NextEra Energy (NEE) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a record date of March 23, 2026.

• Shareholders will vote on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and two shareholder proposals.

• The company reported strong 2025 financials: $6.835B GAAP net income, $7.683B adjusted earnings, and $3.71 adjusted EPS.

• Total shareholder return over 10 years was 299%, outperforming major utility indices.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Board recommends FOR all director nominees, FOR auditor ratification, FOR executive compensation, AGAINST both shareholder proposals.

• Proposal 4 requests a report on Paris Agreement alignment; Board opposes, citing existing disclosures.

• Proposal 5 requests a report on net zero business risks; Board opposes, noting no current aggressive emissions targets.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• 11 of 12 director nominees are independent; CEO is the only non-independent director.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Finance & Investment, Governance & Nominating, Nuclear, Executive) are fully independent.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations, with a focus on board refreshment and succession planning.

• Proxy access allows groups holding 3%+ of shares for 3 years to nominate up to 20% of the board.

• No poison pill, no supermajority requirements, and shareholders with 20%+ can call special meetings.