Associated Capital Group (AC) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, to elect nine directors, ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, and address other business.

• Shareholders of record as of April 16, 2025, are eligible to vote; both in-person and virtual attendance options are available.

• Proxy materials, including the 2024 Annual Report, are available online; the company is classified as a smaller reporting company.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing nine directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2025.

• Directors are elected by plurality; auditor ratification requires a majority of votes cast.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted between February 3 and March 4, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine nominees with diverse backgrounds in finance, law, and business leadership.

• Majority of directors are independent, despite controlled company status; committee assignments made post-election.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Governance, and Nominating; each has defined charters and responsibilities.

• Annual review of director independence; guidelines based on NYSE standards.

• Shareholders may recommend director candidates; advance notice required for nominations.