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MH · Annual meeting · Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Mcgraw Hill Inc

4 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Four proposals: (1) Elect four Class I directors to three-year terms; (2) Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (say-on-pay); (3) Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation (one, two or three years) with the Board recommending ONE YEAR; and (4) Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2027.

Market cap
$2.2B
1Y TSR
-27.4%
Board grade
C
Record date
Jun 15, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Filed Jun 25, 2026 · DEF 14A
Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect four Class I directors (Simon Allen, Mary Ann Sigler, Guhan Subramanian and Eric Worley) to three-year terms expiring in 2029.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote on Executive 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 proxy statement (the ‘say-on-pay’ vote).

    More detail

    This management-sponsored proposal requests a non-binding advisory affirmation of the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy materials (a standard “say-on-pay” vote). Management seeks shareholder approval to validate its compensation philosophy and programs, which combine base salary, annual cash incentives tied to Adjusted EBITDA, and long-term equity awards (RSUs, PSUs and, in some instances, stock options) designed to align executive interests with stockholder value. The Compensation Committee emphasizes retention and performance alignment—highlighted by recently adopted sign-on equity for the new CEO (time-based RSUs and performance-conditioned PSUs tied to VWAP thresholds) and a structured AIP that funded above target for fiscal 2026—arguing these elements incentivize short- and long-term performance. The proposal is non-binding; the Company will treat the outcome as advisory and the Compensation Committee will consider the vote when making future compensation decisions. Key context includes the Company’s recent IPO (July 2025), a CEO transition in early 2026, substantial majority ownership by Platinum (approx. 86.4% voting power), and compensation features that include both service- and market-based performance conditions; these facts mean investor feedback may be informational rather than dispositive. Potential investor concerns likely center on the size and structure of sign-on awards and CEO incentives (market-price hurdles, vesting schedules), and whether realized pay reflects company performance; the Compensation Discussion & Analysis ties payouts to Adjusted EBITDA and market-based PSU hurdles. The board’s recommendation to vote FOR is justified by management as reflecting competitive benchmarking, retention needs during a leadership transition, and alignment mechanisms (clawback policy, stock ownership guidelines, mix of cash and equity). Given the controlled-company ownership, shareholder approval will not force changes but will influence the Compensation Committee’s assessment of investor sentiment and could prompt adjustments to incentive design or disclosure practices. Investors evaluating the merits should weigh the non-binding nature of the vote, the Company’s governance posture as a controlled company, the explicit performance metrics (Adjusted EBITDA and VWAP hurdles), and how those metrics translate into realized pay under different share price and operating outcomes.

  3. 3

    Frequency of the Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay Frequency

    Management

    Non-binding, advisory vote to indicate whether future advisory votes on executive compensation should occur every one year, two years or three years (Board recommends ONE YEAR).

    More detail

    This management proposal asks shareholders, on a non-binding basis, to indicate whether the Company should hold future advisory votes on executive compensation every one, two or three years, with the Board recommending an annual (one-year) vote. Management’s rationale for preferring annual votes is to provide regular and timely shareholder feedback on compensation programs, particularly during a period of recent significant corporate change (IPO in 2025 and CEO transition in early 2026), which the Board believes supports active engagement and accountability. An annual frequency allows the Compensation Committee to respond more rapidly to investor concerns and to adjust incentive design or disclosures on a yearly cycle, which management argues is appropriate for a company evolving its public-company compensation practices. The proposal is advisory and non-binding; even if shareholders select a different frequency, the Board retains discretion and may decide the frequency that best serves stockholders and the Company. In evaluating the proposal, investors should consider the company’s controlled-company structure (Platinum holds majority voting power), which means shareholder choices are less likely to compel immediate change but remain important signals of investor sentiment. The Company’s compensation program features (AIP tied to Adjusted EBITDA, CEO sign-on RSUs/PSUs with VWAP hurdles, clawback policy and stock ownership guidelines) create an annual cadence of potential changes and disclosures that arguably favor an annual advisory vote. Conversely, some institutional investors prefer multi-year cycles to reduce administrative burden and to allow compensation outcomes to materialize before passing judgment; that counterargument is relevant when assessing whether annual feedback will meaningfully improve governance or merely increase noise. The Board’s recommendation for ONE YEAR reflects an emphasis on continued engagement and transparency during an active post-IPO and leadership transition period; investors should weigh that context alongside their own governance preferences when deciding how to vote.

  4. 4

    Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2027

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2027.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot4

Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Also a director at
Ingram Micro Holding Corp (INGM)
Eric Worley
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC/DE86.3%165,160,216$2.3B
2T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.3.8%7,192,740$99M
3AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC2.2%4,177,714$57M
4BlackBarn Capital Partners LP1.1%2,088,492$29M
5Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.0.9%1,738,384$24M
6VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC0.7%1,319,814$18M
7JPMORGAN CHASE CO0.6%1,221,812$16M
8VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC0.6%1,213,483$17M
9BlackRock, Inc.0.5%953,419$13M
10HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND0.5%950,000$13M
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Mcgraw Hill Inc (MH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
What is the record date for the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, June 15, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Mcgraw Hill Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Mcgraw Hill Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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