Evercore (EVR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Requesting shareholder approval for an additional 5 million shares to support long-term compensation and strategic growth initiatives.

• Achieved record net revenues and strong financial performance in 2025, with significant returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

• Five-year total shareholder return (TSR) of 241%, outperforming major indices and peers.

• Investment in human capital and equity compensation is central to growth and shareholder alignment.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal to approve an additional 5 million shares under the equity compensation plan.

• Emphasis on the necessity of equity reserves for continued business operation and growth strategy execution.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Equity compensation is a key tool for recruiting, retaining, and motivating high-performing professionals.

• Over 90% of equity awards in the past three years were issued to non-executive officers.

• Four-year vesting schedule aligns employee incentives with shareholder interests and supports retention.

• Equity-based compensation is included in bonuses, not additional, and preferred over cash alternatives.