Bright Horizons Schedules Annual Meeting, Proposes Director Elections, and Details 2026 Executive Compensation Changes

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Bright Horizons filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, reporting strong 2025 financial results and detailing changes to its 2026 executive compensation structure to increase performance-based equity awards.

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• 2026 Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The company will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders of record as of April 8, 2026, are eligible to vote.

• Director Elections Proposed

  Shareholders will vote to elect six director nominees for one-year terms, continuing the board's declassification process which is expected to be fully complete by the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Positive 2025 Financial Performance

  The company reported strong 2025 financial results, including 9% revenue growth, a 40% increase in operating income to $315 million, and a 28% increase in diluted EPS to $3.36. Adjusted EBITDA reached $487.44 million and Adjusted EPS was $4.55.

• 2026 Executive Compensation Changes

  For 2026, the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards will shift to 50% performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) and 50% time-based restricted stock units (RSUs), eliminating stock options. Target LTIP awards for the CEO will increase to $5 million (from $3.5 million) and for the CFO to $1.5 million (from $1.1 million) to align with market practice.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines the agenda for Bright Horizons' upcoming annual shareholder meeting, including the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and auditor ratification. The filing highlights strong 2025 financial performance with significant revenue and earnings growth. Notably, the company is enhancing its 2026 executive compensation program by increasing the percentage of performance-based equity awards and eliminating stock options, further aligning executive incentives with long-term shareholder value. While a routine annual filing, the detailed positive financial results and proactive governance changes make this a notable update for investors.