Gladstone Land (LAND) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 8, 2025, with voting on director elections and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or during the live webcast, with a record date of March 14, 2025.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to align with sustainability practices and reduce costs.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Two directors are up for election for terms expiring at the 2028 annual meeting.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2025 is on the agenda.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by November 21, 2025, for inclusion in proxy materials.

• Universal proxy rules require notice by March 9, 2026, for alternative director nominees.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of seven members, with a majority classified as independent under Nasdaq standards.

• Board diversity is tracked and disclosed, with a matrix showing gender, race, and veteran status.

• Six board committees oversee audit, compensation, executive, offering, ethics/governance, and valuation functions.

• The CEO also serves as board chair, with an independent lead director presiding over executive sessions.

• The Ethics Committee considers diversity, expertise, and independence in director nominations.