Booking Holdings (BKNG) AGM 2024 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting was called to order by the Chair, outlining the formal agenda and voting procedures, with reference to the proxy statement and meeting rules.

• The agenda included proposal presentations, voting, Q&A on proposals, reporting of preliminary results, CEO remarks, and a general Q&A session.

Board and executive committee updates

• Twelve nominees for the board of directors were introduced, including committee chairs and the CEO.

• Deloitte & Touche was present as independent auditors, and Broadridge Financial Solutions served as Inspector of Election.

Shareholder proposals

• Five proposals were presented: election of directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of auditors, amendment to the clawback policy, and a report on reproductive rights and data privacy.

• The board recommended voting for the first three proposals and against the two shareholder proposals.

• Shareholder John Chevedden advocated for a stronger clawback policy, citing high-profile corporate scandals.

• Arjuna Capital, on behalf of Warren Wilson College, requested a report on reproductive rights and data privacy, highlighting reputational risks from law enforcement data requests.