Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, to be held virtually, with all shareholders entitled to one vote per share as of March 11, 2026.

• 2025 saw net sales of $2.3 billion, a 19.6% operating income margin, and $8.24 earnings per diluted share, with growth in both North America and Europe.

• Board and management emphasize transparency, corporate governance, and sustainability, with ongoing board refreshment and diversity.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing eight directors, an advisory say-on-pay for executive compensation, and ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Proxy access and shareholder proposal procedures are outlined for future meetings.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of eight nominees, 88% independent, with an average age of 63 and average tenure of 6.6 years.

• 50% gender diversity and 37.5% racial diversity among directors.

• Board committees include Audit and Finance, Compensation and Leadership Development, Nominating and CSR, and Corporate Strategy and Acquisitions.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations, separation of Chair and CEO roles, and regular executive sessions.