Mccormick & Co Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect the listed nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as McCormick’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

   More detail

   Management asks stockholders to ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as McCormick’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. The Audit Committee and Board recommend ratification, citing EY’s long tenure, institutional knowledge, audit quality, cost efficiency, technical expertise, and processes ensuring independence (including lead partner rotation and pre-approval limits on non-audit services). Although not required by law, the ratification is presented as good governance and the Audit Committee will reconsider retention if stockholders do not ratify. The recommendation argues that changing auditors could be disruptive and costly; however, the Committee retains discretion to change auditors if warranted. The proposal is routine in nature and carries limited controversy, focusing primarily on auditor qualifications, oversight, and audit independence.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for fiscal 2025.

   More detail

   Management is asking shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the company's executive compensation program for fiscal 2025 as disclosed in the proxy materials. The Board recommends a 'for' vote, citing alignment of compensation with pay-for-performance principles, a mix of short- and long-term incentives tied to adjusted EPS, net sales growth, and other metrics, and recent changes to award mix intended to strengthen alignment (e.g., replacing options with RSUs). The proposal is advisory and does not bind the Board, but the Board will consider the results in future compensation decisions. The Company received strong support (~98% for) on its prior say-on-pay vote in 2025, which the CHCC considered in making no substantive changes to the 2025 program. The proposal is governance-focused and has limited controversy; key considerations for investors include the level of pay versus performance, the structure of incentives (PSUs/RSUs), and the company's historical alignment of realized pay with shareholder returns.

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When is the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Mccormick & Co Inc (MKC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

What is the record date for the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, January 5, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Mccormick & Co Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Mccormick & Co Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.