Willdan Group to Vote on Expanded Equity Plan and Director Elections at Annual Meeting

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Willdan Group filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, including a proposal to increase shares available for its equity incentive plan by 380,000, representing a potential 2.54% dilution.

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• Proposed Equity Plan Expansion

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to the 2008 Performance Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for grant by an additional 380,000 shares. This would bring the total available shares under the plan to 6,099,167, up from 5,719,167. The market value of these additional shares is approximately $30.5 million, based on the April 3, 2026 closing price of $80.34 per share. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 2.54% of the current 14,966,480 outstanding shares.

• Annual Meeting Details

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The record date for voting is April 21, 2026.

• Director Elections

  Seven incumbent directors have been nominated for re-election to serve a one-year term. The Board unanimously recommends a 'FOR' vote for all nominees.

• Executive Compensation Advisory Vote

  Shareholders will cast a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers. The Board unanimously recommends a 'FOR' vote, citing alignment with long-term stockholder value and strong 2025 performance.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines the proposals for Willdan Group's upcoming annual meeting. The most significant item for investors is the proposed amendment to the 2008 Performance Incentive Plan, which seeks to increase the number of shares available for grant by 380,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 2.54% of current outstanding shares, with the total available shares under the plan potentially reaching 6.79% of outstanding shares if the amendment is approved. While the company reported strong financial performance in fiscal year 2025, this expansion of the equity pool could create an overhang on the stock. Shareholders will also vote on the re-election of all seven incumbent directors and the ratification of the independent auditor, along with an advisory vote on executive compensation.