SEC Form DEFA14A filed by American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

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				AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.   2026 Annual Meeting    Vote by June 25, 2026   11:59 PM ET

You invested in AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on June 26, 2026.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT   This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.   As described in the definitive proxy statement filed by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026, the Company is not seeking stockholder approval of any amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, and Proposals 2a through 2d as set forth herein should be disregarded.

								Board
		Voting Items						Recommends
		1.		Election of Directors				For
				Nominees:
		(1)		Jay L. Schottenstein
		2a.		Approve amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to: Provide for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law.				For
		2b.		Approve amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to: Revise the provisions relating to indemnification of directors, officers, employees, and agents, advancement of expenses, and related matters.				For
		2c.		Approve amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to: Delete the provision relating to advance notice of director nominations made by stockholders.				For
		2d.		Approve amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to: Make certain other clarifying, technical, and conforming changes.				For
		3.		Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.				For
		4.		Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Fiscal 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (Say-on-Pay vote).				For
		5.		Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2023 Stock Award and Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares thereunder.				For
		NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. On the day of the Annual Meeting, you may only vote during the virtual meeting if you have previously e-mailed a copy of your legal proxy to virtualmeeting@viewproxy.com.

Under New York Stock Exchange rules, brokers may vote “routine” matters at their discretion if your voting instructions are not communicated to us at least 10 days before the meeting. We will nevertheless follow your instructions, even if the broker’s discretionary vote has already been given, provided your instructions are received prior to the meeting date.

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.				Important Notice Regarding the Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held virtually on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
				This communication is not a form of voting and presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.   The Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at https://web.viewproxy.com/ae/2026   If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one by following the instructions below on or before June 18, 2026 to facilitate timely delivery. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy.   Important information regarding the Internet availability of the Company’s proxy materials, instructions for accessing your proxy materials and voting online, and instructions for requesting paper or e-mail copies of your proxy materials are outlined in this Notice.
You must use the 11-digit Control Number located in the box to attend the Annual Meeting virtually, to vote via Internet, or to request proxy materials.

STOCKHOLDERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING.

To the Stockholders of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.:

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. will be held on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Savings Time via the internet. As a Registered Holder, you may vote your shares at the Annual Meeting by first registering at https://web.viewproxy.com/ae/2026 and then using your Control Number below. Your registration must be received by 11:59 PM ET on June 23, 2026. On the day of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, if you have properly registered, you will log in using the link you received via email in your registration confirmation and follow instructions to vote your shares. Please have your Control Number with you during the meeting in order to vote. Further instructions on how to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders are contained in the Proxy Statement in the section titled “INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND THE ANNUAL MEETING.”

The Board recommends a vote “FOR” the director nominee listed under Proposal 1

and “FOR” Proposal 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), 3, 4, and 5.

Proposal 1: Election of Class I Director

NOMINEE:

(1) Jay L. Schottenstein

Proposal 2: Approve amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to:

Proposal 3: Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.

Proposal 4: Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Fiscal 2025 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“Say-on-Pay” vote).

Proposal 5: Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2023 Stock Award and Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares thereunder.

NOTE: To conduct any other business properly brought before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment, postponement, or rescheduling thereof.

As described in the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026, the Company is not seeking stockholder approval of any amendments to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, and Proposals 2a through 2d as set forth herein should be disregarded.

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