Activist Shareholder Launches Campaign Against Genworth Board, Urges Enact Spin-Off

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Activist shareholder Scott Klarquist has launched a campaign urging Genworth shareholders to vote against current directors and the 'Say on Pay' proposal, advocating for a spin-off of the Enact stake and other governance changes.

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• Shareholder Activism Campaign Launched

  Scott Klarquist, a shareholder, has initiated an exempt solicitation campaign, urging fellow investors to vote against Genworth's current directors and the 'Say on Pay' proposal at the upcoming May 20, 2026 annual meeting.

• Strategic Alternatives for Enact Stake Proposed

  Klarquist is advocating for the company to form a special committee to explore strategic alternatives for its Enact Holdings stake, including a potential tax-free spin-off of a majority stake to shareholders. He argues this could unlock significant value, citing Genworth's enterprise value at an 81% discount to its Enact stake.

• Governance Proposals Rejected by Management

  Genworth's management, through its legal counsel, has rejected Klarquist's four shareholder proposals for inclusion in the proxy statement, citing technical bylaw infractions. Klarquist contends these rejections are spurious attempts to suppress shareholder input.

• Call to Action Against Board and Compensation

  Klarquist explicitly urges shareholders to vote AGAINST all "independent" directors and AGAINST the "Say on Pay" vote on executive compensation, citing management's "irrational and bloated executive compensation scheme" and apparent disregard for shareholder views.

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This filing signals a significant escalation in shareholder activism against Genworth's management and board. Scott Klarquist, a shareholder, is directly appealing to other investors after the company rejected his proposals for the upcoming annual meeting. The core of his argument centers on unlocking value from Genworth's Enact Holdings stake through a potential tax-free spin-off, which he estimates could significantly boost shareholder value. Klarquist's call to vote against directors and executive compensation indicates a contested proxy season, potentially forcing the board to address these governance and strategic issues more directly.