Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on April 23, 2026, with shareholders able to vote and submit questions online.

• Shareholders will vote on electing ten directors, an advisory say-on-pay for executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor.

• Proxy materials are available online, and shareholders are encouraged to vote via internet, phone, or mail.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of ten directors for one-year terms, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte as auditor.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 annual meeting by November 13, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of ten members with diverse expertise in real estate, finance, law, and technology.

• Seven of ten nominees are independent; independence is reviewed annually.

• The board has Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Investment Committees, all with independent members.

• Annual board and committee self-assessments are conducted.

• Shareholders have rights to call special meetings, amend bylaws, and there is no poison pill.

• Lead Independent Director facilitates communication and presides over executive sessions.