US Executive Compensation Proxy SEC Filings — September 16, 2026

16-09-2026

James River Group Holdings, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on September 16, 2026, detailing director compensation, executive officer biographies, and employee-related initiatives. The company reported 576 employees as of December 31, 2025, and achieved a 71% participation rate in its October 2025 employee engagement survey, earning Top Workplaces USA recognition for the sixth consecutive year. Director compensation was increased in February 2026 for the first time since 2023, with annual equity awards for non-employee directors rising from $50,000 to $100,000 and the Chair's equity award increasing from $100,000 to $150,000.

• · Director Matthew Botein does not receive compensation for his service as a director, pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement relating to the issuance of Series A Preferred Shares.
• · The company's stock ownership guidelines require the CEO to own shares worth five times annual base salary, other executive officers three times, and non-employee directors three times their annual cash retainer.
• · The company was named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Richmond-Times Dispatch for the fourth consecutive year and tenth time overall.
• · Joel D. Cavaness joined the Board on July 21, 2025 and received a pro-rated restricted share unit award of 5,479 shares.
• · Ollie L. Sherman, Jr. served as a director until his retirement on April 30, 2025.

16-09-2026

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP filed its DEF 14A proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on October 13, 2026. The filing highlights FY 2026 financial results with net sales increasing 2.5% YoY, gross profit margin improvement of 150 basis points, and a strong balance sheet with cash on hand. However, the diluted EPS and cash flow from operations figures are not explicitly provided in the extracted text, and the filing notes that there will be no presentation regarding operations at the meeting. Governance highlights include 6 of 7 independent directors, separate Chair and CEO roles, and 100% board attendance.

• · Annual Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026 at The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI at 8:00 a.m. local time.
• · Record date for voting is August 14, 2026.
• · No presentation regarding operations will be made at the Annual Meeting.
• · Proxy materials expected to be mailed on or about September 16, 2026.
• · Board has 7 director nominees; 6 are independent.
• · 5 of 6 independent directors have been added in the last 5 years, indicating recent board refreshment.
• · 100% attendance at board meetings.
• · Company engaged with 77 investors, representing 29% of the 3.5 million shares held by institutional holders.
• · Director skills matrix shows all 7 directors have senior executive leadership, public company governance, financial reporting, strategy & capital allocation, M&A, and risk management skills.
• · Jennifer Slater was recognized by Automotive News 100 leading women in 2025.
• · Richard P. Messina transitioned from SVP and CTO to Engineering Technical Fellow in March 2026.

16-09-2026

Elmet Group Co. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) for a special meeting of stockholders to be held virtually on October 19, 2026. The sole proposal is to approve the adoption of the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The board recommends a vote FOR the proposal. The record date is August 28, 2026, with 30,459,498 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.

• · Special meeting will be held virtually on October 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• · Record date for voting is August 28, 2026.
• · Quorum requirement is one-third (33.34%) of outstanding shares.
• · Proxy materials are expected to be first sent on or about September 17, 2026.
• · Internet voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 18, 2026.
• · Shares held in street name may be voted by the nominee if no instructions are given, but only on routine matters.

16-09-2026

QuinStreet, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, disclosing executive compensation details for fiscal year 2026. CEO Doug Valenti's compensation actually paid fell sharply to $1,819,579 in FY2026 from $4,115,402 in FY2025, a decline of approximately 55.8%, while the average compensation actually paid to other named executive officers (Non-PEO NEOs) increased to $1,819,579 from $1,602,294, a rise of about 13.6%. The filing also shows that total compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the CEO dropped to $2,386,325 in FY2026 from $7,692,200 in FY2025, a decrease of approximately 69.0%.

• · CEO Doug Valenti's grant date fair value of stock and option awards granted in FY2026 was $1,911,600, down from $7,102,200 in FY2025.
• · The fair value at fiscal year end of outstanding and unvested stock/option awards granted in FY2026 for the CEO was $1,728,700, compared to $3,059,000 in FY2025.
• · The change in fair value of outstanding and unvested stock/option awards granted in prior fiscal years for the CEO was positive $160,358 in FY2026 versus negative $189,293 in FY2025.
• · For Non-PEO NEOs, the grant date fair value of stock and option awards granted in FY2026 averaged $1,911,600, down from $2,140,940 in FY2025.
• · The fair value at fiscal year end of outstanding and unvested stock/option awards granted in FY2026 for Non-PEO NEOs averaged $1,728,700, up from $922,128 in FY2025.
• · The change in fair value of outstanding and unvested stock/option awards granted in prior fiscal years for Non-PEO NEOs was positive $160,328 in FY2026 versus negative $50,474 in FY2025.

16-09-2026

Nu Ride Inc. (NRDE) filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on September 16, 2026, for the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held virtually on November 9, 2026. The filing discloses executive compensation details for named executive officers (NEOs) including Alexander Matina, William Gallagher, and Edward T. High Tower for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The proxy statement provides stockholders with proposals to vote on and outlines the procedures for the virtual meeting.

• · The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on November 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm New York City time.
• · The record date for stockholders entitled to vote is September 15, 2026.
• · Proxy materials were made available on or about September 16, 2026.
• · The filing includes compensation data for NEOs for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

16-09-2026

Gossamer Bio is seeking stockholder approval to issue additional shares in connection with a private placement that raised approximately $25.0 million at the initial closing and could raise up to $125.0 million at a second closing, contingent on an NDA acceptance milestone. The proposal involves the issuance of common stock upon exercise of pre-funded warrants and FDA approval warrants, and conversion of preferred stock, with participation by executive officers and directors. While the funding provides near-term capital, the second closing is contingent on milestones and may not occur by December 31, 2026, and the company faces potential dilution and a lower conversion price if the stock price declines.

• · The Purchase Agreement was entered into on August 20, 2026, with the Initial Closing on August 24, 2026.
• · The Second Closing is contingent on the NDA Acceptance Milestone occurring in 2026 and other closing conditions; if not closed by December 31, 2026, obligations terminate.
• · If the volume-weighted average price per share of Common Stock during the five trading days before the Second Closing is less than $11.192, the purchase price per Second Closing Pre-Funded Warrant will be lower, and the warrants would be exercisable for additional shares (e.g., at $8.00, approximately 15,625,000 shares).
• · The conversion price of Series A-2 Preferred Stock will be the lesser of $11.20 and the five-day VWAP preceding the Second Closing.
• · Preferred Stock carries a 4x liquidation preference prior to Stockholder Approval, which is eliminated after approval.
• · Beneficial ownership limitations cap conversion at 9.99% (up to 19.99% upon election) of outstanding Common Stock.
• · A registration statement for resale of Registrable Securities must be filed within 30 days after Stockholder Approval.
• · Gregory A. Ciongoli was appointed to the Board on September 16, 2026, and is a Purchaser under the Purchase Agreement.

16-09-2026

Coatue Innovative Strategies Fund is holding a Special Meeting on October 28, 2026, to approve two key proposals: (1) allowing the Adviser to receive management and/or incentive fees in Fund Shares instead of cash, and (2) amending the Fund's fundamental concentration policy to require at least 25% of total assets in technology, communication, and industrial sectors. The fee-in-shares proposal is designed to reduce liquidity risk from forced asset sales and align Adviser interests with shareholders, while the concentration change provides flexibility for technology-oriented investments. The Board recommends voting FOR both proposals, and the Fund's fee rates and investment strategies will remain unchanged.

• · The Adviser will commit to forgo selling Shares received as fees for at least 12 months from issuance, except in exceptional circumstances.
• · The Amended Advisory Agreement will operate for an initial two-year period, then continue annually if approved by the Board, including Independent Trustees.
• · The Board will annually review the Share payment policy's impact on Fund earnings and NAV per Share, with the expectation of a net neutral effect.
• · The Fund's investment objective and principal investment strategies will remain the same if Proposals are approved.
• · Shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026, are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.
• · The Adviser will 'mirror vote' any Shares received in lieu of cash, voting in proportion to other non-affiliated shareholders.

16-09-2026

TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) is merging with First Hawaiian (FHB) via a stock-for-stock merger where each TriCo share will be converted into 2.095 shares of First Hawaiian common stock. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder votes, with substantial costs and integration risks highlighted. While the merger aims to provide geographic expansion and enhanced growth opportunities, risks include potential failure to realize anticipated benefits, loss of key employees, and adverse effects from market fluctuations or regulatory conditions.

• · Exchange ratio: 2.095 shares of First Hawaiian common stock per eligible TriCo share.
• · Financial advisor opinions from Evercore (for First Hawaiian) and KBW (for TriCo) were dated July 12, 2026, and do not reflect subsequent changes.
• · Regulatory approvals required from Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, Hawaii DFI, California DFPI, and other U.S. authorities.
• · The merger is subject to a materially burdensome regulatory condition clause.
• · TriCo's loan portfolio has a substantial concentration in commercial real estate and multifamily loans, increasing First Hawaiian's exposure to California real estate markets.

16-09-2026

Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on September 16, 2026, for the annual meeting scheduled on November 5, 2026. Stockholders will vote on the election of three Class II directors, ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. The board recommends a vote 'FOR' all proposals.

• · Annual meeting date: November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at 2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.
• · Record date for voting: September 14, 2026.
• · Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials to be mailed on or about September 25, 2026.
• · Stockholders may vote via Internet, telephone, or mail; proxy deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2026.
• · If no voting instructions are given, proxies will be voted FOR all three proposals.
• · Proposal 1: Elect Stephen L. Davis, Anthony Chereso, and Alan Feldman as Class II directors (term until 2029 annual meeting).
• · Proposal 2: Ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
• · Proposal 3: Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.

16-09-2026

Polar Power, Inc. filed a preliminary proxy statement (DEF 14A) for its Annual Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, with a record date of September 9, 2026. The meeting includes eight proposals, notably the election of six directors, approval of a potential issuance of over 19.99% of outstanding common stock in non-public financings (Proposal Three), and authorization for a reverse stock split (Proposal Four). The Board recommends a 'FOR' vote on all proposals, but the reverse split and stock issuance proposals signal potential dilution and capital-raising needs, which may concern investors.

• · Proposal Three seeks approval for potential issuance of shares exceeding 19.99% of outstanding common stock at below-market prices, subject to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d).
• · Proposal Four authorizes a reverse stock split at a ratio ranging from one-for-three to one-for-ten, to be effected at the Board's discretion before December 31, 2027.
• · Proposal Six (Say on Pay Frequency) recommends a two-year frequency, with proxies voted accordingly if no direction is given.
• · Broker non-votes are not expected on Proposals Two and Four as they are routine matters under NYSE rules.
• · Shares held in street name require broker instructions for non-routine proposals (One, Three, Five, Six, Seven).