Oppenheimer Holdings Finalizes Proxy for Annual Meeting, Details Substantial Executive Compensation and Charter Amendment

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Oppenheimer Holdings filed its definitive proxy statement, setting the annual meeting date for May 4, 2026, and detailing significant 2025 executive compensation and a proposed charter amendment for D&O indemnification, with all proposals expected to pass due to concentrated voting control.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Monday, May 4, 2026, to vote on nine directors, auditor ratification, executive compensation, frequency of say-on-pay, and an amended Certificate of Incorporation.

• Substantial Executive Compensation Disclosed

  For fiscal year 2025, CEO R.S. Lowenthal's total realized compensation was $11.2 million, and Chairman A.G. Lowenthal's was $7.9 million. The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 48:1.

• Charter Amendment for D&O Indemnification

  Stockholders will vote on an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for indemnification and advancement of expenses to directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.

• Controlled Vote Outcome

  Albert G. Lowenthal, Chairman, owns 97.5% of the Class B voting common stock and intends to vote in favor of all proposals, ensuring their approval.

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This definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) finalizes the proposals for Oppenheimer Holdings' annual meeting on May 4, 2026, following the preliminary filing on March 2, 2026. The filing details substantial executive compensation for 2025, including $11.2 million in realized pay for the CEO and $7.9 million for the Chairman. It also proposes an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for director and officer indemnification. Given that the Chairman, Albert G. Lowenthal, controls 97.5% of the Class B voting common stock, all proposals, including the advisory vote on executive compensation and the charter amendment, are expected to be approved. While the outcome of the votes is predetermined, the disclosure of the significant executive compensation and the formalization of governance changes are material for investors.