Silgan (SLGN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026, to elect three directors, approve an amendment to the stock incentive plan, ratify the external auditor, and hold a say-on-pay advisory vote.

• Record date for voting is April 2, 2026, with 105,679,758 shares of common stock outstanding, each entitled to one vote.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online for shareholder review.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three Class II directors to serve until 2029.

• Approval sought for the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing shares available and extending plan term.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members in staggered three-year terms across three classes.

• Six directors are independent per NYSE standards; independent directors meet regularly without management.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating, all comprised of independent directors.

• Board leadership is separated between Chairperson and CEO roles.

• Stockholders Agreement allows founders' group to nominate one director if they own at least 5% of shares.