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WMK · Annual meeting · Thursday, April 30, 2026

Weis Markets Inc

5 nominees · 5 ballot items.

Five matters: (1) Election of five directors; (2) Ratification of appointment of RSM US LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026; (3) Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (say-on-pay); (4) Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of the say-on-pay vote (one, two, or three years); and (5) Other business that may properly come before the meeting.

Market cap
$1.9B
1Y TSR
+7.0%
Board grade
B+
Record date
Mar 10, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 30, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot5

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect five directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting or until their successors qualify.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    A non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy (Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and related disclosures).

    More detail

    This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote approving the Company’s executive compensation disclosures and the design of its pay programs for Named Executive Officers. Management frames its compensation program as pay-for-performance, designed to attract and retain qualified executives while aligning long-term executive incentives with shareholder interests through a mix of base salary, annual cash incentives, a Chief Executive Officer Incentive Award Plan, and a Long Term Incentive Plan. The Board and Compensation Committee emphasize use of benchmarking and consultant input (Willis Towers Watson) and describe specific performance metrics (net sales and Modified Return On Invested Capital) used in annual and long-term incentive calculations. The proposal is advisory and non-binding, so management will review voting results but is not legally required to change compensation policies; nevertheless, the Board states it will consider shareholder feedback when designing future arrangements. Contextually, the Company is a controlled company with the Weis family holding majority voting power, which can reduce external governance pressure but also makes shareholder signals important for governance optics and institutional investor relations. The proxy discloses recent outcomes (e.g., performance achieved vs. targets, payouts earned, recoupment actions tied to a restatement) which provide shareholders with evidence to assess whether pay matched performance. The Board recommends a FOR vote, arguing that the programs are competitively positioned, include clawback/recoupment policies, and are tied to measurable financial metrics; critics may note the Company’s small peer group, limited equity usage, and concentrated family control which can complicate external alignment. Given non-binding nature, investors should weigh the disclosed metrics, recent restatement-related clawback recoveries, and governance structure when interpreting the advisory vote’s signal value.

  4. 4

    Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Frequency

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    A non-binding, advisory vote asking shareholders to indicate whether the Company should hold the advisory vote to approve executive compensation every one, two, or three years.

    More detail

    This management proposal asks shareholders to choose the preferred frequency for future non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation (one, two, or three years). Management and the Board formally recommend a three-year frequency, arguing that the Company’s compensation policies are long-term in nature and that a multi-year approval cycle provides sufficient time for incentive programs to operate and be evaluated without creating annual distractions. The Board’s rationale emphasizes the multi-year design of incentive plans (annual and long-term incentives tied to multi-year objectives) and contends that more frequent votes could lead to short-termism or unnecessary meeting burden. Because the vote is advisory and non-binding, the result will guide but not compel the Board’s cadence; however, a strong shareholder preference could influence governance practices and investor relations. The company context — a controlled company with the Weis family holding a majority of voting power — means the Board can implement its preferred cadence but still benefits from demonstrating responsiveness to broader shareholder sentiment. Institutional investors often favor triennial votes to balance oversight and stability; some activists prefer annual votes to increase accountability. Shareholders should therefore assess whether the Company’s compensation framework and governance responsiveness justify the Board’s three-year recommendation or whether more frequent advisory input would be preferable.

  5. 5

    Other Business

    Management

    To act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting, or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

    More detail

    This is a catch-all agenda item that grants the meeting the authority to consider and vote on any additional matters properly presented at the Annual Meeting that are not specifically enumerated in the proxy materials. Management’s proxy card authorizes designated proxies to vote in their discretion on any such other business, and the proxy statement states management does not currently intend to bring other matters before the meeting and is not aware of any other eligible matters. From a governance perspective, this item is standard practice to ensure the meeting can transact unforeseen but properly noticed items; it typically carries no substantive policy change and is non-controversial unless a shareholder or third party timely submits a novel proposal. Because the Company’s by-laws set notice deadlines for shareholder proposals and management stated no other matters are expected, investor impact is minimal; however, shareholders should be aware that the proxies can exercise discretion on truly unexpected items. The Board provides no specific recommendation for hypothetical other business, beyond the general authorization in the proxy, and any material matter brought forward would be evaluated on its merits against applicable disclosure, legal and governance standards.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot5

Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP7.8%1,941,743$133M
2VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC3.4%845,012$58M
3AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC2.6%637,485$44M
4VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC2.2%556,212$38M
5BlackRock, Inc.2.0%499,099$34M
6STATE STREET CORP1.6%393,517$27M
7BlackRock, Inc.1.3%329,915$23M
8CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC1.2%288,188$20M
9GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC1.0%245,415$17M
10Allianz Asset Management GmbH1.0%237,133$16M
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Weis Markets Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Weis Markets Inc (WMK) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
What is the record date for the Weis Markets Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Weis Markets Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Weis Markets Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Weis Markets Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Weis Markets Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Weis Markets Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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