Piper Sandler Companies

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect ten director nominees to serve one-year terms.

2. 2

   Ratification of Selection of Independent Auditor

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

   More detail

   This management proposal asks shareholders to ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Piper Sandler’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. Management seeks shareholder ratification as a matter of governance transparency and shareholder input, although the ratification is not binding; the Audit Committee retains authority to reconsider the selection if shareholders do not ratify. Context: Ernst & Young served as the company’s auditor in prior years (2024 and 2025) and the Audit Committee has reviewed independence and services; fees for 2025 totaled $2,572,250 including audit and non-audit services. The Board recommends a vote FOR, arguing that pre-approval policies and the Audit Committee’s evaluation support EY’s independence and qualifications. A rejection would prompt the Committee to reconsider the engagement, but would not itself compel dismissal. Because this is a routine auditor ratification, the filing provides an explanation of fees and the Audit Committee’s oversight rather than an extensive strategic rationale.

3. 3

   Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory approval (say-on-pay) of the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   This management proposal requests a non-binding advisory vote to approve the company’s executive compensation (the say-on-pay). Management seeks shareholder endorsement of the compensation programs described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, arguing the programs are pay-for-performance and broadly tied to adjusted pre-tax operating income and long-term metrics including adjusted ROE and relative TSR. Context: Piper Sandler delivered strong 2025 results (adjusted net revenues of $1.88B, adjusted net income $318M) and increased incentive payouts accordingly; the Compensation Committee uses PSUs and restricted compensation to align pay with performance and includes clawback and double-trigger change-in-control protections. The Board recommends a vote FOR, noting prior strong shareholder support (2025 say-on-pay received ~98.3% for). There is potential shareholder scrutiny on total pay levels and use of acquisition-related compensation adjustments, but management emphasizes governance practices and alignment with shareholder returns.

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When is the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 annual meeting?

Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

What is the record date for the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Piper Sandler Companies's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Piper Sandler Companies 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.