Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 31, 2026, with voting available online or in person.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and annual report before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors is on the agenda, with board recommending a vote for all nominees.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 is proposed.

• Approval sought for the Fourth Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation is included.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include Ara K. Hovnanian, Robert B. Coutts, Miriam Hernandez-Kakol, Edward A. Kangas, Joseph A. Marengi, Vincent Pagano Jr., Robin S. Sellers, and J. Larry Sorsby.