Not independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
7 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of seven directors; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay); advisory vote on frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes (Say-on-Frequency); and ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.
Elect seven nominees (A. Lorne Weil, Michael R. Chambrello, Ira H. Raphaelson, Desirée G. Rogers, Steven M. Saferin, Katja Tautscher and John M. Vandemore) to the Board for a one-year term until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
This proposal requests a non-binding advisory approval of the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy. Management seeks shareholder endorsement to validate its pay practices, which include a mix of base salary, short-term cash bonuses tied to Adjusted EBITDAB, and long-term restricted stock unit (RSU) awards that are partly time-vested and partly performance-based. The Compensation Committee uses an external consultant and peer benchmarking and emphasizes a pay-for-performance philosophy with significant incentives tied to Adjusted EBITDAB and multi-year RSU vesting to align management and shareholder interests. Notable elements include formula-based RSU awards, special sign-on and price-target RSUs for senior executives (including substantial awards to the Executive Chairman), and amendment-driven adjustments to employment agreements that increased salary and target bonus opportunities for the CEO and Executive Chairman. The Board’s recommendation to vote “FOR” is grounded in the view that these arrangements support retention of key executives, incentivize achievement of financial targets and remedial objectives (including internal control remediation), and align compensation with long-term shareholder value. Risks for shareholders include concentrated equity awards to certain executives, sign-on and price-target awards that may deliver significant value if stock-price targets are met, and potential perceived misalignment if performance metrics are not sufficiently rigorous or if awards are viewed as excessive relative to company performance. Because the vote is advisory, a failure to receive majority support would not itself change compensation contracts but would likely prompt the Board and Compensation Committee to reevaluate pay practices and enhance disclosure or program design. Overall, the proposal asks shareholders to endorse a compensation framework that management says balances short- and long-term incentives, but investors should weigh the magnitude and structure of awards, the use of discretion in award increases, and the historical outcomes against the company’s financial performance and governance context.
Non-binding, advisory vote where stockholders choose whether future say-on-pay advisory votes should be held every one, two, or three years (or abstain).
This advisory proposal asks shareholders to choose the frequency—one, two, or three years—at which the company will hold non-binding Say-on-Pay votes in the future. Management recommends a three-year frequency, arguing that it provides a longer horizon to assess the effectiveness of compensation policies and aligns with the company’s emphasis on multi-year performance metrics such as Adjusted EBITDAB and multi-year RSU vesting schedules. The Board notes that shareholders previously selected a triennial frequency in 2020, and believes a three-year cadence reduces short-termism and gives time to observe the outcomes of compensation changes while avoiding the administrative burden and potential volatility tied to annual advisory votes. From a governance perspective, a three-year frequency is common among companies that emphasize long-term incentive alignment, but some institutional investors prefer annual votes for greater accountability. Because the vote is advisory, the Board will consider the outcome but is not bound to adopt the selected frequency; however, a clear shareholder preference could shape the Board’s policy. Investors evaluating this proposal should consider the company’s demonstrated commitment to linking pay to multi-year performance, the degree of transparency in compensation disclosures, and the trade-offs between shareholder oversight frequency and the ability to assess long-term compensation outcomes. A selection of ‘three years’ reinforces management’s long-term orientation, whereas selection of ‘one year’ would signal shareholder desire for more frequent engagement on pay decisions.
Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MACQUARIE GROUP LTD | 11.34% | 3,023,750 | $22M |
| 2 | Kanen Wealth Management LLC | 10.05% | 2,680,968 | $19M |
| 3 | Samjo Management, LLC | 7.61% | 2,029,950 | $14M |
| 4 | PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | 4.77% | 1,272,879 | $9M |
| 5 | JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | 4.73% | 1,260,764 | $9M |
| 6 | 683 Capital Management, LLC | 3.93% | 1,048,496 | $7M |
| 7 | BROWN ADVISORY INC | 3.62% | 965,633 | $7M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.40% | 906,924 | $6M |
| 9 | CSM Advisors, LLC | 2.62% | 699,973 | $5M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.53% | 675,336 | $5M |
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