Ryder System (R) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
11 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for May 1, 2026, to elect eleven directors, ratify the auditor, approve executive compensation, and vote on a shareholder proposal for an independent Board Chair.
2025 financial highlights include $11.99 EPS, $12.7B total revenue, 17% adjusted ROE, $2.6B operating cash flow, and 146% three-year TSR.
Strong governance practices, robust board oversight, and a published 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Four proposals: election of eleven directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, advisory vote on executive compensation, and advisory vote on a shareholder proposal for an independent Board Chair.
Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR auditor ratification, FOR executive compensation, and AGAINST the independent Board Chair proposal.
Shareholder proposal seeks a permanent independent Board Chair; Board opposes, citing flexibility and past shareholder votes.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Eleven director nominees, nine of whom are independent; two women and four racially/ethnically diverse.
Board refreshment includes new appointments and retirements, with an average tenure of 9.7 years.
Lead Independent Director role established; strong committee structure with annual evaluations.
Shareholder engagement includes annual outreach to majority shareholders and multiple communication channels.
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