RMAX.NYSERe/max Holdings, INC

DEF: RE/MAX Holdings Announces 2025 Annual Meeting and Board Nominees

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Definitive Proxy Statement

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RE/MAX Holdings sets date for its 2025 annual stockholder meeting, outlining key proposals including director elections and executive compensation.

Summary

  • RE/MAX Holdings will hold its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders on May 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, as a virtual meeting.
  • Stockholders will vote on the election of three directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, an amendment to the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.
  • The Board of Directors recommends voting FOR each of the director nominees, the advisory vote on executive compensation, the amendment to the incentive plan, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP.
  • The proxy statement and proxy card are being sent to stockholders on approximately April 3, 2025.
  • The Board welcomed Cathleen Raffaeli as a new member in 2024.
  • Three members of the Board of Directors have been nominated for re-election this year: David Liniger, Annita Menogan, and Teresa Van De Bogart.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document presents a balanced view, highlighting both strategic initiatives and financial performance, with a generally positive outlook.

Positives

  • The virtual format of the annual meeting makes it easier for stockholders to attend, improves communication, and reduces costs.
  • The Board of Directors comprises seasoned professionals with a broad set of skills and experiences.
  • The company is focused on improving operational efficiency and enhancing foundational elements such as culture, leadership, and systems.
  • RE/MAX Holdings improved its margin performance and its financial leverage ratio in 2024.
  • Total RE/MAX agent count grew in 2024 by 1.2% to 146,627 agents.

Future Outlook

The company aims to continue executing on its growth initiatives while focusing on operational efficiency.

Industry Context

The document highlights the company's performance amidst a challenging macro-economic environment for the real estate industry.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Board MemberStephen JoyceMay 14, 2025Retirement
Board MemberCathleen RaffaeliAugust 2024New Appointment
President and Chief Executive Officer of Motto Mortgage and wemloWard M. MorrisonJune 15, 2025Retirement

Stakeholder Impact

  • The proposed amendment to the RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan is designed to align the financial interests of award recipients with those of the Companys stockholders.
  • The company values the opportunity to engage with its stockholders and gain insight into their perspectives on our business strategy, governance, and compensation practices.

Next Steps

  • Stockholders are encouraged to vote their shares by proxy in advance of the annual meeting.
  • Stockholders are encouraged to read the accompanying materials regarding the matters to be voted on at the meeting and to submit their voting instructions by proxy.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 1973First RE/MAX company was founded
1992RE/MAX brokers and agents in the U.S. and Canada have donated over $218 million to Childrens Miracle Network since 1992.
2003KPMG LLP served as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm since 2003 through 2022.
2005Mr. and Mrs. Liniger were named to the International Franchise Associations Hall of Fame in 2005.
2013RE/MAX Holdings completed an initial public offering of its Class A common stock in October 2013.
2016Motto was launched in the fall of 2016.
2020Stephen Joyce served on our Board since 2020, will retire from the Board when his current term ends at the Annual Meeting.
March 7, 2023The Committee approved the engagement of EY as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and approved the dismissal of KPMG as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm.
May 24, 2023The effective date of the 2023 Plan.
May 25, 2023Gail Liniger served as Vice Chair through May 25, 2023, at which time she was named Vice Chair Emerita.
November 13, 2023Erik Carlson joined RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer in November 2023.
August 2024Cathleen Raffaeli joined the Board of Directors in August 2024.
December 31, 2024The Companys Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 are also available.
April 3, 2025The enclosed proxy statement and proxy card are first being sent to our stockholders on approximately April 3, 2025.
March 21, 2025Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 21, 2025, will be entitled to attend, vote, and ask questions at the Annual Meeting
March 27, 2025The 2023 Plan Amendment was approved by the Board, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, on March 27, 2025.
March 31, 2025The Company announced on March 31, 2025, that Mr. Morrison intends to retire on June 15, 2025.
May 14, 2025RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is holding its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
June 15, 2025The Company announced on March 31, 2025, that Mr. Morrison intends to retire on June 15, 2025.

Keywords

Annual Meeting, Board of Directors, Executive Compensation, Proxy Statement, RE/MAX Holdings, Stockholders, Director Election, Incentive Plan, Ernst & Young, Audit Firm

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