Waste Management (WM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, at the company's Houston headquarters.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on key proposals, including director elections and compensation matters.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Proposal to amend and restate the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase authorized shares.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election.

• Shareholders may vote in person or online, with specific instructions provided.