Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Esco Technologies Inc (ESE)
Meeting calendar
EVRG · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Evergy Inc
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; advisory (non-binding) approval of 2025 executive compensation; ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$20.0B
1Y TSR
+28.2%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect the 12 nominees named in the proxy statement as directors to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORProvide an advisory non-binding vote to approve the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This management proposal requests shareholders’ non-binding approval of the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks this advisory vote to provide shareholder feedback on compensation practices and to demonstrate accountability; the Board and Compensation and Leadership Development Committee emphasize that the program is heavily performance-based, with 70% of long-term awards performance-based and annual incentives tied to financial, safety, operational and customer metrics. The proposal is contextualized by the company’s reported 2025 performance, compensation governance practices (independent committee oversight, independent compensation consultant, clawback policy, stock ownership guidelines, no employment agreements, and no stock options), and recent compensation adjustments. The Board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that the structure aligns executives’ incentives with shareholder interests, supports retention, and includes appropriate risk mitigators and governance safeguards. The advisory vote is non-binding but will be considered in future compensation decisions by the Committee.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Evergy’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Also a director at
Sera Prognostics Inc (SERA)Brixmor Property Group Inc (BRX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Also a director at
Wabash National Corp (WNC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.1 yrs
C. John Wilder
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATE STREET CORP | 7.1% | 16,457,617 | $1.3B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.3% | 14,544,400 | $1.2B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.3% | 12,273,910 | $1.0B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.9% | 8,886,882 | $728M |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 2.7% | 6,203,516 | $508M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 5,794,099 | $473M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.4% | 5,636,800 | $462M |
| 8 | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 2.2% | 4,995,017 | $409M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.1% | 4,949,908 | $405M |
| 10 | FEDERATED HERMES, INC. | 1.6% | 3,710,064 | $304M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Evergy Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Evergy Inc (EVRG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Evergy Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Evergy Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Evergy Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Evergy Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Evergy Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Evergy Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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