First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
20 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting opened by CEO and Chairman, welcoming shareholders and introducing the virtual format for inclusivity and broader participation.
Rules of conduct and procedures were highlighted, and the meeting was officially called to order.
Board and executive committee updates
Introduction of new board member Rachel Tipograph, CEO of MikMak, and acknowledgment of all board members present.
Chief Legal Officer, independent auditors from PwC, and Inspector of Election were introduced.
Shareholder proposals
Four proposals presented: election of three Class II directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes, and ratification of PwC as independent auditors for 2026.
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