Addus HomeCare (ADUS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 10, 2026, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Shareholders of record as of April 23, 2026, are entitled to vote, with 18,664,776 shares outstanding.

• Voting can be done online, by phone, or by mail, and a replay of the meeting will be available for one month.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing two Class II directors, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by January 4, 2027, and director nominations follow specific bylaw procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board is divided into three classes, with staggered terms; a majority are independent under Nasdaq rules.

• Board leadership combines CEO and Chairman roles, with a Lead Director providing independent oversight.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Government Affairs, all with independent members except Government Affairs.

• The board met nine times in 2025, and all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• No shareholder rights plan is in place.