Independent
Tenure on this board
7.3 yrs
Also a director at
Guardant Health Inc (GH)
Meeting calendar
SAM · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Boston Beer Co Inc
8 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of three Class A Directors; advisory vote to approve executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); election of five Class B Directors; and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors.
Market cap
$1.9B
1Y TSR
-11.0%
Board grade
D
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 27, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Class A Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three Class A Director nominees (Meghan V. Joyce, Joseph H. Jordan, Cynthia L. Swanson) each to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Election of Class B Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect five Class B Director nominees (Samuel A. Calagione, III; Cynthia A. Fisher; C. James Koch; Julio N. Nemeth; Christopher I. 'Biz' Stone) each to serve one-year terms.
- 4
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
14.2 yrs
Also a director at
Easterly Government Properties Inc (DEA)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
31.5 yrs
Also a director at
Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Also a director at
Gxo Logistics Inc (GXO)
Christopher I. “Biz” Stone
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.2% | 648,318 | $149M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.1% | 634,469 | $146M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.0% | 413,631 | $95M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.3% | 340,903 | $79M |
| 5 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2.8% | 288,084 | $66M |
| 6 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.6% | 273,537 | $63M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.5% | 255,195 | $59M |
| 8 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 2.4% | 245,249 | $57M |
| 9 | Quantinno Capital Management LP | 2.2% | 230,587 | $53M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 229,414 | $53M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Boston Beer Co Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Boston Beer Co Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Boston Beer Co 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 Boston Beer Co Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Boston Beer Co Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Boston Beer Co Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Boston Beer Co Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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