Helen of Troy (HELE) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026, with voting open until August 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies before August 11, 2026.

• Voting will be conducted virtually, allowing broad shareholder participation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors, each recommended by the board.

• Advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay) is up for vote.

• Proposal to amend the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan to increase available shares.

• Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027 and authorization for the Audit Committee to set remuneration.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election.

• Director nominees include G. Scott Uzzell, Krista L. Berry, Thurman K. Case, Marlo M. Cormier, Mitchell E. Fadel, Tabata L. Gomez, Elena B. Otero, Beryl B. Raff, and Darren G. Woody.