US Executive Compensation Proxy SEC Filings — July 21, 2026

21-07-2026

AB CarVal Credit Opportunities Fund filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) for a special meeting of shareholders. The filing details the solicitation of proxies, board composition, and the investment advisory agreement with AB CarVal Investors, L.P., which charges a 1.50% annual management fee on average daily net assets. The Adviser manages approximately $24.5 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026, and the fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company with four share classes.

• · The fund is a statutory trust formed under Delaware law and registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the 1940 Act.
• · The fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
• · The Board is comprised of five trustees, with two interested trustees and three independent trustees.
• · The Adviser is a separately managed, wholly owned subsidiary of AllianceBernstein L.P.
• · The fund may co-invest with affiliated funds pursuant to an SEC exemptive order dated January 19, 2024.
• · The Administration Agreement allows the Administrator to engage sub-administrators (State Street and Northern Trust) to provide administrative and accounting services.

21-07-2026

StepStone Group Inc. filed its DEF 14A proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held virtually on September 8, 2026. The filing details the company's transition from a controlled company to a non-controlled company following the Sunset on September 18, 2025, and the resulting governance changes, including the nomination of seven directors (four independent) and the reduction of the board size from nine to seven. The proxy also includes proposals to ratify the independent auditor and hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

• · The Sunset occurred on September 18, 2025, after which each share of Class A and Class B common stock is entitled to one vote.
• · Prior to the Sunset, the company qualified as a 'controlled company' under Nasdaq rules and elected not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements.
• · Since the Sunset, the company no longer qualifies as a controlled company and has taken action to comply with Nasdaq rules for non-controlled companies, including transitioning to a majority-independent board by September 18, 2026.
• · Jose A. Fernandez and Michael I. McCabe have not been re-nominated for re-election; their terms will expire at the Annual Meeting, and the board size will be reduced from nine to seven directors.
• · The proxy materials are first being made available on or about July 21, 2026.
• · The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with online check-in beginning at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

21-07-2026

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. filed its DEF 14A proxy statement on July 21, 2026, for its upcoming Annual Meeting. The filing proposes the election of nine directors, including new appointees Cynthia Jamison and Ekta Singh-Bushell, effective August 1, 2026. The proxy statement details director qualifications and committee assignments, with all nominees recommended by the Board.

• · The proxy statement is for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026.
• · All director nominees except Brendan Horgan (CEO) are classified as independent non-executive directors.
• · Cynthia Jamison and Ekta Singh-Bushell are new nominees effective August 1, 2026.
• · Angus Cockburn chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · James Singleton chairs the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · Paul Walker chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · Brendan Horgan has served as CEO since February 2025 and has nearly 30 years of experience with Sunbelt and Ashtead.

21-07-2026

Embrace Change Acquisition Corp. (EMCWF) filed a DEF 14A proxy statement on July 21, 2026. The filing details the company's proposed articles of association, covering share issuance, liens, and forfeiture procedures. No financial results or period-over-period comparisons were included in this filing.

• · The proxy statement includes provisions for issuing fractions of shares and paying commissions to subscribers.
• · The company may hold treasury shares that cannot be voted and on which no dividends can be paid.
• · The company has a first and paramount lien on all shares for moneys payable by the member.
• · Directors have the power to make calls on unpaid share amounts and forfeit shares for non-payment after a 14-day notice.

21-07-2026

Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (NUCL) has filed a DEF 14A proxy statement for its upcoming annual meeting following the closing of its Business Combination on February 24, 2026, in which Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II merged with Eagle Energy Metals Corp. The meeting features a contested election for two Class I director seats among three nominees (Robert Kaplan, Brian Goldmeier, and Ron Bloom), meaning one nominee will not be elected regardless of votes received in his favor. The filing includes standard proxy logistics, shareholder proposal procedures, and board composition details.

• · The Business Combination closed on February 24, 2026, under an amended agreement dated September 29, 2025.
• · The Board is classified into three classes with staggered three-year terms; Class I directors (two seats) are up for election at this meeting.
• · There are three nominees for two Class I seats, leading to a plurality election where at least one nominee will not be elected.
• · Robert Kaplan has over 20 years of investment banking experience and was involved in over 60 transactions totaling ~$6 billion, including notable deals with First Solar, Plug Power, and SunPower.
• · Brian Goldmeier has raised over $300 million for political campaigns and advised capital raises valued at over $500 million.
• · Ron Bloom co-founded Think New Ideas (taken public in 1996, THNK:NASDAQ) and later founded ReachTV (reaching 35 million monthly viewers before sale).
• · No director nominees have any family relationships with other directors or executive officers.
• · The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR each nominee.
• · Broker non-votes and WITHHOLD votes are counted only for quorum purposes but not for the election outcome.
• · Shareholder proposals for the 2027 annual meeting must be submitted timely in writing to the Company Secretary.

21-07-2026

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on July 21, 2026, for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board of Directors recommends the election of five director nominees: Dwight Egan, Eugene Durenard, Richard Serbin, James Nelson, and Edward Murphy. The filing details executive compensation and biographical information for officers and directors, with no specific financial results or material corporate events disclosed.

• · Annual Meeting date not specified in the filing; proxies must be received within four business days after the meeting.
• · Proxy solicitor is Campaign Management (Strategic Stockholder Advisor and Proxy Solicitation Agent).
• · Directors are elected by a plurality of votes; abstentions and broker non-votes count for quorum but not for vote outcome.
• · Dwight Egan, age 72, has served as CEO and director since April 2013.
• · Brian Brown, age 50, became CFO in February 2021; he is a licensed CPA in Utah.
• · Richard Abbott, age 54, was appointed President in March 2024; he holds an MBA from Wharton.
• · Eugene Durenard, age 56, holds a PhD in Mathematics from Harvard University.
• · James Nelson, age 73, is retired Chairman and CEO of Sunworks, Inc.
• · Richard Serbin, age 81, is a director nominee.
• · Edward Murphy, age 61, is a director nominee.