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Winnebago settles Vision One proxy fight; nominates Jay L. Johnson, moves to declassify board
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC
- Cooperation agreement dated Oct 22, 2026 with Vision One Fund and affiliates; Vision One withdrew its Sept 15, 2026 nominations and proposals and ceased solicitation.
- Jay L. Johnson nominated as independent Class III director at the 2026 annual meeting, expected in December, with term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting; board capped at 10 directors.
- Board to submit charter and bylaw amendments at the 2026 meeting to phase out the classified board over three years beginning in 2027; all directors stand annually by 2029.
- Audit Committee renamed Audit and Finance Committee, with charter updated for oversight of capital structure, investments, uses of cash and capital allocation.
- Vision One retains a board-replacement right while holding at least 0.9% or 250,000 shares; pact ends 30 days before the 2027 nomination deadline or 120 days before the 2026 meeting anniversary.