Laureate Education (LAUR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, with shareholders voting on four key proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a new long-term incentive plan.

• Nine director nominees are up for election, with a focus on board diversity, refreshment, and alignment with long-term strategy.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals, emphasizing strong governance, performance, and shareholder alignment.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of nine directors, (2) advisory say-on-pay for executive compensation, (3) ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026, and (4) approval of the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

• All proposals are recommended for approval by the board.

• Voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight of nine director nominees are independent; the CEO is the only non-independent nominee.

• The board emphasizes diversity in experience, gender, race, and background.

• Board leadership is separated between an independent chairman and the CEO.

• Four standing committees: Audit and Risk, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Education.

• All directors attended at least 75% of meetings in 2025.