Independent
Tenure on this board
8.4 yrs
Also a director at
Vse Corp (VSEC)
Meeting calendar
SWBI · Annual meeting · Monday, September 15, 2025
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
7 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals will be voted on: the election of seven director nominees to hold office until the 2026 annual meeting, the advisory vote on executive compensation for fiscal 2025, and the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Market cap
$671M
1Y TSR
+64.4%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jul 25, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 15, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORStockholders are being asked to elect seven director nominees named in this Proxy Statement to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2026 and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORThe Board is asking stockholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement (say-on-pay).
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORThe Board is asking stockholders to ratify the Audit Committee's selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot7
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.2 yrs
Also a director at
Siteone Landscape Supply Inc (SITE)Archer Aviation Inc (ACHR)Valero Energy Corp (VLO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Mistras Group Inc (MG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.5 yrs
Also a director at
American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
21.6 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.2 yrs
Also a director at
Patrick Industries Inc (PATK)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.6% | 2,519,592 | $36M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.8% | 2,163,651 | $31M |
| 3 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4.8% | 2,150,074 | $31M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 1,856,880 | $27M |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 3.7% | 1,657,966 | $24M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 1,442,796 | $21M |
| 7 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.7% | 1,207,794 | $17M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 954,138 | $14M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.9% | 838,373 | $12M |
| 10 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.1% | 480,045 | $7M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 meeting is Friday, July 25, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Smith & Wesson Brands Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Smith & Wesson Brands Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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