World Acceptance (WRLD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, with shareholders voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Recent leadership changes include the retirement of the COO, resignation of the CEO, and appointment of an interim CEO, with the COO now serving as principal executive officer.

• The company reported strong financial results for fiscal 2026, including net income of $34.6 million and $132.4 million returned to shareholders via buybacks.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect six directors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as independent auditor.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted between April 21 and May 21, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• All six director nominees are independent and bring expertise in leadership, finance, risk management, and governance.

• The board is led by an independent chairman, with separate CEO and chairman roles.

• Committees include Audit and Compliance, Compensation and Stock Option, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, all composed of independent directors.

• The board has a diversity policy and annual self-assessment process.