WEX urges vote against Impactive bid to replace one-third of board at May 5 meeting

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  • WEX urged shareholders to vote BLUE proxy card “FOR” only its board nominees ahead of annual meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026.
  • Activist Impactive Capital Master Fund is seeking to replace about one-third of board seats, including chair, CEO, committee chairs.
  • WEX framed campaign as risk to operating momentum, citing nearly 50% stock-price rise over past year.
  • Company rejected Impactive break-up proposal, saying review with Bank of America, J.P. Morgan concluded businesses are stronger together.
  • WEX opposed Impactive nominee Taylor Wolfe, citing prior-board conduct concerns, alleged conflict tied to spouse’s firm holding stake in competitor Ramp.


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