Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Xponential Fitness Inc (XPOF)
Meeting calendar
KLC · Annual meeting · Thursday, June 4, 2026
Kindercare Learning Companies Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three directors (two Class II, one Class I); ratification of PwC as independent auditor for fiscal 2026; and advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).
Market cap
$618M
1Y TSR
-52.6%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Apr 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect two Class II director nominees (Michael Nuzzo and Tom Wyatt) to serve until 2029 and one Class I nominee (Jean Desravines) to serve until 2028.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
More detail
Proposal asks shareholders to ratify PwC as independent auditor for fiscal 2026. Management seeks shareholder ratification as a matter of good governance even though audit committee selects the auditor; PwC has served since 2024 and the audit committee reviewed independence, fees and principal accountant relationships. The board recommends FOR because the audit committee believes PwC is independent and capable, and ratification supports continuity in the audit process and fulfills stockholder oversight expectations. Significant context includes the 2024 auditor change from Deloitte to PwC and disclosed fees for audit and non-audit services; the proposal is routine but important for audit oversight and does not raise known controversies in the filing.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
More detail
This non-binding advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy. Management supports the proposal, arguing that compensation aligns with performance via metrics (Adjusted EBITDA, Net Revenue, strategic initiatives), uses market benchmarking, mixes short- and long-term incentives including RSUs and options, and includes severance and clawback policies. The context includes a recent CEO transition, IPO-related one-time compensation items that inflated 2024 figures, and strong prior-year shareholder support (99.7% in 2025). The board recommends FOR and will consider the vote in future compensation decisions.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Not independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partners Group Holding AG | 68.7% | 81,418,736 | $179M |
| 2 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 4.3% | 5,137,671 | $11M |
| 3 | Silver Point Capital L.P. | 2.3% | 2,780,000 | $6M |
| 4 | MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.3% | 1,498,585 | $3M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.2% | 1,427,649 | $3M |
| 6 | REDWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.1% | 1,250,000 | $3M |
| 7 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 0.9% | 1,115,569 | $2M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.9% | 1,081,047 | $2M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.7% | 787,386 | $2M |
| 10 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.6% | 744,296 | $2M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, April 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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