Bergeron urges Ethan Allen shareholders to elect five board nominees at Nov. 4 meeting
ETD•Douglas G. Bergeron urged Ethan Allen shareholders to elect his five nominees at the November 4, 2026, annual meeting; his investor group owns approximately 5.2% of the company. Glass Lewis and Egan-Jones recommend supporting all five challengers, while ISS recommends withholding votes from two incumbent directors.
1. Proxy contest nominations
Bergeron urged shareholders to support all five nominees on the WHITE universal proxy card as they seek a board majority. Glass Lewis and Egan-Jones recommend voting for all five challengers and withholding votes from all five incumbent directors; ISS recommends withholding votes from Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari and Lead Independent Director David Sable.
2. Interim CEO proposal
The challengers propose Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim CEO, subject to appointment by the newly elected board.
