Tejon Ranch Finalizes Annual Meeting Proposals, Addresses Governance & Executive Pay

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Tejon Ranch filed its definitive proxy, detailing proposals for its annual meeting, including new shareholder special meeting rights, revised advance notice periods, and a restructured, more performance-aligned executive compensation plan.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting will be held on May 13, 2026, to vote on the election of nine directors, charter amendments, auditor ratification, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Governance Enhancements Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to grant special meeting rights (requiring 25% ownership) and another to change advance notice deadlines for nominations to 90-120 days.

• Executive Compensation Overhaul

  The 2026 compensation plan introduces a relative Total Shareholder Return (rTSR) metric, increases performance-based pay, and shifts to annual milestone grants, responding to 2025's 59% say-on-pay approval.

• CEO Incentive Restructured

  CEO Matthew Walker voluntarily reduced and restructured his sign-on incentive compensation, demonstrating a commitment to cost discipline and shareholder alignment.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, reflecting significant corporate governance adjustments and executive compensation reforms. The company is seeking shareholder approval for new special meeting rights (25% ownership threshold) and revised advance notice periods for nominations, balancing shareholder engagement with board stability. Executive compensation has been restructured to be more performance-based, including a new relative Total Shareholder Return (rTSR) metric, and the CEO voluntarily reduced his sign-on incentive, signaling responsiveness to prior shareholder feedback and a 59% say-on-pay approval in 2025. These changes, alongside a planned reduction in board size and the elimination of the Executive Committee, indicate a strategic effort to enhance corporate governance and align with shareholder interests following a challenging 2025 marked by a proxy contest and weak financial performance. This filing finalizes the preliminary proxy statement initiated on 2026-03-24.