Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong financial results in FY2025: $4.99B revenue (16.3% growth), 23.6% operating margin, and $6.33 diluted EPS, with significant contributions from HOKA and UGG brands.

• Strategic focus on expanding HOKA, enhancing UGG's global positioning, growing international markets, and increasing direct-to-consumer business.

• Leadership transition completed: Stefano Caroti appointed CEO and President in August 2024, succeeding Dave Powers.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: election of ten directors, ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for FY2026, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Virtual annual meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, nine of whom are independent; 50% racially/ethnically diverse, 40% female.

• Recent refreshment: new Chair (Cynthia L. Davis), new committee chairs, and new director nominee (Patrick J. Grismer).

• Board committees: Audit & Risk Management, Talent & Compensation, and Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance—all comprised of independent directors.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations, majority voting standard, and single class of voting stock.