Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved $5.47B in revenue for FY 2026, with 9.8% revenue growth and 23.1% operating margin; diluted EPS reached $7.02, up 10.9% from prior year.

• HOKA and UGG brands saw significant revenue increases, with HOKA up 15.9% and UGG up 8.2% year-over-year.

• Strategic focus areas include expanding HOKA's global market share, evolving UGG's product lines, investing in DTC capabilities, and leveraging technology for efficiency.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on electing ten directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for FY 2027, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• Board recommends voting “FOR” all director nominees and both proposals.

• No other business is anticipated at the annual meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, nine of whom are independent; 50% ethnically diverse and 40% female.

• Recent refreshment includes new Chair (Cynthia L. Davis) and new director (Patrick J. Grismer); committee realignments occurred in 2025.

• Board committees (Audit & Risk, Talent & Compensation, Corporate Responsibility & Governance) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• Annual board self-evaluations and majority voting standard for uncontested elections.