McCormick & Company (MKC) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, to be held virtually.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or virtually at the meeting.

• Proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 11 director nominees, each recommended by the Board.

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

• Advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers.

• Proxies may vote on other matters that arise during the meeting at their discretion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting "For" all director nominees listed.

• Proxy voting includes provisions for confidentiality, especially for shares held in the 401(k) Retirement Plan.