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IART · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 7, 2026

Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp

8 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Elect eight directors; ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for 2026; approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers (Say-on-Pay); and approve Amendment No. 3 to the Fifth Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve by 3,550,000 shares.

Market cap
$1.4B
1Y TSR
+42.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 7, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect eight directors (Keith Bradley, Ph.D.; Shaundra D. Clay; Stuart M. Essig, Ph.D.; Jeffrey A. Graves, Ph.D.; Barbara B. Hill; Renee W. Lo; Mojdeh Poul; and Christian S. Schade) to serve until the next annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

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

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This non-binding advisory proposal asks stockholders to approve the Company’s 2025 named executive officer (NEO) compensation as described in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables and narrative. Management seeks this advisory vote to confirm stockholder support for its pay-for-performance philosophy, which emphasizes a majority of at‑risk compensation through a mix of annual cash incentives and long‑term equity awards (PSUs, RSUs/RSAs and, historically, options). The Board and Compensation Committee argue that the program aligns executive incentives with long‑term shareholder value by tying short‑term bonuses to revenue, adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, and PSUs to multi‑year organic revenue growth (with changes planned to add adjusted EBITDA margin beginning in 2026). The proxy also discloses that, after consideration of 2025 results, the Compensation Committee exercised discretion (including a tariff adjustment and supplemental discretionary funding) when setting the 2025 bonus pool, and that PSUs vested at 0% for the 2025 performance year given organic growth results. The filing highlights strong prior stockholder support (98.1% approval in 2025) and ongoing engagement with investors representing roughly 40% of outstanding shares, which the Committee cites as validation of its approach. Key governance features—such as clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, no hedging/pledging, double‑trigger change‑in‑control protections, and independent consultant review—are used to support the Board’s recommendation. Voting in favor is intended to signal continued stockholder endorsement of the program design; however, the advisory nature means the Board will consider the vote results and investor feedback in future compensation decisions rather than being strictly bound by the outcome. Investors analyzing this proposal should weigh the tension between discretionary adjustments (tariff and bonus discretion) and the program’s structural alignment mechanisms, and consider historical Say‑on‑Pay support and recent operational context (quality and supply challenges, transformation plans) when assessing management’s rationale.

  4. 4

    Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Fifth Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Integra LifeSciences Fifth Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan by 3,550,000 shares.

    More detail

    This proposal requests shareholder approval to increase the authorized share reserve under Integra’s 2003 Equity Incentive Plan by 3,550,000 shares, bringing the Plan’s total share limit to 24,250,000 if approved. Management and the Compensation Committee contend the expansion is required to continue granting equity awards consistent with historical practice and to remain competitive for talent; they project the additional shares will provide roughly a two‑year runway based on historical run rates (2025 run rate ~2.52%, three‑year average ~1.72%). The filing explains that as of March 13, 2026 only ~1.46 million shares remained available, and without an increase equity grants could be constrained, forcing greater reliance on cash compensation or other alternatives that may misalign employee and shareholder incentives. The Committee considered dilution and overhang — disclosing outstanding awards, weighted‑average exercise price, and estimating that the amendment would increase overhang by ~4.71%, to a total overhang of ~14.35% — and engaged an independent compensation consultant in its analysis. The Plan contains anti‑dilution and adjustment provisions and limits on annual awards to any single employee, and the Board highlights that the Plan does not have an evergreen provision; shareholder approval is therefore required for this one‑time increase. In recommending a FOR vote, the Board balanced the need to preserve equity‑based compensation as a key retention and alignment tool against dilutive impacts, concluding the requested reserve is reasonable given hiring, retention, and strategic plan needs. Sophisticated evaluators should consider the Company’s historical grant practices, equity mix (full‑value awards vs. options), the Company’s share run rate trajectory, recent operational performance and PSU payout history, and potential future dilution when assessing whether the proposed increase is in stockholders’ long‑term interests.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot8

Not independent
Tenure on this board
28.6 yrs
Also a director at
Idexx Laboratories Inc (IDXX)Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.2 yrs
Also a director at
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Also a director at
Align Technology Inc (ALGN)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Rubric Capital Management LP10.0%7,753,934$73M
2BlackRock, Inc.9.4%7,341,867$69M
3VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.7%3,686,637$35M
4FULLER THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.4.5%3,529,404$33M
5Invesco Ltd.3.9%3,038,208$29M
6VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.7%2,890,824$27M
7STATE STREET CORP3.7%2,886,556$27M
8MORGAN STANLEY3.5%2,741,345$26M
9DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP3.4%2,619,623$25M
10Neuberger Berman Group LLC2.7%2,115,255$20M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 annual meeting?
Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp (IART) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
What is the record date for the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, March 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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