Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc
10 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect 10 directors; approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers (say-on-pay); and ratify KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2026.
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On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 10 nominees (Alissa Ahlman, Mary Baglivo, Robert Fisch, Stanley Fleishman, Thomas Hendrickson, Abid Rizvi, John Swygert, Eric van der Valk, Stephen White, and Richard Zannino) to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.
- 2
Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables.
More detail
This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the company’s disclosed compensation for its Named Executive Officers (NEOs). Management seeks this approval to validate its pay philosophy and program design — which emphasize pay-for-performance by tying annual incentives to Adjusted EBITDA, delivering long-term alignment through a mix of RSUs and stock options with multi-year vesting, and incorporating governance safeguards (clawback, stock ownership guidelines, prohibition on hedging and pledging, and double-trigger change-in-control protections). The Compensation Committee used an independent consultant and peer benchmarking to set pay levels and mix, and reports strong prior stockholder support (over 92% in 2025) as confirmation of program alignment. The Board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that the program appropriately balances short- and long-term incentives, retains and motivates management, and aligns executives with shareholder value creation while limiting excessive risk-taking. Opposing arguments (not presented as a shareholder proposal here) would typically focus on pay quantum, pay-for-performance disconnects, or specific features like severance and change-in-control protections; management responds by pointing to the direct tie of annual bonuses to Adjusted EBITDA, substantial equity at-risk, a recent history of strong performance and stockholder support, and governance features intended to mitigate undue risk and misalignment. Company-specific context includes an accelerated growth period (record store openings, strong Adjusted EBITDA in Fiscal 2025) and a compensation design that increased the CEO’s pay upon promotion to align responsibilities and market practice. While advisory and non-binding, the result will inform the Compensation Committee’s future design choices and investor engagement; a FOR vote signals support for the current program, while a significant Against vote would prompt review and potential adjustments. Overall, the proposal is a routine say-on-pay vote that asks investors to endorse whether the disclosed pay practices reasonably align with the company’s performance and long-term strategy.
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Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2026.
Nominees on the ballot10
Top institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMR LLC | 6.2% | 3,718,600 | $342M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.3% | 3,216,953 | $296M |
| 3 | FMR LLC | 5.0% | 3,043,835 | $280M |
| 4 | WASATCH ADVISORS LP | 4.9% | 2,990,323 | $275M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.6% | 2,754,095 | $253M |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 2,537,784 | $234M |
| 7 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 2,536,006 | $233M |
| 8 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 3.7% | 2,233,623 | $206M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.2% | 1,908,994 | $176M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 1,840,143 | $169M |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (OLLI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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