BrightView (BV) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on March 3, 2026, with voting available online, by phone, or mail.

• Stockholders will vote on the election of seven directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, and other business.

• Series A Preferred Stockholders have special voting rights, including electing two additional directors designated by One Rock affiliates.

• The record date for voting is January 7, 2026, with 94,491,213 Common Stock shares and 500,000 Series A Preferred Stock shares outstanding.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing seven directors (by all stockholders) and two additional directors (by Series A Preferred Stockholders), and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026.

• Stockholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by September 17, 2026, and director nominations between November 3 and December 3, 2026.

• Proxy voting is recommended for all stockholders, with the Board supporting all nominees and the auditor ratification.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent; all are elected annually.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance, all composed of independent directors.

• The Board is led by a separate Chairman and CEO, and follows NYSE and SEC governance standards.

• Investors (One Rock) have the right to designate two directors as long as they hold at least 60% of Series A Preferred Stock; this right reduces as their ownership declines.

• The Board emphasizes diversity, experience, and independence in director nominations.