Wolverine World Wide Inc

1. 1

   Election of the Four Directors Named in the Proxy Statement for Terms Expiring in 2029

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect four nominees (Cheryl Abel-Hodges, William K. Gerber, Nicholas T. Long, and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson) to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029.

2. 2

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

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables.

   More detail

   This advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the company’s executive compensation as described in the proxy statement (the CD&A, Summary Compensation Table and related disclosures). Management is seeking this advisory approval to confirm shareholder support for its compensation philosophy and program that emphasize at-risk, performance-based pay—mixing annual bonuses tied to revenue and adjusted pretax earnings and long-term incentives tied to operating profit and relative TSR—to align executives’ interests with shareholders and to attract and retain talent. The Board and Compensation Committee highlight that a majority of pay is variable, long-term incentives use both absolute operating profit and relative TSR metrics, and clawback, ownership, and anti-hedging policies mitigate excessive risk-taking. The proposal is routine and advisory; the Board views the results as important feedback and commits to consider voting outcomes in future compensation decisions. The company points to strong 2025 performance (revenue growth, margin expansion, reduced net debt) and robust pay-for-performance outcomes (performance payouts and PSU vesting) as evidence that the program is working. Critics might contend that certain elements (e.g., pension benefits, change-in-control protections) could result in outsized payouts in some scenarios; management counters these are market-competitive, retention-focused, and subject to governance controls. Given the Board’s engagement with large shareholders and its prior say-on-pay results (92% support in 2025), management expects investor endorsement while remaining responsive to concerns. A sophisticated analyst should weigh the program’s alignment features (metrics, at-risk mix, clawbacks, double-trigger vesting) against potential governance tradeoffs (severance and pension provisions) and the company’s recent performance trajectory when evaluating the merits of supporting this advisory proposal.

3. 3

   Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2026

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

4. 4

   Shareholder Proposal Regarding New Climate Change Policies or Practices

   Shareholder — Green Century Capital Management, Inc., on behalf of the Green Century Equity FundBoard: AGAINST

   A shareholder proposal submitted by Green Century Equity Fund requesting a report, at reasonable cost, describing any new policies or practices that will increase Wolverine’s ambitions and goals to reduce its climate impact, beyond existing efforts.

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   The shareholder proponent (Green Century, on behalf of Green Century Equity Fund) argues Wolverine faces material macroeconomic and operational risks from climate change and asserts the company lags several peers that have adopted SBTi-verified emissions targets; the proponent requests a report on new policies or practices to increase Wolverine’s ambitions on emissions reductions, suggesting consideration of SBTi criteria and a transition plan to demonstrate implementation. Management counters that Wolverine is already executing a staged emissions data collection and reporting strategy—having reported 2023 Scope 1 and 2 emissions, initiating Scope 3 data gathering, and recently contracting GHG reporting software and external expertise—and that it will use improved data to determine whether and how to set targets, while balancing capital allocation, regulatory and supply-chain realities. The Board notes the company’s tailored approach, engagement with stakeholders representing a majority of shares, and that a similar resolution previously received only limited shareholder support (16.3%), arguing the proposal would prematurely compel undefined commitments that may not align with corporate priorities. From a governance perspective, the dispute centers on timing and ambition: proponents seek explicit targets and transition planning aligned with SBTi-like frameworks, while the company seeks further data quality and cost-aware sequencing before committing to targets. For analysis, an investor should weigh the operational and reputational risks of lagging peers and potential regulatory headwinds against the company’s recent investments in data infrastructure and the Board’s claim of continued progress; if peer and customer expectations or regulation accelerate, the absence of committed targets could present strategic and brand risks, but premature or inadequately resourced targets may also impose costs and distract from near-term operational recovery.

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When is the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Wolverine World Wide Inc (WWW) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

What is the record date for the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Wolverine World Wide Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Wolverine World Wide Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.