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AGM/EGMJul 15, 2026, 04:52 PM

NIKE Schedules 2026 Annual Meeting; Elects Directors, Approves ESPP

AI Summary

NIKE, Inc. announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually on September 8, 2026. Key proposals include the election of 11 directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of the independent auditor, and approval of an amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares. The company also noted the retirement of director John Rogers Jr. and its ongoing board refreshment strategy, which has added four new independent directors in the past five years.

Key Highlights

  • NIKE's Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time, held virtually.
  • Shareholders will vote to elect 11 directors for the ensuing year (8 Class A, 3 Class B).
  • An advisory vote on executive compensation will be held.
  • Shareholders will ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor.
  • A proposal to amend the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares will be voted on.
  • John Rogers Jr. will retire from the Board after eight years of service.
  • The Board has added 4 new independent directors in the last 5 years as part of its refreshment approach.
  • Timothy Cook has been re-appointed as Lead Independent Director for a three-year term.