Shoe Carnival Details Interim CEO Compensation and Awards Equity to Key Executives

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Shoe Carnival disclosed the compensation package for its Interim President and CEO, Clifton E. Sifford, including a $1 million annual salary and a substantial RSU grant, along with new equity awards for other executive officers.

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• Interim CEO Compensation Finalized

  Clifton E. Sifford, Interim President and CEO, will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000, monthly stipends, and a one-time grant of 112,220 service-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vesting in March 2027. This follows his appointment announced on February 25, 2026.

• Executive Equity Awards Granted

  Other executive officers, including W. Kerry Jackson, Marc A. Chilton, Tanya E. Gordon, and Patrick C. Edwards, received grants of service-based RSUs and performance stock units (PSUs) for fiscal 2026, with vesting periods extending to 2028 and 2029.

• Executive Incentive Plan Amended

  The Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (EICP) was amended to include 'Operating Income before Nonrecurring Items' as a performance criterion, allow for adjustments to business criteria, and extend the plan's term for an additional five fiscal years, now through February 1, 2031.

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This filing provides the specific compensation structure for Clifton E. Sifford, who was previously announced as Interim President and CEO. The significant RSU grant to Mr. Sifford, alongside new RSU and PSU awards to other executive officers, represents a notable equity issuance. While these grants are dilutive, they are standard for executive compensation and aim to align management incentives with company performance. Investors should monitor the impact of these compensation decisions on future financial results and executive retention.