Independent
Tenure on this board
15.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
RJET · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 21, 2026
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
6 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of six directors; advisory non-binding vote to approve named executive officer compensation; ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$806M
1Y TSR
+22.5%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect six director nominees (Ellen N. Artist, David Grizzle, Michael C. Lenz, Ruth Okediji, Barry W. Ridings and James E. Sweetnam) to the Board for one-year terms.
- 2
Non-Binding Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
The proposal seeks an advisory, non-binding shareholder endorsement of the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement, including tables and narrative. Management and the compensation committee are asking for approval to reaffirm their approach — which emphasizes pay-for-performance, a mix of cash and equity compensation, and performance metrics tied to operational (CCF, CD-0), financial (pre-tax income), and strategic goals — to support attraction and retention of executive talent post-Merger. While non-binding, the Board will consider the vote outcome in evaluating compensation policies. The context includes recent corporate changes (the Merger with Legacy Republic and management reconstitution), shifts to performance-based LTI awards in 2026, and substantial at-risk compensation; the Board’s recommendation is FOR due to alignment with strategic goals and shareholder value creation, while investors assessing this should consider the influence of merger-related awards and retention grants and potential governance concerns around single-CEO/Chair overlap and severance/change-in-control protections.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot6
Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Michael C. Lenz
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Also a director at
Safehold Inc (SAFE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Also a director at
Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 22.4% | 10,490,745 | $188M |
| 2 | American Airlines Group Inc. | 20.8% | 9,755,889 | $174M |
| 3 | DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | 14.5% | 6,770,601 | $121M |
| 4 | CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | 9.5% | 4,446,210 | $72M |
| 5 | Owl Creek Asset Management, L.P. | 9.0% | 4,231,246 | $76M |
| 6 | PAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INCActivist | 1.1% | 506,844 | $9M |
| 7 | SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 0.7% | 318,807 | $6M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.7% | 304,401 | $5M |
| 9 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.5% | 225,283 | $4M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.4% | 189,912 | $3M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Republic Airways Holdings Inc (RJET) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Republic Airways Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Republic Airways Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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