GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 23, 2026, to elect two Class III directors and ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Stockholders of record as of April 24, 2026, are entitled to vote, with Class A shares having one vote and Class B shares ten votes each.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Two Class III directors, Jae Chang and David H. Park, are nominated for election to serve until 2029.

• Ratification of CBIZ as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is proposed.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by January 7, 2027, for inclusion in the proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of five directors divided into three staggered classes, making board changes more difficult for shareholders.

• David Kim serves as both CEO and chairperson; Michael B. Cowan is lead independent director.

• All directors except Jae Chang and David Kim are considered independent.

• The board has Audit, Compensation and Human Capital, and Nominating and Governance Committees.

• Directors are expected to attend all meetings; full attendance was achieved in 2025.