NerdWallet (NRDS) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, to be held virtually; record date is March 24, 2025.

• Key business includes electing four directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2025.

• Company highlights include the launch of NerdWallet+ membership and the acquisition of Next Door Lending, expanding mortgage offerings.

• Emphasis on mission-driven culture, remote-first workforce, and diversity, with over 650 employees as of year-end 2024.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect four director nominees to serve until the 2026 annual meeting.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

• Board recommends voting FOR both proposals.

• No other matters are expected, but proxies may vote on any business that arises.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of five members, four nominated for re-election; one director not standing for re-election.

• Three of four nominees are independent; CEO Tim Chen is not independent.

• Board committees: Audit and Compensation, both composed solely of independent directors.

• Board diversity in gender and professional background; regular self-evaluations and director education.

• Controlled company status due to CEO's majority voting power.