Key Points

• Amendment Filed: The amendment was filed because the original 2025 Annual Report omitted Part III (Items 10-14), relying on an SEC provision allowing delayed filing. This amendment now provides full information.
• Market Capitalization: As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate market value of Mister Car Wash’s publicly held shares was \$603,562,916. Shares outstanding as of February 13, 2026 were 328,479,065.
• Well-Known Seasoned Issuer: MCW is classified as a well-known seasoned issuer, which affirms its status and compliance with major SEC reporting requirements.
• Governance and Ethics: A Code of Conduct and robust insider trading policies are in place, prohibiting hedging and pledging of company stock by directors, officers, and employees. The company has also adopted a Clawback Policy for executive compensation in case of accounting restatements due to material non-compliance.

Corporate Governance & Board Structure

• Board Composition: John Lai continues as President, CEO, and Director. Other key officers include Jedidiah Gold (CFO and Treasurer), Mary Porter (Chief People Officer), and Carlos Chavez (Chief Technology Officer).
• Committee Details: The Board has established Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, reinforcing best practices in oversight.
• Insider Trading Policy: Strict restrictions are in place against hedging, pledging, or margin accounts involving company stock. The Insider Trading Policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees.
• Stockholder Nomination Process: No material changes since prior disclosures; procedures for stockholder nominations remain unchanged.

Executive Compensation

The report details the company’s compensation philosophy and practices:

• Performance-Based Compensation: Emphasis on at-risk, performance-based incentives for executives, including annual bonuses tied to Adjusted EBITDAR targets and long-term equity awards.
• Compensation Structure:
  • Base Salary: Stable income, recognizing individual roles and responsibilities.
  • Annual Incentives: Bonuses promote short-term performance objectives.
  • Equity Incentives: RSUs and stock options encourage long-term value creation and executive retention.
• Peer Benchmarking: Compensation is benchmarked against a peer group including companies like National Vision Holdings, Shake Shack, and Driven Brands Holdings. The Committee considers market data, executive experience, and individual performance.
• No Uncapped or Guaranteed Awards: The company does not grant uncapped cash incentives or guaranteed equity compensation, nor does it reprice stock option awards.
• Stock Ownership Guidelines: Executives are required to hold a minimum value in shares (5x annual cash retainer for directors).
• Annual Say-on-Pay Advisory Vote: The company holds an annual advisory vote for shareholders on executive pay.
• Engagement of Independent Compensation Consultant: The Compensation Committee utilizes external advisors for setting executive pay.

Clawback & Insider Policies

• Clawback Policy: Effective December 1, 2023, incentive-based compensation can be recovered if financial restatements are required due to material non-compliance with securities laws. Applies to both current and former executive officers.
• Prohibition on Hedging/Pledging: Executives and directors are strictly prohibited from hedging or pledging company stock, including the use of margin accounts.
• Annual Equity Award Timing: Equity awards are granted after the annual meeting of stockholders, and the company asserts that material nonpublic information is not used to time these grants.

Potentially Price Sensitive Information

• Board and Compensation Practices: The robust governance, new Clawback Policy, and enhanced compensation disclosure may influence investor sentiment, especially in light of recent SEC and NYSE requirements.
• Executive Team Stability: Continuity in executive leadership and board composition provides stability, but any future changes could be price sensitive.
• No Restatements: The amendment confirms that no financial restatements or corrections are being made, which should reassure investors regarding the integrity of prior disclosures.

Summary Table: 2025 CEO Compensation

Disclaimer

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