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TRUP · Annual meeting · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Trupanion Inc

9 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Three proposals: (1) election of nine directors, (2) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and (3) a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers for 2025 (say-on-pay).

Market cap
$1.2B
1Y TSR
-49.8%
Board grade
D
Record date
Apr 14, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 10, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect nine director nominees (Jacqueline "Jackie" Davidson; Paulette Dodson; Richard Enthoven; Murray Low; Elizabeth "Betsy" McLaughlin; Bradley "Brad" Powell; Darryl Rawlings; Howard Rubin; Margaret "Margi" Tooth) to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification and Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Trupanion's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve, on a Non-Binding Basis, the Compensation Provided to Our Named Executive Officers for 2025 (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers for the 2025 performance year, as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This non-binding advisory proposal asks stockholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the overall compensation paid to Trupanion’s named executive officers for the 2025 performance year as disclosed in the proxy (including the CD&A, compensation tables and narrative). Management urges approval to confirm that its pay framework—comprised of base salary, a short-term incentive plan (2025 MIP) tied to Adjusted Operating Income (AOI), Lifetime Value per Pet (LVP) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and long-term RSU awards tied to intrinsic value per share growth—is aligned with stockholder interests and the company’s long-term strategy. The 2025 MIP produced a 147% payout driven by strong AOI and LVP results (AOI of $151.9M and LVP of $706), while IRR did not meet threshold; long-term equity allocations were increased after estimated 45% intrinsic value per share growth, resulting in an aggregate 1.4M-share pool for 2025 performance and significant RSU grants to NEOs. The advisory vote does not bind the Board but serves as a stockholder signal; the proxy states the Board and compensation committee will consider stockholder feedback and may adjust practices if there is significant opposition. Key governance features noted include pay-for-performance orientation, caps on short-term incentive payouts, clawback policies, share ownership guidelines, independent consultant engagement, and an annual review of incentive program risk, which management cites to justify its recommendation. Potential investor concerns include the size and form of equity grants, the use of non-GAAP metrics (AOI) as a material performance measure, and the advisory (non-binding) nature of the vote that does not require corrective action absent Board discretion. In evaluating the proposal, a sophisticated analyst should weigh (a) the demonstrable 2025 financial performance and resulting incentive payouts; (b) whether the incentive metrics and payout formulas create appropriate long-term alignment without encouraging excessive short-term behavior; (c) the company’s governance safeguards (clawbacks, consultant independence, compensation committee oversight); and (d) the Board’s responsiveness to prior say-on-pay outcomes (97.8% approval in 2025) and stated willingness to consider stockholder feedback. The Board’s recommendation to vote FOR is therefore rooted in both the substantive payoff for 2025 and the governance structures intended to align future pay with sustainable shareholder value.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot9

Independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Also a director at
Portillo's Inc (PTLO)Bark Inc (BARK)
Bradley "Brad" Powell
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Capital World Investors8.7%3,781,639$97M
2BlackRock, Inc.8.4%3,662,243$94M
3AFLAC INC8.3%3,636,364$93M
4VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.0%1,762,577$45M
5Polar Capital Holdings Plc3.7%1,625,000$42M
6VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.3%1,453,156$37M
7FMR LLC3.1%1,354,190$35M
8STATE STREET CORP3.0%1,317,443$34M
9BlackRock, Inc.2.9%1,256,066$32M
10GREENLEA LANE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC1.8%776,490$20M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Trupanion Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Trupanion Inc (TRUP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
What is the record date for the Trupanion Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Trupanion Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Trupanion Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Trupanion Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Trupanion Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Trupanion Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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