Accelerant (ARX) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual general meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, as a hybrid event in London and online, with pre-registration required for participation and voting.

• Shareholders will vote on electing three Class I directors for three-year terms, ratifying the appointment of PwC as the independent auditor for 2026, and any other business that may arise.

• The company completed its IPO in July 2025 and is classified as an emerging growth company, utilizing scaled-down executive compensation disclosures.

• Voting rights are structured with Class A shares having one vote per share and Class B shares ten votes per share.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing three Class I directors (Karen Meriwether, Simon Wainwright, David Talach) and ratifying PwC as auditor.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR auditor ratification.

• Shareholder proposals and nominations for the 2027 meeting must follow SEC and company procedures, with specific deadlines outlined.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board is divided into three staggered classes; after the meeting, there will be three directors in each class.

• Four directors will be independent if all nominees are elected; the company is a "controlled company" under NYSE rules, relying on certain independence exemptions.

• Board committees include Audit (fully independent), Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined charters and responsibilities.

• Annual board and committee evaluations are conducted, and there is a focus on diversity, skills, and experience in director selection.