Shareholders to Vote on 800,000 Share Increase for Stock Incentive Plan

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Apogee Enterprises filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval to increase its stock incentive plan by 800,000 shares, which could lead to a total potential dilution of 6.85%.

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• Proposed Increase in Stock Incentive Plan

  Shareholders will vote on a proposal to increase the shares authorized for the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan by an additional 800,000 shares, raising the total available for awards to 2,950,000.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  If all shares under the amended plan are issued, the total potential dilution is estimated at 6.85% of the company's outstanding common stock.

• Executive Compensation Details

  The proxy statement outlines executive compensation, including a 97:1 CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio, and details on the former CEO's separation agreement which included accelerated vesting of shares and cash payouts totaling over $3.4 million.

• Annual Meeting Agenda

  The annual meeting on June 24, 2026, will also include the election of two Class I directors and an advisory vote on executive compensation and auditor ratification.

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Apogee Enterprises is seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its stock incentive plan by 800,000 shares, bringing the total available shares for awards to 2,950,000. This proposed increase, if fully utilized, represents a potential dilution of 6.85% of the company's outstanding shares. This request for additional equity comes after a challenging fiscal year where the company reported a notable drop in full-year net earnings and diluted EPS, making the potential dilution a more critical consideration for investors.