Steven Madden (SHOO) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, accessible via live webcast.

• Shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026, are eligible to vote on key proposals.

• Proxy materials, including the Notice, Proxy Statement, and 2025 Annual Report, are available online for review.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation as described in the proxy statement.

• Proxies may vote on other business properly presented at the meeting or any adjournments.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten nominees listed for election to the board, including Edward R. Rosenfeld, Peter A. Davis, and others.