Equitable Holdings Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect nine directors (Joan Lamm-Tennant, Douglas Dachille, Francis A. Hondal, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe, Daniel G. Kaye, Craig MacKay, Mark Pearson, George Stansfield and Charles G.T. Stonehill) to serve one-year terms ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting (or until closing of the Proposed Transaction if earlier).

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (the Say-on-Pay vote).

   More detail

   This advisory proposal asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the overall compensation of the named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement. Management seeks this vote to validate its compensation philosophy and program design, which emphasize pay-for-performance through a mix of variable short-term incentives (STIC) tied to Non-GAAP Operating Earnings, VNB, Cash Flow and Strategic Initiatives, and long-term equity awards (RSUs and Performance Shares tied to Relative TSR and Non-GAAP EPS). The Compensation and Talent Committee highlights program features intended to align management and stockholder interests, including a majority of pay being at-risk, balanced performance metrics, clawback provisions, stock ownership guidelines and no re-pricing of options. The context includes strong prior stockholder support (94.3% in 2025), recent strategic actions (e.g., life reinsurance with RGA freeing capital, increased AB ownership, and capital returns) that materially affected financial results and incentive outcomes, and the use of Non-GAAP Operating Earnings as the company-selected operating measure. The vote is advisory—while not binding, the Committee expects to consider the results when making future compensation decisions and adjustments. Management argues that the program’s structure and recent outcomes demonstrate alignment with long-term value creation, while opponents (if any) could cite specific pay levels, use of non-GAAP metrics or particular awards as areas of concern. The Board’s recommendation to vote FOR is based on its view that the compensation program incentivizes behaviors that support strategic objectives and stockholder value and has a governance structure (independent consultant, committee oversight) to mitigate excessive risk-taking. Given the program’s mix of metrics, historic shareholder support, and recent operational achievements, a FOR vote signals endorsement of the Board’s approach; a negative outcome would prompt further engagement and potential program changes by the Committee.

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When is the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

What is the record date for the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, August 7, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Equitable Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Equitable Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.