American Public Education (APEI) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 23, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. EDT, to be held virtually.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by May 22, 2025.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of seven directors is proposed, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Proposal to amend the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase share availability and remove the fungible share ratio for certain equity awards.

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

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Proxies may vote on other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven nominees for board election: Granetta B. Blevins, Michael D. Braner, Anna M. Fabrega, James Kenigsberg, Daniel S. Pianko, Angela K. Selden, and Richard J. Statuto.