BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC.
For the period ended Jun 3, 2026. Filed Apr 20, 2026.
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Jun 3, 2026 · Filed Apr 20, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC.
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2 Wells Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
April 20, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
We cordially invite you to attend our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). We will host a virtual shareholder meeting conducted via live audio webcast. The virtual meeting format provides an opportunity for participation by all shareholders from any location that is convenient to an attendee, and we are committed to ensuring that our shareholders have an opportunity to participate in, and pose questions at, the virtual meeting. You may attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders by logging in atwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BFAM2026. For further information, please see “Information about the Virtual Annual Meeting” in the Proxy Statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”).
Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission rules that allow companies to furnish proxy materials to shareholders over the Internet, we are posting our proxy materials on the Internet and delivering a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”). This delivery process allows us to provide shareholders with the information they need, while at the same time conserving natural resources and reducing costs. On or about April 20, 2026, we will begin mailing to our shareholders the Notice containing instructions on how to access the Proxy Statement and the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as how to request a paper copy of these proxy materials by mail. The Notice also provides instructions on how to vote online. If you prefer, you can vote by telephone or by mail by requesting a proxy card and following the instructions.
The Notice and the Proxy Statement accompanying this letter describe the business we will consider at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Your vote is important, regardless of the number of shares that you own. Whether or not you plan to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually, we encourage you to consider the matters presented in the Proxy Statement and vote as soon as possible.
We hope that you will be able to join us on June 3rd.
Sincerely,
Stephen H. Kramer
Chief Executive Officer and President
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
June 3, 2026
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (the “Company” or “Bright Horizons”) will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). This is a virtual meeting and shareholders may attend the Annual Meeting via live audio webcast by visitingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BFAM2026. For further information on how to participate in the meeting, please see “Information about the Virtual Annual Meeting” in the Proxy Statement.
At the Annual Meeting, we will ask shareholders to:
| 1. | Elect six director nominees with terms expiring at the Annual Meeting for a term of one year. |
| 2. | Approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers. |
| 3. | Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. |
| 4. | Transact any other business properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. |
Shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2026 are entitled to notice of, and entitled to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.
To attend the Annual Meeting, you must be a Bright Horizons shareholder as of the close of business on the record date of April 8, 2026 or hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting from such a shareholder. To be admitted to the virtual Annual Meeting, visitwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BFAM2026 and enter your 16-digit control number included on the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, proxy card or voting instruction form. We encourage you tolog-in prior to the start time for the meeting. You will have the opportunity to vote your shares and ask questions at the Annual Meeting by following the instructions available.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
John G. Casagrande
Secretary
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
2 Wells Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
April 20, 2026
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to be Held on June 3, 2026 We are mailing to our shareholders the Notice containing instructions on how to access our Proxy Statement and our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K over the Internet. The Notice provides instructions on how to vote and includes instructions on how to receive a copy of our proxy materials and annual report by mail or e-mail. The Notice, our Proxy Statement and our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K can be accessed directly at www.proxyvote.com using the control number located on the Notice. These documents are also available without charge to any shareholder who wishes to receive a paper copy by visiting the Investor Relations section of our website at investors.brighthorizons.com under “Annual Meeting Materials.”
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