Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
MMSI · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Merit Medical Systems Inc
4 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of four directors; advisory approval of executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan; approval of the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors.
Market cap
$4.4B
1Y TSR
-20.3%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 13, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Four Nominees for Director
ManagementBoard: FORElect four directors: Martha G. Aronson, Lonny J. Carpenter, Lynne N. Ward, and Scott R. Ward; three nominees to serve three-year terms and Lynne N. Ward to serve a one-year term.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Approval of the Merit Medical Systems, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, authorizing issuance of up to 2,700,000 shares to support equity grants for employees, directors, and consultants.
- 4
Approval of the Merit Medical Systems, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to allow employees to purchase shares through payroll deductions, authorizing 500,000 shares.
- 5
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.1 yrs
Also a director at
Novanta Inc (NOVT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
Inspiremd Inc (NSPR)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.5% | 6,244,155 | $430M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.9% | 3,523,088 | $243M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 2,656,163 | $183M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.0% | 2,360,982 | $163M |
| 5 | Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | 3.6% | 2,167,513 | $149M |
| 6 | FULLER THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 3.5% | 2,115,526 | $146M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 1,726,308 | $119M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 1,300,214 | $90M |
| 9 | NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2.0% | 1,198,269 | $83M |
| 10 | Greenhouse Funds LLLP | 1.9% | 1,122,447 | $77M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Merit Medical Systems Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Merit Medical Systems Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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