Sweetgreen (SG) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 11, 2026, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Shareholders of record as of April 13, 2026, are eligible to vote, with detailed instructions for online, phone, and mail voting.

• The company faced a challenging 2025, with flat revenue growth, negative same-store sales, and a shift to a transformation plan.

• Three new senior executives were hired in 2025, and a multi-pillar growth plan was launched to drive operational excellence and menu innovation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing nine directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, and a non-binding say-on-pay for executive compensation.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted between February 11 and March 13, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of nine directors, with a mix of independent and non-independent members, including co-founders.

• The CEO also serves as board chair, with a lead independent director to balance governance.

• Three standing committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance, all composed of independent directors.

• Stock ownership guidelines require significant equity holdings by directors and executives, with phased compliance through 2030.

• The company maintains a code of ethics, insider trading, and hedging policies.