Shareholders Narrowly Approve Executive Compensation; Directors Re-elected at Annual Meeting

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Chefs' Warehouse shareholders narrowly approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, while also re-electing directors and ratifying the independent auditor at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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• Executive Compensation Narrowly Approved

  Stockholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on a non-binding, advisory basis with a close vote of 51% For and 49% Against (excluding abstentions and broker non-votes), signaling notable shareholder dissent.

• Directors Re-elected

  Eight directors were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Ivy Brown did not stand for re-election, a change previously disclosed on April 24, 2026.

• Auditor Ratification

  Stockholders ratified the selection of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 25, 2026.

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The narrow approval of executive compensation (51% For) indicates significant shareholder dissatisfaction with the current pay structure, despite the vote being advisory. This could pressure the Board to review and potentially revise future compensation plans to better align with shareholder interests. While director elections and auditor ratification are routine, the close say-on-pay vote stands out as a notable governance signal.