ACCO Brands (ACCO) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, to be held virtually, with voting on key proposals including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an amendment to the incentive plan.

• 2025 net sales were $1.525 billion, with adjusted operating income of $153.3 million and adjusted net income of $78.8 million; company continued cost reduction efforts and portfolio repositioning toward technology peripherals.

• $100 million multi-year cost reduction program yielded over $60 million in savings since 2024, with the balance expected by end of 2026.

• Acquisition of EPOS to strengthen technology peripherals and enterprise computer accessories business.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors for a one-year term.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay).

• Approval of amendment to the 2022 Incentive Plan to increase shares available and eliminate fungible share counting for new awards.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members, 89% independent, with an independent Chairman.

• Directors possess diverse skills in marketing, finance, IT, sustainability, and international operations.

• Three female and two ethnically diverse nominees; average tenure is 9.8 years.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations; all directors attended over 85% of meetings in 2025.

• Stock ownership guidelines require directors to hold shares equal to five times their annual cash retainer.