Centuri Holdings Proposes Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Elects Directors at Annual Meeting

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Centuri Holdings, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, proposing an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with potential 4.00% dilution and detailing strong 2025 financial performance and executive compensation.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  Centuri Holdings, Inc. will hold its virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 19, 2026, to vote on the election of nine directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on a new Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that would authorize the issuance of up to 4,033,781 shares of common stock. If all authorized shares were issued, potential dilution would be 4.00%.

• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  The company reported record annual revenue of $2,983 million in fiscal 2025, a 13% increase over 2024, and a net income of $22.7 million. This strong performance led to executive annual incentive payouts of 130.7% of target.

• Board Governance Enhancements

  Christopher A. Krummel was appointed independent Chair of the Board effective September 15, 2025, and Steven E. Nielsen, former Chairman and CEO of Dycom Industries, Inc., was appointed as a new director in March 2026, enhancing board expertise.

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The definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, including the election of directors and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The most notable proposal is the new Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which, if approved, could lead to a potential dilution of 4.00% if all 4,033,781 authorized shares are issued. This represents a significant capital event for the company. The filing also highlights Centuri's strong financial performance in 2025, with record revenue and improved earnings, which underpinned the executive compensation payouts. Governance enhancements, such as the appointment of an independent Board Chair and a new director with relevant industry experience, are also detailed.