NewLake Capital Partners (NLCP) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 4, 2026, with shareholders able to vote online, by phone, or by mail.

• Shareholders will vote on the election of seven directors and the ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026.

• The company emphasizes cost savings and environmental benefits by distributing proxy materials primarily via the Internet.

• Only shareholders of record as of April 9, 2026, are entitled to vote; 20,580,766 shares were outstanding as of that date.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will elect seven directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is on the agenda.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 24, 2026, following SEC and bylaw procedures.

• No cumulative voting is permitted; each share equals one vote.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of seven members, six of whom are independent; all directors are elected annually.

• Board committees include audit, compensation, nominating and governance, ESG, and investment, each chaired by an independent director.

• Annual board and committee evaluations are conducted to improve effectiveness.

• The chair of the board is separate from the CEO, and independent directors hold regular executive sessions.

• Anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies are in place for directors, officers, and employees.