Independent
Tenure on this board
19.5 yrs
Also a director at
Markel Group Inc (MKL)Coca Cola Co (KO)
Meeting calendar
GHC · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Graham Holdings Co
10 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of Directors (Class A and Class B) and an advisory vote by Class A shareholders to approve 2025 executive compensation.
Market cap
$5.1B
1Y TSR
+27.0%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 11, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten Directors: seven elected by Class A shareholders and three elected by Class B shareholders to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve 2025 Compensation Awarded to Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORA non-binding, advisory vote by Class A shareholders to approve the compensation awarded to the Company’s named executive officers for 2025, as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This advisory management proposal asks Class A shareholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the Company’s 2025 executive compensation as detailed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and compensation tables. Management seeks shareholder approval to reaffirm its pay-for-performance philosophy and to obtain shareholder feedback that the Compensation Committee will consider in future compensation decisions. The vote is advisory and does not bind the Board or the Compensation Committee, but a favorable vote would validate the Committee’s approach to compensation design, including the mix of cash and long-term incentives, performance unit metrics tied to Kaplan and other business segments, adjusted EPS measures for annual bonuses and discretionary adjustments. The Board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that the program aligns management incentives with shareholder interests, includes risk mitigation and clawback policies, and has been successful based on prior shareholder approval. Given the Company’s controlled-company status and significant insider ownership, the outcome primarily serves as shareholder feedback rather than a governance constraint; the Compensation Committee commits to consider the vote in setting future compensation but retains discretion over adjustments and awards.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Not independent
Tenure on this board
51.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Also a director at
Rush Street Interactive Inc (RSI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.5 yrs
Also a director at
Lpl Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.5 yrs
Also a director at
Invesco Ltd (IVZ)Chargepoint Holdings Inc (CHPT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.5 yrs
Also a director at
Cable One Inc (CABO)Republic Services Inc (RSG)Xometry Inc (XMTR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
20.5 yrs
Also a director at
Coca Cola Co (KO)Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK.B)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.8% | 249,284 | $264M |
| 2 | Madison Avenue Partners, LP | 5.7% | 245,829 | $260M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.3% | 230,324 | $244M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.0% | 173,937 | $184M |
| 5 | Wallace Capital Management Inc. | 3.6% | 155,071 | $164M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 145,630 | $154M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.9% | 124,555 | $132M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.5% | 107,550 | $114M |
| 9 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2.1% | 92,505 | $98M |
| 10 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.1% | 91,715 | $97M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Graham Holdings Co 2026 annual meeting?
- Graham Holdings Co (GHC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Graham Holdings Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Graham Holdings Co 2026 meeting is Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Graham Holdings Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Graham Holdings Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Graham Holdings Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Graham Holdings Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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