Hyatt Hotels (H) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 20, 2026, with stockholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, a shareholder proposal, and executive compensation approval.

• Only stockholders of record as of March 23, 2026, may vote; voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or during the meeting.

• The Board recommends voting for all director nominees, for auditor ratification, against the shareholder proposal, and for executive compensation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will elect three Class II directors to serve until 2029.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026 is up for vote.

• A shareholder proposal requests a report on overall plastic use; the Board recommends voting against it, citing operational challenges and ongoing sustainability actions.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is included; Board recommends approval.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board will decrease from 12 to 11 members following a director's retirement.

• Board committees include Audit, Talent and Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Finance, each with defined responsibilities and independent members.

• Nine of eleven directors are independent under NYSE standards.

• Board leadership combines Chairman and CEO roles, with flexibility to separate if needed.

• Board and committees meet regularly, with all directors attending at least 75% of meetings.