Acadian Asset Management (BSIG) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 annual meeting will be held virtually on June 11, 2026, with voting open to shareholders of record as of April 20, 2026.

• Four key proposals are up for vote: election of five directors, ratification of KPMG as auditor, advisory say-on-pay, and approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

• The Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals and nominees.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to re-elect five directors, ratify KPMG as auditor, approve executive compensation, and approve the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

• Majority vote is required for all proposals; broker non-votes are expected for non-routine matters.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 30, 2026, for inclusion in the proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of five nominees, with 40% identifying as women and 40% from underrepresented communities.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance, all composed of independent directors.

• The Board held seven meetings in 2025; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Paulson & Co. holds significant ownership and nominates one director per a stockholder agreement.