Beam Global (BEEM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting set for Dec. 17, 2026; four directors, executive pay, auditor ratification and say-on-pay frequency are on the ballot.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, executive compensation and CBIZ CPAs P.C.; it recommends annual say-on-pay votes.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four incumbent nominees—Desmond Wheatley, Judy Krandel, George Syllantavos and Anthony Posawatz—stand for one-year terms; directors are elected by plurality.

• Say-on-pay is a non-binding vote requiring a majority of votes cast; the Board and Compensation Committee will consider the result in future pay decisions.

• Say-on-frequency offers one-, two- or three-year options; the Board favors one year, and the highest-vote option is the preferred frequency.

• Proposals for inclusion in the 2027 proxy must arrive by July 8, 2027; other proposals are due by Sept. 21, 2027, and director-nomination notices by Oct. 18, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board has four members, three independent under Nasdaq standards; Anthony Posawatz is lead independent director, and independent directors meet in executive session at least annually.

• CEO Desmond Wheatley also chairs the Board; the Board says the combined role supports unified leadership and strategic execution, with independent-led committees providing oversight.

• Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and Equity Oversight committees are composed of the three independent directors; Judy Krandel chairs Audit and is its financial expert.

• In 2025, the Board and Audit and Compensation committees each held four meetings; Nominating and Governance held one, Equity Oversight none, and every director attended at least 75% of applicable meetings.