Greif Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect ten directors to serve for a one-year term.

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

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   Proposal 2 asks stockholders to ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Greif's independent auditor for fiscal 2026. Management seeks shareholder ratification as a matter of good corporate practice though stockholder approval is not required by law. The Audit Committee and Board recommend a vote FOR, citing Deloitte's reputation, qualifications, history as the auditor since 2014, and the firm's experience auditing Greif's financial statements and internal controls. Ratification acts as a check on auditor selection and provides comfort to investors, but the Audit Committee may still change auditors if it deems necessary. Because the proposal is routine, broker-dealers may exercise discretionary voting authority on uninstructed shares. The Board's recommendation emphasizes continuity and confidence in audit quality; the potential governance significance is limited because the vote is advisory and the Audit Committee retains ultimate authority to hire or fire auditors. The likely investor considerations include audit fees, auditor independence (disclosed fees and pre-approval policy), and recent audit-related services tied to transactions like the containerboard divestiture, all discussed in the proxy. The vote has limited operational impact but is a standard governance practice.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for fiscal 2025.

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   Proposal 3 requests an advisory 'say-on-pay' approval of executive compensation for fiscal 2025. Management is seeking non-binding approval from stockholders to confirm that its pay practices, including base salary, STIP, and LTIP awards, and compensation governance (stock ownership guidelines, clawback policy, use of independent consultants) are aligned with stockholder interests. The Compensation Committee recommends a FOR vote, highlighting pay-for-performance alignment, heavy weighting of at-risk incentives (STIP and LTIP), objective metrics (OPBSI, OWC, EBITDA, TSR), and governance safeguards. Investors will weigh program generosity, realized payouts (including a 200% payout on PSUs for 2023-2025), and the Committee's discretion in setting performance metrics; while advisory, the vote signals stockholder sentiment and may influence future compensation design. The proposal also reflects recent actions such as divestitures and performance adjustments that affected incentive calculations. Overall, the Board frames this as aligning executive pay with long-term shareholder value and seeks endorsement via an advisory vote.

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When is the Greif Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Greif Inc (GEF) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026.

What is the record date for the Greif Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Greif Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 29, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

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

The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Greif Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

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

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