DEF: CarMax Announces 2025 Annual Meeting and Executive Compensation Details

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Proxy Statement 8 May 2025 4:36 PM

CarMax's 2025 proxy statement details the agenda for the annual shareholder meeting, director elections, executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal regarding special meeting rights.

Summary

CarMax will hold its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders on June 24, 2025, as a virtual meeting.
The agenda includes the election of ten directors, ratification of KPMG as the independent accounting firm, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and a vote on a shareholder proposal regarding special meeting rights.
In fiscal year 2025, CarMax achieved growth in net earnings, comparable store used unit sales, and CarMax Auto Finance income.
Net earnings per diluted share increased by 6.3% to $3.21, with a 21.1% increase excluding certain impacts.
Total used unit sales increased by 3.1%, and comparable store used unit sales increased by 2.2%.
CarMax Auto Finance income increased by 2.4% to $581.7 million.
CarMax's market share of the nationwide age 0-10 year old used vehicle market remained at 3.7% in calendar year 2024.
The company opened five new stores and one stand-alone auction facility in Chino, California.
The Board recommends voting FOR the election of each director nominee, FOR the ratification of KPMG, FOR the advisory approval of executive compensation, and AGAINST the shareholder proposal regarding special meeting rights.
Executive compensation includes base salary, annual incentive bonuses, and long-term equity awards (stock options and performance stock units).
The Committee implemented a three-year performance period for the fiscal 2025 PSUs.
The Committee increased the equity awards on an economic value basis from the prior year.
The Committee approved a bonus multiplier to enable the performance adjustment factor to exceed 100%.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document presents a generally positive outlook for CarMax, highlighting growth in key financial metrics and strategic initiatives. However, it also acknowledges certain challenges and risks, resulting in a moderately positive sentiment score.

Positives

CarMax achieved growth in net earnings, comparable store used unit sales, and CarMax Auto Finance income in fiscal year 2025.
The company maintained its market share in the used vehicle market.
CarMax was named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for the twenty-first consecutive year.
The Board has implemented several shareholder-focused governance practices, including proxy access and the ability for shareholders to call a special meeting.
The Committee implemented a three-year performance period for the fiscal 2025 PSUs.
The Committee increased the equity awards on an economic value basis from the prior year.
The Committee approved a bonus multiplier to enable the performance adjustment factor to exceed 100%.

Negatives

Total wholesale units decreased 0.4%.

Risks

The document mentions risks related to cybersecurity breaches, though the Company has not experienced any material incidents to date.
The document mentions risks related to the economy, competition, shareholder relations, finance and strategy.

Future Outlook

CarMax believes its customer-centric car buying and selling experience provides a competitive advantage and a strong runway for future growth.

Management Comments

Our associates, stores, technology and digital capabilities, all seamlessly tied together, enable us to provide the most customer centric car buying and selling experience.
We believe this is a competitive advantage that gives us access to the largest total addressable market in the used car space, providing a strong runway for future growth.

Industry Context

The document highlights CarMax's position in the used car market and its efforts to enhance its omnichannel strategy and digital capabilities, reflecting broader industry trends towards online and digital car buying experiences.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The document benchmarks executive compensation against a peer group of companies including Advance Auto Parts, AutoNation, AutoZone, Best Buy, eBay, Genuine Parts Company, Kohls Corporation, Lowes Companies, Macys, Ross Stores, Dollar General Corporation, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Dollar Tree, Inc., Target Corporation, The TJX Companies, Inc., The Gap, Inc., and Tractor Supply Company.
The document compares CarMax's special meeting threshold to that of other S&P 500 companies.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders will be able to vote on key proposals at the annual meeting.
Associates are recognized as a key stakeholder group, with CarMax emphasizing its commitment to being a great place to work.
Customers are expected to benefit from the company's focus on providing a customer-centric car buying and selling experience.
Communities are supported through corporate responsibility initiatives and charitable donations.

Next Steps

Shareholders will vote on the proposals at the annual meeting on June 24, 2025.
The Board will appoint a new chair of the Compensation and Personnel Committee and rotate the committee assignments for two of its independent directors following the 2025 annual meeting.

Key Dates

Date	Description
1993	CarMax first opened its doors.
1996	Incorporation of CarMax, Inc.
2003	CarMax's separation from Circuit City Stores, Inc.
2006	Thomas J. Folliard became President and Chief Executive Officer of CarMax.
2007	Ronald E. Blaylock became a director.
December 31, 2008	Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan were frozen.
2011	Mitchell D. Steenrod became a director.
2012	Shamim Mohammad joined CarMax.
2014	The Committee reduced the scope of the potential payments and benefits for any newly named executive officers.
2015	Marcella Shinder became a director.
August 2016	Thomas J. Folliard retired as Chief Executive Officer and became Non-Executive Chair of the Board.
September 2016	William D. Nash became President and Chief Executive Officer of CarMax.
2016	William D. Nash became a director.
2017	Sona Chawla joined CarMax as a director.
2018	Peter J. Bensen and Pietro Satriano joined CarMax as directors.
2019	Mark F. ONeil joined CarMax as a director.
2019	Enrique N. Mayor-Mora was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
2019	Mitchell D. Steenrod was appointed as the Boards lead independent director.
January 2020	Sona Chawla joined CDW Corporation as an executive officer.
2021	Shamim Mohammad was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer.
2021	CarMax established greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
2022	Charles Joseph Wilson was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
October 2023	The Board adopted a Clawback Policy, effective December 1, 2023.
January 2024	The Committee used the peer group of companies to assess the market competitiveness of the fiscal 2025 compensation.
March 2024	The Committee decided to increase the target percentage of base salary from the prior fiscal year by 10 percentage points for our named executive officers, with the exception of Mr. Nash.
March 2024	The Committee reviewed and approved long-term equity awards.
May 1, 2024	The grant date for the long-term equity awards.
May 7, 2024	The Committee set the performance goals.
April 2025	The Board evaluated the independence of our directors and director nominees.
April 17, 2025	Record date for the annual shareholders meeting.
May 8, 2025	The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials will be mailed to shareholders.
June 24, 2025	Date of the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
June 23, 2026	Expected date of 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting.
January 8, 2026	Deadline for Shareholder Proposals.

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