Steven Madden (SHOO) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, to be held virtually for shareholders of record as of March 28, 2025.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials online and vote electronically or request paper copies if needed.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eleven directors to the Board is up for shareholder vote, with all nominees recommended by the Board.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation as described in the proxy statement.

• Proxies may vote on other business that may arise during the meeting or any adjournments.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven director nominees are listed for election, including Edward R. Rosenfeld, Peter A. Davis, and others.