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DOMINOS PIZZA: CEO Russell J. Weiner resigning, will become Executive Chair;

Executive Chair David A. Brandon resigning

COO Joseph H. Jordan appointed CEO and director

$3M golden hello

NIKE: John W. Rogers, Jr. resigning (2018-2026)

35% no vote in 2025; 40% in 2024; 35% in 2023

RPT: De minimis payments between NIKE and Ariel Investments, LLC, where Mr. Rogers serves as Chairman, Co-CEO, and Chief Investment Officer

3rd big LT board left recently:

McDonald's (2003-2023); Exelon (2000-2019)

3% influence; redundant skillset

Also at NIKE: new CFO David Denton golden hello up to $15.25M cash

At Pfizer since 2022; Lowe’s from 2018-2022

Stupid money

TYSON FOODS

Amended Employment Agreement of Chair John H. Tyson until September 30, 2029: 1) base salary of $3.5M (up from $1.2M) 2) annual bonus target equal to 300% (up from 170%) of his annual base salary, 3) annual equity target of $6M, 4) one-time incentive award cash payment of $40M, 5) use of Company-owned aircraft plus tax gross-ups ("Based on security concerns and as a result of a security study conducted by a third-party consultant"), 6) 300 hours annually of aircraft use for flights in which he is not a passenger, 7) personal security services and may request additional security services up to $150,000 annually, 8) life insurance and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan benefits of approximately $175,000 a year

formerly: 275 hours for him only/only security and not additional $150k

JPMORGAN CHASE: one-time Retention and Continuity equity awards to the following Operating Committee members:

Doug Petno, Co-President and CEO of the Commercial & Investment Bank, and Troy Rohrbaugh, Co-President and CEO of Consumer & Community Banking, in the amount of $30M each;

Mary Erdoes, CEO of Asset & Wealth Management, and Jennifer Piepszak, Chief Operating Officer, in the amount of $20M each.

Dumb stuff

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL: appointing Lisa M. Franchetti

Admiral Franchetti retired from the U.S. Navy in 2025, after a nearly 40-year career marked by leadership at every operational level, culminating in her service as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations from November 2023 to February 2025.

15th director

SMITH A O: Kevin J. Wheeler will retire as Executive Chair, but remain a director

CEO Stephen M. Shafer becomes Executive Chair

Smart-ish Stuff

AeroVironment: appointed William J. Lynn, III as Class I director

The terms of the Company’s Class I directors, including Mr. Lynn, expire at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting (due in September)

Revolution Medicines: Steve Kelsey, M.D., FRCP, FRCPath, informed Revolution Medicines, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent to retire from his employment with the Company effective as of January 4, 2027. Dr. Kelsey will transition from his role as the Company’s president, research and development to a new position as senior advisor to the chief executive officer effective as of July 1, 2026.

The Company currently contemplates appointing Dr. Kelsey to its board effective as of his retirement on January 4, 2027, subject to Board approval.

Down to 2F

Found their 3rd: CENTENE: elected Lauren Tyler

Despite a female CEO (Sarah London)

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New research from Georgeson Advisory reveals that governance proposals accounted for 51% of all shareholder submissions at Russell 3000 companies between July 2025 and mid-May 2026.

Total ESG Submissions: Dropped to 710 this season (down from 840 in 2025 and 1,000 in 2024)

G Submissions: Rose to 404 proposals (up from 380 last year)

SHP Type

2025

2026

% Change

Independent Board Chairs

+179%

Written Consent Rights

+292%

Lower Special Meeting Thresholds

+61%

Executive Severance Pay

-73%

Director Resignation Policies

-63%