordance with NYSE rules (to permit conversion that could otherwise exceed NYSE thresholds).

    More detail

    This management proposal asks shareholders to approve the potential conversion mechanism for the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock—specifically the conversion terms that could result in issuance of Class A shares at a discount and potentially exceed NYSE thresholds that trigger shareholder approval. Management needs approval under NYSE rules because the conversion formula (90-trading-day trailing average less 20%, subject to a $4.00 floor) could result in more than 19.99% of Class A shares issued at a discount or effect a change in control. The Company says it intends to redeem the preferred before conversion but must nonetheless obtain approval to comply with covenants and avoid covenant breaches. The Board recommends FOR, arguing approval preserves flexibility to honor contractual conversion rights and avoid breaches that could accelerate conversion or require repeated shareholder votes. The proxy notes the vote is required to satisfy NYSE rules (Rules 312.03(c) and (d)), not to change the conversion terms, and explains the potential issuance mechanics, the Company’s plan to redeem the preferred, and the consequences if approval is not obtained (including repeated votes every six months). The recommendation reflects a governance and compliance rationale—ensuring the Company can comply with obligations to preferred holders while meeting NYSE requirements and retaining flexibility to manage capitalization.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot5

Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1BlackRock, Inc.3.7%3,351,982$47M
2COOKE BIELER LP3.0%2,779,002$39M
3KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC2.4%2,200,675$31M
4KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC2.3%2,067,705$29M
5STATE STREET CORP1.8%1,689,876$24M
6JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC1.8%1,673,299$23M
7VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC1.6%1,468,527$20M
8DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP1.5%1,372,218$19M
9VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.4%1,243,172$17M
10BlackRock, Inc.1.0%886,145$12M
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026.
What is the record date for the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, April 10, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Dream Finders Homes Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Dream Finders Homes Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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