Lincoln National (LNC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026, with virtual participation available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by May 27, 2026, or May 25, 2026, for plan shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) recommended for approval.

• Shareholder proposal to require an independent chairman of the board, which the board recommends voting against.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all ten director nominees for election to serve one-year terms.

• Governance documents may be amended based on shareholder proposals, including the independent chairman proposal.