The Children’s Place (PLCE) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held on May 6, 2026, to elect seven directors, ratify the auditor, approve an increase in shares for the equity plan, and conduct a say-on-pay vote.

• Shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026, are eligible to vote, with multiple voting methods available.

• The Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include: election of seven directors, ratification of BDO as auditor, approval of 1,200,000 additional shares for the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• All proposals require a majority of votes cast for approval.

• Shareholders can submit proposals and director nominations for the 2027 meeting by specified deadlines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of seven nominees, including independent and executive directors, with detailed biographies provided.

• The company is a controlled company under NASDAQ rules, with Mithaq Capital SPC as the controlling shareholder.

• Three standing committees: Audit, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance (CRS&G), and Human Capital & Compensation (HC&C).

• Board and committee independence is reviewed annually; executive sessions are held without management.

• Governance documents, codes of conduct, and policies are available on the corporate website.