NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened by CEO, with introduction of independent board nominees, executive team, and Deloitte & Touche representatives.

• Recognition of retiring executives for decades of service, including John Hines and Mike Cashell.

• Chair outlined meeting structure: formal business, voting, company update presentation, and agenda included call to order, secretary's report, quorum declaration, and preliminary voting results.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board comprises nine directors, including eight independent and one non-independent, with recent additions in 2023 and 2024.

• Committee chairs introduced, highlighting expertise in operations, governance, HR, audit, and all committees chaired by independent directors.

• Executive team roles and recent retirements acknowledged, with new appointments in 2023 and recognition of long-serving leaders.

Shareholder proposals

• Three proposals: election of nine directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche as auditor (including for 2026), and advisory approval of executive compensation.

• Board recommended approval for all proposals.