Hawkins (HWKN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for July 29, 2026, with voting available online and virtually.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by July 28, 2026, or July 25, 2026, for plan shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors is on the agenda, with board recommendations provided for each nominee.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending March 28, 2027.

• Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation ("say-on-pay") included.

• Proxies may be used to vote on other matters that arise at the meeting, at the discretion of the named proxies.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight director nominees listed for election, including James A. Faulconbridge, Patrick H. Hawkins, and others.