Sylvamo (SLVM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 annual meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at company headquarters in Memphis, TN, with shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026, eligible to vote on three key proposals.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals: election of seven directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, and approval of executive compensation on a non-binding basis.

• The company’s vision is to be “legendary,” focusing on world-class excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and sustainable value creation, with a transition year expected in 2026 due to industry downturns and capital investments.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect seven director nominees for one-year terms; majority voting applies, and any incumbent not receiving a majority must tender a resignation.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026; approval is non-binding but considered good governance.

• Proposal 3: Advisory vote on executive compensation (“say-on-pay”); annual frequency until at least 2028.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or director nominations for the 2027 meeting, subject to advance notice and bylaw requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of seven members, with all but the CEO considered independent under NYSE standards.

• Board leadership is separated: David Petratis is independent Chairman, and John V. Sims is CEO.

• Committees: Audit, Management Development and Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined charters and independent members.

• Governance policies include majority voting, director resignation policy, overboarding limits, mandatory retirement at 75, stock ownership requirements, and a clawback policy.

• Annual board and committee self-assessments and regular executive sessions are conducted.