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DEF 14A: Progyny, Inc. Announces Details for 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting

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Definitive Proxy Statement


Progyny, Inc. has set its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for May 23, 2024, to address director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and other business.

Summary

  • Progyny, Inc. will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on May 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Stockholders of record as of April 3, 2024, are eligible to vote.
  • The meeting will address the election of four Class II directors (Peter Anevski, Roger Holstein, Jeff Park, and David Schlanger), ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
  • The board of directors recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP, and FOR the approval of executive compensation.
  • The proxy materials, including the notice of the Annual Meeting, the proxy statement, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are available online at www.edocumentview.com/PGNY.
  • In 2023, Progyny achieved record revenue of $1.089 billion and added 96 new clients.
  • The company is expected to serve 6.7 million covered lives in 2024.
  • The company's Net Promoter Score (NPS) was +80 in 2023.
  • The company's clinical outcomes remained superior to national averages.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is generally positive, highlighting strong financial performance and growth. However, the low say-on-pay vote in 2023 introduces a note of caution.

Positives

  • Progyny achieved record revenue of $1.089 billion in 2023.
  • The company added 96 new clients and is expected to serve 6.7 million covered lives in 2024.
  • The company's Net Promoter Score (NPS) was +80 in 2023.
  • Clinical outcomes exceeded national averages by between 14% and 72%.
  • The company improved employee retention by 10% versus prior year, while achieving 50% headcount growth versus prior year.
  • The company developed menopause and pregnancy and postpartum product lines to expand into other key areas of women's healthcare.
  • The company maintained top rated IR program for 3rd year in a row and attained an upgraded AA rating with MSCI.

Negatives

  • In 2023, only 32.7% of stockholders voted in favor of the say-on-pay proposal.

Risks

  • The division of the board of directors into three classes with staggered three-year terms may delay or prevent a change of management or a change in control of Progyny.
  • The company's future success depends on attracting, motivating, and retaining highly qualified and productive executives.

Future Outlook

Progyny expects to serve 6.7 million covered lives in 2024 and continue to expand its services.

Industry Context

Progyny operates in the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on fertility, family building, and women's health benefits. The company competes with other providers of similar services and aims to differentiate itself through its comprehensive solution, high-quality network, and member support.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Progyny's clinical outcomes with respect to single embryo transfer rates, pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, live birth rate, and IVF multiples rate remained superior to national averages.
  • The company's Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +80 is considered industry-leading.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Stockholders are provided with the opportunity to vote on key company matters.
  • Employees are guided by the company's mission to empower healthier, supported journeys.
  • Members benefit from the company's solution to remove financial barriers and provide equitable access to high-quality care.

Next Steps

  • Stockholders are encouraged to vote their shares in advance of the Annual Meeting.
  • The board of directors will consider the outcome of the advisory vote on executive compensation when making future decisions.
  • The company intends to perform stockholder outreach again in 2024 and in the future.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2017-01-01Peter Anevski served as COO
2017-01-01David Schlanger served as CEO
2019-06-01Peter Anevski served as President
2020-09-01Mark Livingston served as CFO
2021-02-01Michael Sturmer served as Executive Vice President, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
2022-01-01Peter Anevski became Chief Executive Officer
2022-01-01David Schlanger became Executive Chairman
2022-01-01Michael Sturmer served as President
2022-11-28Allison Swartz became Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
2023-12-31End of fiscal year
2024-04-03Record date for Annual Meeting
2024-04-12Expected mailing date of Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
2024-05-23Date of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
2024-12-13Deadline for stockholder proposals for inclusion in next year's proxy materials
2025-01-23Earliest date for submitting proposals or director nominations for the 2025 annual meeting (outside of proxy materials)
2025-02-22Latest date for submitting proposals or director nominations for the 2025 annual meeting (outside of proxy materials)
2025-03-24Deadline for notice of intent to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than company nominees

Keywords

Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, Stockholders, Directors, Executive Compensation, Ernst & Young, Corporate Governance, Progyny

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