Shareholders to Vote on 750,000 Additional Shares for Incentive Plan, 8.56% Potential Dilution

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Oxford Industries is seeking shareholder approval for its Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, which would authorize an additional 750,000 shares, leading to a total potential dilution of 8.56% of outstanding shares.

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• Share Authorization Request

  Shareholders will vote on authorizing an additional 750,000 shares for the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. If approved, the total number of shares authorized for issuance over the life of the plan would be 3,250,000.

• Potential Dilution

  If the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan is approved, the total potential dilution (overhang) from the plan would be 8.56% of the 14,900,819 shares currently outstanding.

• Executive Compensation Vote

  Shareholders will cast a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. For fiscal 2025, the CEO's total compensation was $5,529,136, resulting in a CEO pay ratio of 192:1 compared to the median employee's $28,731, during a year the company reported a net loss.

• Board Member Retirement

  Director E. Jenner Wood III will retire due to age limits, reducing the board size from 10 to 9 members. Three Class I nominees are up for re-election.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably seeking shareholder approval to authorize an additional 750,000 shares for the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. If approved, this would contribute to a total potential dilution (overhang) of 8.56% of current outstanding shares. This request comes after the company reported a significant net loss for fiscal 2025 and a weaker financial outlook, making the compensation and dilution aspects particularly relevant for investors.