Academy Sports & Outdoors (ASO) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Shareholders can vote via Internet, phone, mail, or in person; record date is April 9, 2026.

• Company operates 324 stores in 21 states, with $6.05B in net sales for fiscal 2025 and over 22,000 team members.

• Forward-looking statements address strategic plans, growth, and sustainability initiatives, with risks outlined in SEC filings.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Three Class III directors nominated for two-year terms expiring in 2028.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.

• Advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• No other shareholder proposals or matters known at time of filing.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 12 directors, 10 of whom are independent; all committees are fully independent.

• Board is classified until 2028, after which it will be declassified.

• Board skills include finance, governance, technology, risk management, and retail operations.

• Lead Independent Director role established; separation of CEO and Chairman roles.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, director orientation, and succession planning in place.

• No dual class shares or poison pill; one vote per share.