Acadian Asset Management (BSIG) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 annual meeting will be held virtually on May 13, 2025, with stockholders able to participate online using a control number.

• Stockholders as of March 19, 2025, are eligible to vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• The company uses internet delivery of proxy materials to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote to re-elect five directors, ratify KPMG LLP as auditor for 2025, and approve executive compensation on an advisory basis.

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

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by December 1, 2025, for inclusion in the proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board will be reduced to five directors after the meeting, with four currently determined to be independent.

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

• The board emphasizes diversity, with 40% of nominees self-identifying as women and 40% from underrepresented communities.

• Directors are expected to attend all meetings, and all attended the 2024 annual meeting virtually.

• Stockholder and interested party communications to the board are facilitated through direct written correspondence.