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PAG · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Penske Automotive Group Inc

12 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Elect twelve directors; ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026; and approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers.

Market cap
$13.5B
1Y TSR
+8.9%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 13, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect twelve director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification of the Selection of our Independent Auditor

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This non-binding advisory proposal asks stockholders to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables and narrative. Management is seeking shareholder approval to confirm support for its compensation framework, which emphasizes a mix of cash and long-term restricted stock awards designed to align executives’ interests with long-term shareholder value and to retain key talent. The Compensation Committee notes that a substantial portion of executive awards vests in years three and four and that the CEO and other senior executives hold significant stock ownership, creating alignment with shareholders. The company further highlights governance features intended to limit excess risk, including a clawback policy, no employment agreements that guarantee severance, stock ownership guidelines, and restrictions on hedging. The Board references strong prior shareholder support (over 98% in the prior year) as context for maintaining the overall framework while acknowledging the vote is advisory and will be considered by the Compensation Committee in future decisions. Because the vote is non-binding, management explains that it will not be compelled to implement particular changes by the outcome but will take the vote’s result into account when setting future compensation. The Board’s explicit recommendation to vote FOR is based on its view that the program balances short- and long-term incentives, mitigates undue risk through vesting schedules and committee oversight, and aligns pay with performance metrics such as EBITDA and EPS included in long-term incentive plans.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot12

Independent
Tenure on this board
9.2 yrs
Also a director at
Phillips 66 (PSX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.6 yrs
Also a director at
Dauch Corp (DCH)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.2 yrs
Also a director at
Lear Corp (LEA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.0 yrs
Also a director at
Lear Corp (LEA)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC2.4%1,561,909$234M
2BlackRock, Inc.2.2%1,447,680$216M
3DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP2.0%1,292,521$193M
4DIAMANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.1.3%884,411$132M
5BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/1.3%822,338$123M
6VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC1.2%816,133$122M
7VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.2%757,948$113M
8LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT1.1%724,733$108M
9STATE STREET CORP1.0%635,665$95M
10BlackRock, Inc.0.9%600,563$90M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Penske Automotive Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
What is the record date for the Penske Automotive Group Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Penske Automotive Group 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 Penske Automotive Group Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Penske Automotive Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Penske Automotive Group Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Penske Automotive Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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