Grove Collaborative (GROV) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 18, 2026, with voting on director elections and auditor ratification.

• Stockholders can vote electronically or by mail, with detailed instructions provided.

• The company remains an emerging growth company until December 31, 2026, using scaled disclosure and reduced reporting requirements.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote to elect three Class I directors for terms expiring in 2029.

• Ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is on the agenda.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by January 8, 2026, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of seven members, classified into three staggered classes.

• Five directors are independent under SEC and NYSE rules; two are not due to employment history.

• The board has Audit, Compensation, and Sustainability, Nominating and Governance Committees, all with independent members.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted by a third party.

• The board emphasizes diversity in gender, race, and age, with a median age of 50.