Dorman Products (DORM) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
6 Apr, 2026Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for May 15, 2026, via virtual webcast; shareholders of record as of March 25, 2026, are eligible to vote on key proposals.
Company operates in the motor vehicle aftermarket industry, with three business segments and a focus on replacement and upgrade parts.
2025 financial highlights include $2.13 billion in net sales (up 6%), 11.3% gross profit growth, and 8.1% increase in diluted EPS over 2024.
$42 million in debt repaid and $41 million in stock repurchased in 2025.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of eight directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, ratification of KPMG as auditor for 2026, and approval of the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan are on the agenda.
Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.
Shareholders may submit proposals or director nominations for the 2027 meeting by specified deadlines.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board consists of eight members, majority independent, with annual elections and robust stock ownership requirements.
Board leadership structure combines CEO and Chairman roles as of April 2026, with an independent Lead Director.
Three standing committees: Audit, Compensation, and Corporate Governance/Nominating, all chaired by independent directors.
Annual board and committee self-evaluations and majority voting standard for director elections.
Latest events from Dorman Products
- Q1 net sales rose 4.2% while EPS fell on tariffs; 2026 guidance and share buybacks reaffirmed.DORM
Q1 20265 May 2026 - 2026 guidance targets 7–9% sales growth and margin resilience amid ongoing tariff risks.DORM
Q4 20259 Apr 2026 - Q2 sales and margins rose, driving a 65% EPS jump and higher full-year guidance.DORM
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Q3 2024 sales and earnings surged, with higher guidance and a $500M buyback plan announced.DORM
Q3 202417 Jan 2026 - Adjusted EPS rose 40% in Q4, with 2025 guidance for 3%-5% sales and higher EPS.DORM
Q4 202421 Dec 2025 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, pay, and auditor amid strong 2024 results and governance.DORM
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Q2 2025 delivered strong sales and EPS growth, with guidance and margins raised.DORM
Q2 202523 Nov 2025 - Q1 2025 net sales up 8.3%, EPS up 78%, margins strong; 2025 guidance reaffirmed, tariffs excluded.DORM
Q1 202519 Nov 2025 - Drives growth through innovation, global supply chain, and expansion into new vehicle segments.DORM
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