SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Mar 31, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed Mar 31, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 14A Information
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
| Date: | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
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| Time: | 8:30 a.m. Central Time |
| Website: | www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SGI2026 |
| Purpose: | •Elect eight Directors to each serve for a one-year term and until the Director's successor has been duly elected and qualified; •Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026; •Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers; •Approve a proposed amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to 1,000,000,000; and•Transact such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting. |
| Record Date: | Only stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2026, are entitled to vote at the annual meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. |
| Joining the Virtual Annual Meeting: | This year's annual meeting will be conducted virtually via a live audio webcast, accessible at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SGI2026. Please see "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Annual Meeting" for information about how to join and participate in the virtual annual meeting (including how to vote, view the list of stockholders of record and submit questions pertinent to the meeting). |
| Proxy Voting: | Your vote matters. Regardless of whether you plan to join the virtual annual meeting, please promptly submit your proxy and voting instructions via the internet or phone, or sign, date and return a proxy card (if received by mail). Stockholders are encouraged to submit proxies and voting instructions in advance of the meeting by internet or phone, or by signing, dating and returning a proxy card, as early as possible to avoid any possible delays. Your cooperation is appreciated. |
Sincerely,
| March 31, 2026 | SCOTT L. THOMPSON | |
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| Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE STOCKHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 13, 2026:The 2026 Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report are available at http://www.proxyvote.com. | ||
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| Information Concerning Solicitation and Voting | 5 | |
| Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Annual Meeting | 6 | |
| Sustainability and Corporate Social Values | 11 | |
| Overview | 11 | |
| Sustainability Governance | 12 | |
| Board Diversity | 13 | |
| Business Ethics | 13 | |
| Sustainability Discussion and Mattress Firm | 13 | |
| Risk Management | 13 | |
| Environment | 14 | |
| People | 15 | |
| No Incorporation By Reference | 16 | |
| Board of Directors' Meetings, Committees of the Board and Related Matters | 17 | |
| Corporate Governance | 17 | |
| Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws; Majority Voting for Directors | 17 | |
| Board of Directors' Meetings | 18 | |
| Board and Committee Independence; Audit Committee Financial Experts | 18 | |
| Board of Directors' Role in Risk Oversight | 18 | |
| Committees of the Board | 19 | |
| Board and Committee Evaluation Process | 21 | |
| Board Leadership Structure | 22 | |
| Human Resources/Capital and Talent Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation | 23 | |
| Policies Governing Director Nominations | 23 | |
| Policy Governing Related Party Transactions | 25 | |
| Designation of, and Communication with, Somnigroup International Inc.'s Board of Directors through its Lead Director | 25 | |
| Executive Sessions | 25 | |
| Charitable Contributions | 26 | |
| Board Member Attendance at Annual Meetings | 26 | |
| PROPOSAL NO. 1 — ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 27 | |
| Board of Directors | 27 | |
| Vote Required to Elect Director Nominees | 27 | |
| Board of Directors' Recommendation on Proposal No. 1 | 27 | |
| Nominees to Board of Directors | 27 | |
| Executive Officers | 30 | |
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| Stock Ownership | 32 | |
| Director and Executive Officer Stock Ownership Guidelines | 32 | |
| Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Directors and Executive Officers | 32 | |
| Anti-Hedging and Anti-Pledging Policy | 34 | |
| Executive Compensation and Related Information | 35 | |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 35 | |
| 2025 CD&A At-A-Glance | 35 | |
| 2025 NEOs | 36 | |
| Results of 2025 Say on Pay / Board Responsiveness to Stockholder Feedback | 36 | |
| Compensation Governance and Best Practices | 37 | |
| 2025 Business Overview | 38 | |
| What Guides Our Program | 39 | |
| 2025 Executive Compensation Program In Detail | 43 | |
| Other Compensation-Related Policies and Processes | 43 | |
| Overall Compensation Approach and Risk Incentives | 46 | |
| Human Resources/Capital and Talent Committee Report | 47 | |
| Compensation of Executive Officers | 48 | |
| Summary Compensation Table | 49 | |
| Grants of Plan-Based Awards | 51 | |
| Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End | 53 | |
| Option Exercises and Stock Vested | 55 | |
| Pension Benefits Table | 55 | |
| Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table | 55 | |
| Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | 55 | |
| Employment Arrangements, Termination of Employment Arrangements and Change in Control Arrangements | 56 | |
| CEO Pay Ratio | 62 | |
| Pay Versus Performance | 64 | |
| Director Compensation | 68 | |
| Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 70 | |
| PROPOSAL NO. 2 — RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | 71 | |
| Vote Required to Ratify the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our Independent Auditors for 2026 | 71 | |
| Board of Directors' Recommendation on Proposal No. 2 | 71 | |
| Fees for Independent Auditors During the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 72 | |
| Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services of the Independent Auditors | 72 | |
| Audit Committee Report | 73 | |
| PROPOSAL NO. 3 — ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | 74 | |
| Vote Required to Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers | 74 | |
| Board of Directors' Recommendation on Proposal No. 3 | 74 | |
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| PROPOSAL NO. 4 — APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK | 75 | |
| Overview | 75 | |
| Purpose and Effect of the Proposal | 76 | |
| Vote Required to Approve the Amendment to Our Certificate of Incorporation | 76 | |
| Board of Directors' Recommendation on Proposal No. 4 | 77 | |
| Other Information | 78 | |
| Stockholder Proposals for 2027 Proxy Statement | 78 | |
| Stockholders Sharing an Address | 78 | |
| Cost of Solicitation | 79 | |
| Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports | 79 | |
| Appendix A - Non-GAAP Financial Information | A-1 | |
Forward Looking Statements
This Proxy Statement contains "forward-looking" statements regarding Somnigroup International Inc.'s current expectations within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. These statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks detailed in Somnigroup International Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" under Part I, ITEM 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.
SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.
100 Crescent Ct., Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Proxy Statement
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on May 13, 2026
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