AECOM (ACM) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on March 3, 2026, with stockholders able to vote and submit questions online.

• Key proposals include electing 8 directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Only stockholders of record as of January 9, 2026, may vote; quorum and majority voting rules apply.

• The company achieved record financial results in 2025, including net service revenue of $7.6B, 16.5% segment adjusted operating margin, and 16% adjusted EPS growth.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals: elect 8 directors, ratify Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, advisory say-on-pay vote.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Stockholders can vote online, by phone, or by mail; proxy access and special meeting rights are available.

• Procedures for submitting shareholder proposals and director nominations for 2027 are detailed, with specific deadlines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 8 members, 7 of whom are independent; average tenure is 7.9 years.

• Board diversity: 38% diverse, including two women and one LGBTQ+ member.

• All committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• Lead Independent Director role ensures strong independent oversight; annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted.

• Director term limits (12 years for new directors) and mandatory retirement age (72 for new, 75 for current) are in place.