proxy statement

American  

noun

1. a statement containing information, frequently exhaustive, about a corporation, its officers, and any propositions to be voted on, sent to stockholders when their proxies are being solicited for an annual or a special stockholders' meeting.

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Example Sentences

Lululemon has previously said the board will review Wilson’s three nominees and will present a formal recommendation regarding them in the company’s definitive proxy statement ahead of its 2026 shareholder meeting.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

A Walmart spokeswoman said the company plans to give its response to shareholder proposals in its proxy statement and provided a link to its report on environmental, social and governance issues.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Why did the Metsera board, as the proxy statement shows, prod Pfizer to sweeten its deal?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

However, a look at Rigetti’s annual proxy statement External link filed April 25 shows the CEO has a chunk of compensation tied up in stock options.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

As part of its proxy statement, the company again detailed the compensation packages — totaling $148 million to the top three executives and ousted Chief Executive Bob Bakish, who received compensation valued at $87 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025