Proxy Statement (Form DEF 14A)

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350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:

We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. ("J & J," the "Company," "our," "us" or "we"), which will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., EasteTime, for the following purposes:

  1. To elect Kathleen E. Ciaramello to serve as a director for a term ending at the 2030 Annual Meeting of Shareholders;

  2. To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2025;

  3. To have an advisory vote on the approval of compensation of the Company's named executive officers; and

  4. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments thereof.

The Board of Directors has fixed December 17, 2024 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Only shareholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. On or about January 3, 2025, a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice") was mailed to such shareholders.

We are pleased to provide shareholders with the opportunity to participate in the Annual Meeting online via the Internet in a virtual-only meeting format to facilitate shareholder attendance and provide a consistent experience to all shareholders regardless of location. We will provide a live webcast of the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/JJSF2025, where you will also be able to submit questions and vote online. You will not be able to attend the meeting at a physical location. Closed captioning will be provided for the virtual meeting.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING YOU ARE URGED TO SIGN, DATE AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual

Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on February 12, 2025:

Our Proxy Statement and 2024 Annual Report are available on our Investor Relations website (www.jjsnack.com/investors) and at www.proxyvote.com. You may also request paper copies of these proxy materials free of charge by following the instructions for requesting such materials contained in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.

PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY

General Information

Voting Matters and Vote Recommendations

Additional Information

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING

Why did you send me these proxy materials?

As permitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules, we are making the proxy materials available to our stockholders primarily via the Internet. By doing so, we can reduce the printing and delivery costs and the environmental impact of the Annual Meeting. On or about January 3, 2025, we mailed a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice") to our stockholders. The Notice contains instructions on how to access our proxy materials over the internet. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials, please follow the instructions in the Notice.

We sent this proxy statement and the enclosed proxy card to you because our Board of Directors is soliciting your proxy to vote at the virtual Annual Meeting. This proxy statement summarizes information concerning the matters to be presented at the meeting and related information that will help you make an informed vote at the meeting.

When is the Annual Meeting?

The Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., EasteTime. The Annual Meeting will be held via a live webcast, and there will not be a physical meeting location.

How can I participate in the Annual Meeting?

You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and to vote your shares electronically on the virtual meeting platform by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/JJSF2025and entering the 16-digit control number included on your Notice, proxy card or in the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials.

We encourage you to access the Annual Meeting before it begins. Online check-in will start approximately 15 minutes before the Annual Meeting on February 12, 2025. If you have difficulty accessing the meeting, please call the technical support number that will be posted on the Annual Meeting login page. We will have technicians available to assist you.

What am I voting on?

At the Annual Meeting, you will be voting:

How do you recommend that I vote on these items?

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote:

Who is entitled to vote?

You may vote if you owned our common share(s) as of the close of business on December 17, 2024, the record date for the annual meeting. On the record date, there were 19,478,884 shares of J & J common stock, no par value ("Common Stock") outstanding. Holders of our Common Stock at the close of business on December 17, 2024 are generally entitled to one vote per share of Common Stock on each matter to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting.

Who pays expenses related to the proxy solicitation?

The expenses of the proxy solicitation will be borne by the Company. In addition to solicitation by mail, proxies may be solicited in person or by telephone by directors, officers or employees of the Company and its subsidiaries without additional compensation. The Company may engage the services of a proxy-soliciting firm. We are required to pay the reasonable expenses incurred by record holders of J & J Common Stock, who are brokers, dealers, banks or voting trustees, or their nominees, for mailing proxy material and annual shareholder reports to the beneficial owners of Common Stock they hold of record, upon request of such recordholders.

What constitutes a quorum?

The holders of a majority of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present either in person or by proxy, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting and at any postponement or adjournment of the Annual Meeting. Pursuant to the New Jersey Business Corporations Act (NJBCA), abstentions and broker non-votes (described below) will be counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present.

What vote is required to approve each proposal?

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

Pursuant to the NJBCA, the election of directors will be determined by a plurality of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and the nominee receiving the most "FOR" votes will be elected. If any nominee for director in an uncontested election receives a greater number of votes "WITHHELD" than votes "FOR" such election, our Director Resignation Policy requires that such nominee must promptly tender his or her resignation to the Board following certification of the vote, which the Board shall accept or reject within 90 days of the shareholder vote.

Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting is required to ratify the selection of our independent registered public accounting firm.

Proposal 3: Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting is required to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation described in this proxy statement.

Approval of any other proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting, unless otherwise required by our constituent documents or applicable law.

What is the effect of abstentions?

Under the NJBCA, abstentions, or a withholding of authority, are not counted as votes cast but are counted as shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and, therefore, will have the effect of a vote "AGAINST" Proposal 2 and Proposal 3 at the Annual Meeting.

What is the effect of broker non-votes?

Brokers who hold shares for the accounts of their clients may vote such shares either as directed by their clients or in their own discretion if permitted by the applicable stock exchange or other organization of which they are members. Members of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") are permitted to vote their clients' shares in their own discretion as to certain "routine" matters if the clients have not timely furnished voting instructions prior to the Annual Meeting. The election of directors and the advisory vote regarding executive compensation are not considered routine matters and, consequently, without your voting instructions, your brokerage firm cannot vote your shares on these proposals in its discretion. When a broker votes a client's shares on some, but not all, of the proposals at a meeting, the omitted votes are referred to as "broker non-votes." Pursuant to the NJBCA, broker non-votes will be counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. Therefore, broker non-votes will have the effect of a vote "AGAINST" Proposal 3 at the Annual Meeting. Proposal 2, the ratification of Grant Thornton as our independent registered public accounting firm, is a "routine" matter, and your broker or nominee will have the discretion to vote your shares on this proposal absent voting instructions from you. Therefore, we do not expect broker non-votes on Proposal 2.

How do I vote my shares?

Registered shareholders can vote via the Internet during the Annual Meeting webcast or by proxy. There are three ways to vote by proxy:

Telephone and Internet voting facilities for shareholders of record will be available 24 hours a day and will close at 11:59 P.M. EasteTime on February 11, 2025.

If you hold your shares in street name (that is, if you hold your shares through a broker, bank or other holder of record), you will receive a voting instruction form from your broker, bank or other holder of record. This form will explain which voting options are available to you. If you want to vote in person at the annual meeting, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank or other holder of record authorizing you to vote. You must have this information available to access the meeting.

J & J encourages you to vote your shares for matters to be covered at the Annual Meeting.

What if I do not specify how I want my shares voted?

If you submit a signed proxy card but do not indicate how you want your shares voted, the persons named in the enclosed proxy will vote your shares of Common Stock:

Can I change my vote after submitting my proxy?

Yes. You can change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at the Annual Meeting. If you are a shareholder of record, you may revoke your proxy by:

If you hold your shares in street name, you must contact your broker, bank or other nominee regarding how to change your vote.

Can shareholders speak or ask questions at the Annual Meeting?

Yes. We encourage shareholders to ask questions or to voice their views. We also wish to assure order and efficiency for all virtually attending shareholders. Accordingly, the Chairman of the Annual Meeting will have sole authority to make any determinations on the conduct of the Annual Meeting, including time allotted for each shareholder inquiry or similar rules to maintain order. Such determination by the Chairman of the Annual Meeting will be final, conclusive and binding. Anyone who is disruptive or refuses to comply with such rules of order will be excused from the Annual Meeting.

Who will tabulate the votes?

Votes cast by proxy or in person will be counted by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. who was appointed by us to act as election inspectors for the meeting.

Where do I find the voting results of the meeting?

We will announce the preliminary voting results at the meeting and provide the final results in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC within four business days following the meeting.

Householding

We are permitted by the SEC to send a single copy of our Notice of Internet Availability and, if you requested printed versions by mail, a single set of our proxy statement and annual report to stockholders who share the same last name and address. This procedure is called "householding" and is intended to reduce our printing and postage costs. We will promptly deliver a separate copy of our Notice of Internet Availability and, if you requested printed versions by mail, our annual report and proxy statement to you if you contact us at Attn: Michael A. Pollner, Corporate Secretary, J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; telephone us at (856) 665-9533; or email us at [email protected]. In addition, if you want to receive separate copies of the proxy statement or annual report in the future; if you and another shareholder sharing an address are receiving more than one copy of the proxy materials and would like to request delivery of a single copy of the proxy statement or annual report at such address in the future; or if you would like to make a permanent election to receive either printed or electronic copies of the proxy materials and annual report in the future, you may contact us at the same address, telephone number or email address. If you hold your shares through a broker or other intermediary and would like additional copies of our proxy statement or annual report or would like to request householding, please contact your broker or other intermediary.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

J & J Snack Foods Corp. and its subsidiaries believe that every great snack starts with great products. This means committing to the long-term health of people and the planet. We acknowledge that our activities have an impact on the environment both locally and globally. We recognize that the long-term success of our business is predicated on creating a cleaner and healthier environment, safeguarding and responsibly using natural resources, and reducing the impact of our operations while eliminating waste. We believe that a thoughtful approach to environmental, social and governance matters is critical to our ongoing success and is the right thing to do.

The Company prioritizes the issues that fundamentally impact the company's business and its stakeholders - focusing efforts and resources where they will have the greatest impact not just on our bottom line but on the communities we serve. During fiscal year 2024, we continued to work on initiatives designed to simultaneously drive growth, foster social prosperity, and encourage environmental stewardship. We are committed to increasing the use of recyclable materials in our packaging. We are taking steps to minimize the environmental impact of our activities from supply chain to production, implementing a procurement strategy to eliminate purchases from regions at risk for deforestations and focusing on enforcing our Supplier Requirements Manual. We have encouraged the use of sustainable palm oil in our products since 2017 and we are RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil) certified.

In 2024, we added new capacity and new lines designed and installed to allow for regional production thereby reducing transportation costs. We have also added new regional distribution centers with modeconstruction technology resulting in energy efficiencies. Our new network of regional distribution centers will also result in fewer miles driven and less fuel consumed. This is in addition to our ongoing efforts to reduce water usage at our facilities, converting from fluorescent lighting to LEDs, adopting food scrap and oil reuse programs, and redesigned our packing materials to utilize less plastics.

Throughout our history, we have consistently demonstrated an enthusiasm for caring for each other, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. In 2024, we renewed this long-standing commitment by continuing our support of local outreach efforts like the 9/11 National Meal Pack Day serving greater Nashville's Second Harvest Food Bank, "Clean the Park or Creek" events and tree planting initiatives in support of Earth Day, National Night out, and multiple giving back programs like back to school, and holiday support drives.

For more information on our sustainability and social responsibility activities, please review our Sustainability Report, available on our website at www.jjsnack.com.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

PROPOSAL 1

 

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors currently consists of eight (8) members: Our founder and Chairman Emeritus, Gerald B. Shreiber, whose term expires at our 2025 Annual Meeting; Peter G. Stanley, whose term expires at our 2026 Annual Meeting; Marjorie S. Roshkoff and Daniel J. Fachner, whose terms expire at our 2027 Annual Meeting; Sidney R. Brown and Roy C. Jackson, whose terms expire at our 2028 Annual Meeting; and Mary M. Meder and Vincent A. Melchiorre, whose terms expire at our 2029 Annual Meeting.

In November 2024, our Board of Directors voted to nominate Kathleen E. Ciaramello for election to the Board of Directors for a term ending at the 2030 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ms. Ciaramello will replace our founder and Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Shreiber, who will leave the Board at the end of his term at our 2025 Annual Meeting. Mr. Shreiber has served our Company and its shareholders for over 50 years as a director. Mr. Shreiber will remain Chairman Emeritus.

If Ms. Ciaramello becomes unable or unwilling to serve, the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy will vote in accordance with their best judgment for the election of such substitute nominee as shall be designated by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of J & J expects the nominee to be willing and able to serve.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF MS. CIARAMELLO.

Biographical Information about the Nominees and Directors

Set forth below are the names of our directors, including the person nominated to be elected as a director, as well as their ages as of December 15, 2024, their offices within the company, if any, their principal occupations or employment for the past five years, the length of their tenure as directors, the names of other public companies in which such persons hold directorships or held directorships within the past five years, and the particular experience, qualifications attributes or skills that led the Board to determine that the individual should serve as director.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Code of Ethics

J & J is incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. In accordance with New Jersey law and J & J's Bylaws, the Board of Directors has responsibility for overseeing the conduct of J & J's business. J & J has established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which is applicable to all directors, officers and employees of the Company. In addition, the Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for Chief Executive and Senior Financial Officers. Copies of these codes are available on the Company's website at www.jjsnack.com.

Director Independence

The rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market require that a majority of the Company's Board of Directors and the members of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meet its independence criteria. No director qualifies as independent unless the Board determines that the director has no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. The Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances of which it is aware in making an independence determination.

Based on the Nasdaq Stock Market's guidelines, the Board of Directors has determined that each of the following directors is independent: Sidney R. Brown, Roy C. Jackson, Mary M. Meder, Vincent A. Melchiorre and Peter G. Stanley. Messrs. Jackson, Melchiorre and Stanley and Ms. Meder do not have a business, financial, family or other type of relationship with J & J. If appointed to the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has determined Kathleen Ciaramello will be an independent director. With respect to Mr. Brown, his company, NFI Industries and affiliated companies, provide the following services to the Company: (i) transportation and supply chain solutions services; (ii) operate the Company's new regional distribution centers; and (iii) lease to the Company the building where the Texas regional distribution center is located. The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Brown is independent irrespective of the services provided due to the amounts involved and the relative levels of revenue of J & J and NFI Industries.

Certificate of Incorporation - Voting Provisions

The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Charter") includes certain provisions relating to shareholder and director voting. Under the Charter, no shareholder may vote more than ten percent (10%) of the Company's voting securities (the "Voting Threshold"), including the Company's common stock, without approval from our Board of Directors, excluding those shareholders (such as Mr. Shreiber) who held shares of common stock in excess of the Voting Threshold as of the date of the Charter's adoption in 1990. The Charter grants the Company the right to repurchase shares held in excess of the Voting Threshold upon a duly adopted resolution of the Board of Directors.

Generally, each director of the Company's Board of Directors is entitled to one vote on all matters upon which the Board of Directors is entitled to vote, except that Mr. Shreiber is granted certain special voting rights with respect to any matters to be voted upon by the Board of Directors for so long as he is a director of the corporation and holds either alone or together with the members of his immediate family at least 10% of the issued and outstanding voting securities. As a result, as of the date of this Proxy Statement, Mr. Shreiber is entitled to cast six (6) votes on all matters upon which the Board of Directors is entitled to vote; however, upon the conclusion of Mr. Shreiber's term as a member of the Board of Directors as of the date of the Annual Meeting, Mr. Shreiber will cease to be a director of the Company and will no longer be entitled to those certain special voting rights Further, in the event of a "hostile change of Board control," which would occur only when one-half or more of the total number of directors serving on the Board of Directors have not been nominated by the Board of Directors or by a duly-authorized committee of the Board of Directors, our Charter grants "Experienced Directors," defined as those Directors with more than five years of experience of serving as Directors of the Company, certain expanded voting rights that could delay, deter or prevent an acquisition of the Company.

Board Diversity

We provide the following information about the diversity of our directors and director nominees. We ask our directors and director nominees to indicate their self-identification with respect to race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, subject to applicable laws. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines place great emphasis on diversity and require that our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and full Board consider diversity as a factor in the recruitment and nomination of new directors.

Board Diversity Matrix of Directors and Director Nominees

Board Meetings

During the fiscal year, the Board of Directors held four (4) regularly scheduled meetings. Each director attended at least 75% of the total meetings of the Board of Directors and the Committees on which he or she served, except Mr. Shreiber who attended 25% of the meetings of the Board of Directors and Mr. Brown who attended two of the three meetings of the Nominating Committee.

Annual Meeting Attendance

It has been longstanding practice of the Company for all directors to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All directors then serving virtually attended the Annual Meeting held in February 2024, except Mr. Shreiber.

Executive Sessions of Independent Directors

The Independent Directors meet in executive sessions without management present before or after regularly scheduled Board meetings.

Director Stock Ownership Guidelines

The Board has established stock ownership guidelines for the non-employee directors. Within three years of election as a director, the director must attain and hold 1,500 shares of J & J Common Stock. All current non-employee directors meet this guideline except for Mr. Jackson who was appointed in May 2022.

Board Leadership

The Board of Directors has reviewed and discussed the leadership structure at the Company, and in November 2023 determined that it would be in the best interests of the Company for Mr. Fachner to serve as Chairman of the Board, in addition to serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Given the current size and composition of the Board and Mr. Fachner's strong knowledge and leadership of the Company, the Board determined that Mr. Fachner is best suited to lead the board in its discussion of key business and strategic matters, and to focus the Board on the most critical issues facing the Company. Mr. Fachner's Company-specific expertise and industry knowledge will facilitate the Board's focus on the Company's strategic objectives, as well as the Board's oversight of the Company and its management.

Board Committees

In order to fulfill its responsibilities, the Board has delegated certain authority to its Committees. There are three standing committees: (i) Audit Committee, (ii) Compensation Committee and (iii) Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Each Committee has its own Charter which is reviewed annually by each Committee to assure ongoing compliance with applicable law and sound governance practices. Committee charters may be found on our website at www.jjsnack.comunder the "Investors" tab and then under "Corporate Governance." Paper copies are available at no cost by written request to Michael A. Pollner, Corporate Secretary, J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

The Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is comprised of directors Mr. Stanley (Chairman), Mr. Jackson, Mr. Melchiorre, and Ms. Meder, each of whom qualifies as an independent director and meets the other requirements to serve on the Audit Committee under rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The principal functions of the Audit Committee include, but are not limited to:

The Audit Committee currently does not have an Audit Committee Financial Expert, as such term is defined in Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Audit Committee believes that the background and experience of its members allow them to perform their duties as members of the Audit Committee. This background and experience include

a former banker and retired investment banker who has significant experience reviewing financial statements of companies, a retired executive with substantial financial experience with sophisticated, global business operations, a businessman who has had substantial financial oversight responsibilities with food companies, and a chief executive officer of a media communications company.

The Audit Committee held seven (7) meetings during the 2024 fiscal year.

The Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is comprised of directors Mr. Brown (Chairman), Mr. Jackson and Mr. Stanley, each of whom qualifies as an independent director under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Committee has responsibility for the following:

The Compensation Committee held three (3) meetings during the 2024 fiscal year.

The Nominating Committee

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of directors Mr. Melchiorre (Chairman), Mr. Brown, Ms. Meder, and Mr. Jackson, each of whom qualifies as an independent director under rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. This Committee's primary responsibilities are to:

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider nominees for directors recommended by shareholders. Any shareholder may recommend a prospective nominee for such Committee's consideration by submitting in writing to Michael A. Pollner, Corporate Secretary, J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, the prospective nominee's name and qualifications. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does not intend to alter the manner in which it evaluates candidates based on whether or not the candidate was recommended by a shareholder.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held three (3) meetings during the 2024 fiscal year.

Shareholder Proposals and Nominations

Any shareholder who wishes to submit a proposal to be voted on or to nominate a person for election to the Board of Directors at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2026 must notify the Company's Secretary (Michael A. Pollner, Corporate Secretary, J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054), no earlier than September 5, 2025 and no later than October 5, 2025 (unless the date of the 2026 annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after February 12, 2026, in which case the notice of proposal must be received not earlier than the 90th day prior to such date of mailing of proxy materials and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such date of mailing of proxy materials or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the annual meeting is first made. The notice of a proposal or nomination must also include certain information about the proposal or nominee and about the shareholder submitting the proposal or nomination, as required by the Company's bylaws, and must also meet the requirements of applicable securities laws. In addition, shareholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company's nominees must comply with the additional requirements of Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") no later than December 14, 2025.

To be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, proposals must be received not earlier than September 5, 2025 and otherwise comply with the proxy rules. Proposals or nominations not meeting these requirements will not be presented at the annual meeting.

For more information regarding shareholder proposals or nominations, you may request a copy of the Bylaws from Michael A. Pollner, Corporate Secretary, J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

Communication with the Board

Shareholders, employees and others may contact any of the Company's Directors by writing to them c/o J & J Snack Foods Corp., 350 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires that the Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of the Company's Common Stock, file with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports of ownership and changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. To the Company's knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations received by it from such directors and executive officers, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to the Company's officers, directors and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners were complied with during fiscal year 2024.

The Role of the Board in Risk Oversight

The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the Company's risk management process. The Board delegates to the Compensation Committee responsibility for oversight of management's compensation risk assessment. The Board delegates other risk management oversight matters, including cyber security risks, to the Audit Committee. Our Audit Committee periodically discusses and evaluates risk with members of management, our independent auditors and our internal audit group. Both the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee report to the full Board where appropriate.

Risk Assessment - Incentive Compensation Programs

Our Compensation Committee conducted a risk assessment of our compensation programs and practices. This process included a review of our incentive compensation plans. Based on this process, our Compensation Committee concluded that our compensation programs and practices are appropriately structured and do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Policy on Clawbacks

The Company has adopted a clawback policy, established in accordance with the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market, which provides for the mandatory recovery or "clawback" of certain erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation in the event that the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement due to material noncompliance with the financial reporting requirements under the federal securities laws.

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures

The Company has adopted insider trading policies and procedures governing the purchase, sale, or other disposition of its securities by its directors, officers and employees, as well as by the Company itself. We believe these policies and procedures are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and exchange listing standards applicable to the Company. The policy prohibits our directors, officers, employees, and certain other covered persons from illegally trading in Company securities and related derivative securities while aware of material non-public information about the Company or its securities. Additionally, certain individuals are prohibited from trading securities during various times throughout the year, and certain individuals must receive preclearance from our Legal Department prior to trading. More information regarding our insider trading policies and procedures can be found in Exhibit 19.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2024.

Policy Against Hedging

The Board of Directors also adopted an Anti-Hedging Policy in 2020. Under this policy, Executive Officers and Directors of the Company and its subsidiaries shall not, unless previously approved by the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board, directly or indirectly:

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of our executive officers serves as a member of the compensation committee of any other company that has an executive officer serving as a member of the Board of Directors. None of our executive officers serves as a member of the board of directors of any other company that has an executive officer serving as a member of our Compensation Committee.

Director Compensation

Our Board of Directors has adopted the J & J Snack Foods Corp. Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. Under this Plan, each Non-Employee Director then serving shall receive an annual fee of $155,000 payable within ten days of the Company's annual meeting. In addition, the Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual fee of $10,000. In the event a Non-Employee Director serves for less than an entire year, the yearly portion of the annual fee payable for such year shall be prorated based on the number of days in the year for which the Director served. Under the Plan, our Non-Employee Directors may elect to receive all or a portion of their annual fee in the form of shares of the Company's common stock. The number of shares issuable pursuant to an election is equal to the value of the fee forgone divided by the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the payment date. For 2024, all of our directors elected to receive their annual fee in the form of a cash payment, except Mr. Jackson and Ms. Meder.

2024 Director Compensation Table

The following table shows the director compensation paid for service on the Board during the fiscal year ending on September 28, 2024. Neither Mr. Fachner nor Mr. Shreiber participates in the Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. Mr. Fachner's compensation is described in the "2024 Summary Compensation Table" below.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to oversee the Company's accounting and financial reporting process and the audits of the Company's financial statements.

The Company's management is responsible for the integrity of the Company's financial statements, as well as its accounting and financial reporting process and internal controls for compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws and regulations. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton LLP ("Grant Thornton"), is responsible for performing an independent audit of the Company's financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and expressing an opinion in its report on those financial statements.

The Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing these processes, as well as the independence and performance of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee does not conduct auditing or accounting reviews or procedures.

The Audit Committee has relied on management's representation that the financial statements have been prepared with integrity and in conformity with generally accepted accounting procedures in the U.S. and on the registered public accounting firm representations included in its report on the Company's financial statements. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm also audited and discussed with the Audit Committee the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

The Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Company's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024. The Audit Committee discussed with the Company's registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton, matters required to be discussed by the applicable standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

The Audit Committee has received and reviewed the written disclosures and the letter from Grant Thornton required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent accounting firm's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence. In addition, the Audit Committee discussed with Grant Thornton its independence from the Company and considered whether the providing of non-audit services to the Company by Grant Thornton is compatible with maintaining Grant Thornton's independence.

Based on these reviews and discussions and in reliance thereon, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements for the Company be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2024.

Audit Committee of the Board of Directors:

PROPOSAL 2

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Audit Committee has appointed Grant Thornton LLP, as our independent registered public accounting firm, ("Grant Thornton") to audit the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending on September 27, 2025. Our Board is seeking shareholder ratification of this appointment at the Annual Meeting. Our Bylaws do not require that shareholders ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. However, we are seeking ratification because we believe it is a good corporate governance practice. A representative of Grant Thornton will be present virtually at the Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if desired. The representative will be available to answer appropriate questions.

Fees of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The following table sets forth aggregate fees billed or expected to be billed for services rendered by Grant Thornton for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses.

Audit Committee Policies and Procedures on Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services

The Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures requiring that the Company obtain the Audit Committee's pre-approval of all audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided by Grant Thornton as the Company's independent accountants. Pre-approval is generally granted on a fiscal year basis, is detailed as to the particular service or category of services to be provided and is granted after consideration of the estimated fees for each service or category of service. Actual fees and any changes to estimated fees for preapproved services are reported to the Committee on a quarterly basis.

Other Matters

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of tax services described above is compatible with maintaining the independence of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has approved Grant Thornton's performing these services.

Shareholder Approval Required

We are seeking ratification because we believe it is a good corporate governance practice. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting is required to ratify the selection of our independent registered public accounting firm. If shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider whether to retain Grant Thornton, but in its discretion, may choose to retain Grant Thornton as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee in its discretion may change the appointment at any time during the year if it determines that a change would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.

PROPOSAL 3

ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Section 14A to the Exchange Act requires that we provide our shareholders with the opportunity to vote to approve, on a nonbinding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules.

The vote on this resolution is not intended to address any specific element of compensation; rather, the advisory vote relates to the overall compensation of our named executive officers, as well as the philosophy, policies and practices, all as described in this proxy statement. The vote is advisory, and therefore it is not binding on the Company, the Compensation Committee or our Board of Directors. We have determined that our shareholders should cast an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers on an annual basis. The next advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers will be at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting is required to approve this Proposal 3.

"RESOLVED, that the company's shareholders approve, on a nonbinding, advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure."

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Set forth below are the names of our executive officers who are not also directors, their ages as of December 15, 2024, their offices within the company, their principal occupations or employment for the past five years and the names of other public companies in which such persons hold directorships.

Shawn C. Munsell joined us as our Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer on December 2, 2024. Prior to joining us, Mr. Munsell was the Chief Financial Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW), a position he held since June 2022. Prior to joining Calavo, Mr. Munsell led the finance and accounting function for Tyson Foods' (NYSE: TSN) chicken segment, from 2018 to 2022, as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. From 2015 to 2018, Mr. Munsell served as Tyson's Treasurer. Prior to Tyson, Mr. Munsell was with CF Industries, serving in a variety of roles with progressive responsibility for the nitrogen products manufacturer.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS

AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth information as of December 15, 2024 concerning the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock by (i) each person or group known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our outstanding Common Stock, (ii) each director of the Company and director nominee, (iii) each of the Company's Named Executive Officers for fiscal year 2024, and (iv) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise noted, each beneficial owner of the Common Stock listed below has sole investment and voting power. Percentage of ownership is based on 19,478,884 shares of common stock outstanding as of December 15, 2024.

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Adjusted EBITDA consists of net earnings, adjusted to exclude: income taxes (benefit); investment income; interest expense; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; COVID-19 related expenses (recoveries); net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets; impairment charges, restructuring costs, merger and acquisition costs, acquisition related inventory adjustments, strategic business transformation costs, and integration costs. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net sales, see Annex A to this proxy statement.

Executive Compensation Objectives and Philosophy

Our executive compensation programs reflect our results-oriented corporate culture that rewards achievement of aggressive goals. Our compensation programs for executive officers are designed to attract, retain, motivate and reward talented executives who will advance our strategic, operational and financial objectives and thereby enhance shareholder value.

Our executive compensation program incorporates the following best practices:

Determining Compensation - Role of Compensation Committee and Management

The Compensation Committee's process for determining compensation levels for executive officers differs depending upon the compensation element and the position of the individual being considered. For each executive officer, the Compensation Committee annually reviews each element of compensation described below. A number of factors are considered in determining individual compensation levels, including performance of the individual and the business unit or function under his or her leadership, the Company's performance, and economic and business conditions affecting J & J at the time of the performance. Management and external sources provide relevant information and analyses as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate. While substantially guided by the applicable performance metrics of our programs, the Compensation Committee retains authority to exercise its judgment when approving individual awards and payouts.

Elements of Executive Compensation Program

Our executive compensation programs are comprised of: (i) base salary; (ii) annual non-equity incentive bonuses, which are discretionary, but based primarily on the achievement of company objectives and performance; and (iii) long-term incentive compensation in the form of periodic equity awards. Consistent with our overall compensation philosophy, a substantial component of overall compensation for each Executive Officer is performance-based.

The following sets forth the primary objectives addressed by each component of our executive compensation programs:

Base Salary: The Compensation Committee reviews base salary levels for NEOs on an annual basis and any changes are typically effective on January 1^st of the next calendar year. We attempt to set base salary at levels that are competitive in the industry and in relation to the particular job function of the NEO. Base salaries are intended to provide a base level of compensation for services rendered during the year and are intended to reward the NEO for the day-to-day complexities of his or her job. Effective as of the end of the 2024 Fiscal Year (September 28, 2024), the base salaries for our NEOs are as follows:

Annual Non-Equity Incentive Bonus:Annual non-equity incentive bonuses are based primarily on adjusted earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes (EBITDA) but also may include supplemental goals considered by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. Our Compensation Committee may also consider the operating performance of individual business segments, subsidiaries or business functions. There is generally no quantitative formula in calculating incentive payments. Instead, the Compensation Committee considers a variety of factors, including: (i) the Company's overall performance for the year, (ii) the individual NEO's performance; (iii) the business environment existing during the year and (iv) any extraordinary obstacles or accomplishments that may have arisen during the course of the year. Our annual non-equity incentive bonus targets range from 40%-100% of base salary.

The Compensation Committee ultimately determines the amount of each NEO's actual non-equity incentive payment based principally on our achievement of the Company's goals. However, the Compensation Committee also has significant flexibility to increase or decrease the amounts paid irrespective of Company performance relative to its targets.

Long-Term Equity Incentive Awards:Long-term equity incentive grants are provided at levels intended to align the interests of our NEOs with those of our shareholders and to reward NEOs for performance resulting in positive increases in our stock price. Beginning with fiscal year 2022, our long-term incentive grants are generally structured as a combination of time-vested restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units. Our time-vested restricted stock units vest over a three-year service period in annual one-third installments. Our performance-based restricted stock units vest on the basis of our performance relative to a two-year performance condition, followed by an additional one-year service-based vesting requirement. Performance-based stock units may be earned between 50% of target level for threshold performance and up to 200% of the target level for outstanding performance. By utilizing equity grants that incorporate both types of vesting criteria, we believe our long-term equity incentive awards serve a retention, motivation and reward function over a longer performance horizon than our annual incentive payments.

We do not apply a rigid formula in determining the specific equity award levels for our NEOs. Instead, the Compensation Committee exercises its discretion and professional judgment as to what is appropriate for each individual NEO based on their role and experience.

Retirement and Other Company Benefits

Our NEOs participate in the full range of Company benefit and retirement plans provided to all salaried employees. These include health and welfare benefits, our 401(K) plan and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. In December 2024, the Compensation Committee approved a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, effective January 1, 2025 (DCP). The DCP is intended to provide some tax planning options into our compensation programs. The DCP is available to our NEOs and director level employees and above whose compensation exceeds a certain threshold.

Perquisites

J & J provides a limited number of perquisites to its NEOs. The most significant of these perquisites to the NEOs is the use of Company-owned automobiles and gas cards. Mr. Fachner also receives an allowance to defray the cost of his Country Club membership.

Clawback Policy

The Compensation Committee has adopted a mandatory clawback policy for current and former executive officers aligned with the rules of the SEC and the Nasdaq Stock Market (the "Clawback Policy"). Under the Clawback Policy, in the event of an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, the Company will recover erroneously awarded incentive compensation received by current and former executive officers during the three completed fiscal years immediately preceding the restatement date, unless one of the exceptions specified in the Clawback Policy is applicable to the particular circumstances.

2024 Compensation - Analysis

As described above, J & J delivered record sales and profitability performance in 2024. While the adjusted EBITDA results were a less than the Company's plan for the year (approximately 96% of the plan), the Compensation Committee recognized all of the other accomplishments in the year, many of which will have a significant impact on the Company's performance in future years. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee approved 2024 non-equity incentive payments to our NEOs at 98% of the target amounts.

Chief Executive Officer

On February 14, 2023, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Fachner (the "Fachner Agreement"), pursuant to which, among other things, Mr. Fachner will (i) receive a base salary of at least $950,000, (ii) receive an annual bonus with an annual target no less than Mr. Fachner's base salary, (iii) receive an annual equity incentive award of not less than $1,500,000, and (iv) receive paid time off and other benefits on the same basis generally made available to other, similarly situated executives. The Fachner Agreement is for an initial term of four years (the "Term") but may be extended upon mutual agreement of Mr. Fachner and the Company. If Mr. Fachner remains employed by the Company for the entire Term and the Company obtains a target EBITDA of $600 million in the aggregate over the course of fiscal years 2023 through 2026, Mr. Fachner will eaan additional bonus of $5,000,000. In the event the Fachner Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration of the Term or is not renewed, Mr. Fachner will be eligible to receive one of three severance packages, depending upon the timing and reason for his termination or the non-renewal.

Mr. Fachner was paid base salary at a rate of $950,000 per annum for the first few months of fiscal year 2024, and $1,000,000 per annum for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning in January 2024.

Based on our performance for 2024, both quantitative and qualitative as discussed above, Mr. Fachner received a 2024 non-equity incentive payment of $980,000, ninety-eight percent (98%) of the target amount. The Compensation Committee was particularly focused on rewarding Mr. Fachner for his strong leadership of the Company, continuing to drive the right strategic initiatives in furtherance of the Company's long-term success.

On November 17, 2023, Mr. Fachner was granted 4,454 time-vesting restricted stock units and 4,454 performance-vesting restricted stock units. On January 1, 2024, Mr. Fachner was granted an additional 1,795 time-vesting restricted stock units and 1,795 performance-vesting restricted stock units. The time-vesting restricted stock units vest in equal one-third annual installments over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting restricted stock units vest at the target level based on our achievement of $422.24 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA over a two-year performance period, provided Mr. Fachner remains employed for an additional year thereafter. Our Compensation Committee believes that the combination of these grants will have a retentive influence over Mr. Fachner and, at the same time, incentivize him to achieve our goals.

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Plunk was paid base salary at a rate of $522,500 per annum for the first few months of fiscal year 2024, and $540,787 per annum for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning in January 2024. Based on our performance for 2024, both quantitative and qualitative as discussed above, Mr. Plunk received a 2024 non-equity incentive payment of $397,479, ninety-eight percent (98%) of the target amount.

On November 17, 2023, Mr. Plunk was granted 1,188 time-vesting restricted stock units and 1,187 performance-vesting restricted stock units. The time-vesting restricted stock units vest in equal one-third annual installments over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting restricted stock units vest at the target level based on our achievement of $422.24 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA over a two-year performance period, provided Mr. Plunk remains employed for an additional year thereafter. As previously announced, Mr. Plunk retired at the end of the 2024 calendar year.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Mr. Pollner was paid base salary at a rate of $350,000 per annum for the first few months of fiscal year 2024, and $385,082 per annum for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning in January 2024. Based on our performance for 2024, both quantitative and qualitative as discussed above, Mr. Pollner received a 2024 non-equity incentive payment of $188,690, ninety-eight percent (98%) of the target amount.

On November 17, 2023, Mr. Pollner was granted 446 time-vesting restricted stock units and 445 performance-vesting restricted stock units. The time-vesting restricted stock units vest in equal one-third annual installments over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting restricted stock units vest at the target level based on our achievement of $422.24 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA over a two-year performance period, provided Mr. Pollner remains employed for an additional year thereafter. Our Compensation Committee believes that the combination of these grants will have a retentive influence over Mr. Pollner and, at the same time, incentivize him to achieve our goals.

Chief Operating Officer - ICEE Company

Mr. Every was paid base salary at a rate of $334,400 per annum for the first few months of fiscal year 2024, and $346,104 per annum for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning in January 2024. Based on our performance for 2024, both quantitative and qualitative as discussed above, Mr. Every received a 2024 non-equity incentive payment of $135,673, ninety-eight percent (98%) of the target amount.

On November 17, 2023, Mr. Every was granted 446 time-vesting restricted stock units and 445 performance-vesting restricted stock units. The time-vesting restricted stock units vest in equal one-third annual installments over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting restricted stock units vest at the target level based on our achievement of $422.24 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA over a two-year performance period, provided Mr. Every remains employed for an additional year thereafter. Our Compensation Committee believes that the combination of these grants will have a retentive influence over Mr. Every and, at the same time, incentivize him to achieve our goals.

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Mr. Mallard was paid base salary at a rate of $320,000 per annum for the first few months of fiscal year 2024, and $352,000 per annum for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning in January 2024. Based on our performance for 2024, both quantitative and qualitative as discussed above, Mr. Mallard received a 2024 non-equity incentive payment of $155,232, ninety-eight percent (98%) of the target amount.

On November 17, 2022, Mr. Mallard was granted 446 time-vesting restricted stock units and 445 performance-vesting restricted stock units. The time vesting restricted stock units vest in equal one-third annual installments over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting restricted stock units vest at the target level based on our achievement of $422.24 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA over a two-year performance period, provided Mr. Mallard remains employed for an additional year thereafter. Our Compensation Committee believes that the combination of these grants will have a retentive influence over Mr. Mallard and, at the same time, incentivize him to achieve our goals.

November 2024 Equity Grant

After the conclusion of the 2024 fiscal year, we granted an aggregate of 8,604 time-vesting units and 8,602 performance-vesting units on November 19, 2024, to our named executive officers in the following amounts: Mr. Fachner (6,228 time-vesting units and 6,228 performance-vesting units), Mr. Pollner (840 time-vesting units and 839 performance-vesting units), Mr. Every (769 time-vesting units and 769 performance-vesting units) and Mr. Mallard (767 time-vesting units and 766 performance-vesting units). The time-vesting units vest in equal one third annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date over a three-year service period. The performance-vesting units vest upon our achievement of a cumulative two-year adjusted EBITDA target, provided that the executive officer remains employed for an additional year thereafter. As explained above, our Compensation Committee determined the specific level of each of these awards by applying its discretion as to what is appropriate in light of all of the circumstances, including our strategic objectives and the responsibilities of our executive officers and their outstanding equity awards.

REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement.

Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors:

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

The following table summarizes compensation paid or earned for the three previous fiscal years for the Company's NEOs.

GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS

The following table shows all plan-based awards granted to the NEOs during fiscal year 2024:

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth certain information regarding outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of September 28, 2024.