Independent
Tenure on this board
12.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
MOV · Annual meeting · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Movado Group Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2027; Advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$884M
1Y TSR
+147.5%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Apr 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 17, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight directors to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Accountants
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
- 3
Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This non-binding, advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve the Company’s executive compensation practices and outcomes as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, summary compensation table and related tables. Management seeks shareholder support to validate its compensation philosophy: pay-for-performance, alignment with shareholders via equity awards, and discretionary use of judgment in determining annual incentive payouts (the Committee awarded bonuses at 90% of target for fiscal 2026 and made long-term awards in the form of time-based RSUs due to macroeconomic uncertainty). The board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that the programs align pay with performance, balance short- and long-term incentives, and were designed to retain and motivate executives while protecting shareholder value. Key context includes the Company’s recent restatement in 2025 and the Committee’s discretionary approach for fiscal 2026 (no preset financial targets), which could be a point of contention for investors favoring strict formulaic metrics. Management emphasizes shareholder engagement and notes prior strong say-on-pay support (approx. 95% in favor in 2025). A sophisticated analysis would weigh the Committee’s reliance on discretion, the use of RSUs rather than PSUs in 2026 and 2027, and historical pay-for-performance metrics, including the pay versus performance table: the Committee argues discretionary awards were appropriate given tariffs and currency headwinds; critics might argue reduced use of PSUs weakens direct pay-for-performance linkage. The outcome of the advisory vote will inform future compensation design and engagement.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
15.3 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
38.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
29.5 yrs
Also a director at
Siddhi Acquisition Corp (CAYMAN Islands) (SDHI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
21.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.9 yrs
Also a director at
Aramark (ARMK)Park Hotels & Resorts Inc (PK)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROYCE ASSOCIATES LP | 5.2% | 1,164,334 | $28M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.7% | 828,232 | $20M |
| 3 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 3.7% | 819,266 | $20M |
| 4 | BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | 3.3% | 739,192 | $18M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.0% | 657,684 | $16M |
| 6 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 2.7% | 602,252 | $15M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.6% | 574,483 | $14M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 435,475 | $11M |
| 9 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 1.8% | 400,996 | $10M |
| 10 | ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.7% | 379,777 | $9M |
Peers
Nearest market capOther Consumer Cyclical sector meetings6
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Movado Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Movado Group Inc (MOV) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Movado Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Movado Group Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, April 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Movado Group Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Movado Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Movado Group Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Movado Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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