Company: COST
Filing Date: 2025-12-04
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000909832-25-000159
Chunk: 6

Company: COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW
Filing Date: 2025-12-04
Form: DEF 14A
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 the Board from the Nominating and Governance Committee in accordance with the procedures outlined under the “Committees of the Board — Nominating and Governance Committee.” Each of Susan L. Decker, Kenneth D. Denman, Helena B. Foulkes, Hamilton E. James, Sally Jewell, Jeffrey S. Raikes, Gina M. Raimondo, John W. Stanton, Ron M. Vachris, and Mary Agnes (Maggie) Wilderotter is nominated to serve for a one-year term until the annual meeting of shareholders in 2027 and until a successor is elected and qualified. All nominees other than Ms. Raimondo are current directors.

Each nominee has indicated a willingness and ability to serve as a director. If any nominee becomes unable or unwilling to serve, the accompanying proxy may be voted for the election of such other person as will be designated by the Board. The proxies being solicited will be voted for no more than ten nominees at the Annual Meeting. Each director will be elected by a majority of the votes cast, virtually or by proxy, at the Annual Meeting, assuming a quorum is present.

The candidates for election have been nominated by the Board based on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee. In addition to the information presented below regarding each nominee’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that led the Board to conclude that he or she should serve as a director, the Board believes that each nominee has demonstrated: outstanding achievement in his or her professional career; relevant experience; personal and professional integrity; the ability to make independent, analytical inquiries; experience with and understanding of the business environment; and willingness and ability to devote adequate time to Board duties. We also believe that our directors collectively have the skills and experience that make them well-suited to oversee the Company. They are or have been established leaders in important areas of business, government, and non-profit service. In addition, members of our Board have a great diversity of experiences and bring a wide variety of views that strengthen their ability to guide our Company.

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR Proposal 1.

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### DIRECTORS
The following tables set forth information regarding the ten nominees for election as a director, each to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

| Name                            |     | Current Position with the Company               |     | Age |
| Hamilton E. James               |