Not independent
Tenure on this board
31.4 yrs
7 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting; a non‑binding advisory (“say‑on‑pay”) vote to approve named executive officer compensation; and ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Elect seven directors named in the proxy to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
A non‑binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
This proposal asks shareholders to cast a non‑binding advisory vote to approve the company’s disclosed executive compensation program (a “say‑on‑pay” vote). Management is pursuing shareholder approval to validate its compensation design, which combines base salary, performance‑based cash bonuses tied to Adjusted Operating Income and individual goals, and time‑based and performance‑based restricted stock unit awards to align executives’ interests with long‑term shareholder value and to retain key talent. The proposal is required by Dodd‑Frank and SEC rules to allow shareholders to express an advisory view on pay; it does not change compensation by itself but serves as a signal the Board and Compensation Committee will consider. The Board explicitly states that pay is structured to tie a significant portion of realized compensation to company performance and continued employment and highlights specific mechanisms—financial targets, capped payouts, vesting schedules, clawback policy, and no repricing—to mitigate misalignment and risk. The filing references strong prior shareholder support (over 80% approval in 2025) and contemporaneous governance features such as an independent Compensation Committee, independent compensation consultants, and stock ownership guidelines, which management uses to justify the recommendation. From a governance perspective, notable contextual items include an upcoming CEO transition (Mr. Rock to become CEO June 4, 2026), meaningful equity grants and potential change‑of‑control and severance protections, and a high CEO pay ratio driven in part by large disparities in international wage bases; these could influence shareholder sentiment. Although the vote is advisory, a negative outcome would likely trigger Board and Compensation Committee review and potential changes to program design; a positive outcome reinforces management’s current approach. Analysts evaluating the proposal should weigh the explicit performance linkage and prior shareholder endorsement against concentrated equity awards, executive severance provisions, and the upcoming leadership transition when assessing whether pay is appropriately calibrated to long‑term shareholder value. Overall, the proposal is framed as a routine endorsement of a performance‑oriented compensation framework, but it remains a key governance touchpoint where investors may press for more robust disclosure or adjustments if concerned about pay magnitude or transition arrangements.
Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.3% | 797,723 | $154M |
| 2 | WASATCH ADVISORS LP | 10.0% | 777,313 | $150M |
| 3 | CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO | 6.8% | 523,438 | $101M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 326,725 | $63M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.9% | 303,313 | $59M |
| 6 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 3.9% | 300,593 | $58M |
| 7 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 3.1% | 236,683 | $46M |
| 8 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 2.9% | 227,303 | $44M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.8% | 216,454 | $42M |
| 10 | Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2.5% | 189,803 | $37M |
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