Great Elm Group Files Proxy Statement for Dec. 4 Meeting

TL;DR

GEG proxy filed for Dec 4 meeting - shareholders vote soon.

AI Summary

Great Elm Group, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on October 18, 2024, for its annual meeting on December 4, 2024. The filing concerns the solicitation of proxies from shareholders regarding matters to be voted on at the meeting. The company is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and its fiscal year ends on June 30.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the agenda for the upcoming annual meeting and provides information necessary to make informed voting decisions on company matters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant new risks.

Key Numbers

• 20241204 — Annual Meeting Date (Shareholders will vote on proposals at this meeting.)
• 20241018 — Filing Date (Date the proxy statement was submitted to the SEC.)

Key Players & Entities

• Great Elm Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 0001140361-24-043716 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20241018 (date) — Filing Date
• 20241204 (date) — Meeting Date
• 3801 PGA BOULEVARD SUITE 603 (address) — Company Business Address
• PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410 (address) — Company Business Address
• 853622015 (tax_id) — IRS Number

FAQ

Filing Documents

• ny20035696x1_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 668KB
• logo_greatelmgroupv2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 26KB
• ny20035696x1_pc01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 555KB
• ny20035696x1_pc02.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 475KB
• ny20035696x1_bargraph01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 116KB
• ny20035696x1_bargraph02.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 112KB
• 0001140361-24-043716.txt ( ) — 4222KB
• geg-20241204_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 2KB
• geg-20241204.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• ny20035696x1_def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 1KB

From the Filing

TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 GREAT ELM GROUP, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 TABLE OF CONTENTS October 18, 2024 Dear Fellow Stockholders: We invite you to join us at the 2024 Annual Stockholders' Meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of Great Elm Group, Inc., on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. We will be holding the Annual Meeting online via live webcast. You will be able to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting online, vote your shares electronically, and submit your questions during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GEG2024AM . The Notice of Annual Stockholders' Meeting and proxy statement accompanying this letter provide an outline of the business to be conducted at the meeting. We elected to deliver our proxy materials to the majority of our stockholders over the Internet. On or about October 18, 2024, we will mail a notice of Internet availability (the "Notice") and make our proxy materials available to our stockholders over the Internet. The Notice contains instructions on how to access our proxy materials over the Internet, as well as how to receive a paper copy of our proxy materials. This approach conserves natural resources, reduces our printing and distribution costs and expedites stockholders' receipt of proxy materials. Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to vote and submit your proxies over the Internet or by mail as soon as possible. This will not prevent you from voting in person (virtually). If you virtually attend the Annual Meeting you will have the right to revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person (virtually). If your shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank or other nominee of record, please follow the voting instructions appearing on your voting instruction card or the information set forth in the proxy materials. Your vote and participation in our governance is very important to us. On behalf of our Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support. Sincerely yours, /s/ Jason W. Reese Jason W. Reese Chairman and Chief Executive Officer TABLE OF CONTENTS Great Elm Group, Inc. Notice of Annual Stockholders' Meeting The 2024 Annual Stockholders' Meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of Great Elm Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GEG2024AM . The following matters will be considered at the Annual Meeting: The election of each of Matthew A. Drapkin, James H. Hugar, David Matter, James P. Parmelee, Jason W. Reese and Eric J. Scheyer to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation until the earlier of their death, resignation, removal or election of their successor; The ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers; The approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers; and Other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting. The items to be considered at the Annual Meeting may be considered at the meeting or at any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. You are entitled to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, only if you were a stockholder of the Corporation at the close of business on October 11, 2024. To attend and participate in the meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or voting instruction form. You may also ask questions, vote online, and examine our stockholder list during the meeting by following the instructions provided at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GEG2024AM during the meeting. Whether or not you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting, we encourage you to read this proxy statement and promptly vote your shares. Yo

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