Archer Aviation (ACHR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The proxy statement outlines proposals for the 2026 annual meeting, including director elections, redomestication to Texas, auditor ratification, and a say-on-pay vote.

• The board recommends redomesticating from Delaware to Texas, citing Texas's business-friendly legal environment, recent legislative reforms, and the company's growing operational ties to Texas.

• The company continues to focus on advanced aviation technologies, with significant progress in air taxi certification, commercialization, and defense partnerships.

• Executive compensation remains performance-based, with a mix of salary, annual bonuses, and equity awards aligned to strategic milestones.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of two Class II directors (Barbara Pilarski and Maria Pinelli) for three-year terms.

• Approval of redomestication to Texas by conversion.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

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

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of six directors post-meeting, with a majority being independent.

• Lead Independent Director role is separated from CEO; all committees are fully independent.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted.

• Board refreshment includes non-renomination of one director, reducing board size.