Agilent Technologies (A) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, with four director elections, advisory vote on executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a proposal to declassify the Board over three years.

• Board recommends voting for all proposals, citing alignment with long-term strategy, governance best practices, and shareholder feedback.

• Forward-looking statements are included, with risks detailed in the Annual Report.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four directors nominated for three-year terms: Judy Gawlik Brown, Sue H. Rataj, George A. Scangos, Ph.D., and Dow R. Wilson.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation, with Board recommending approval based on pay-for-performance alignment.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Proposal to declassify the Board, transitioning to annual elections by 2029, following strong shareholder support.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten of eleven directors are independent; Board has a mix of skills, experience, and tenure.

• Independent Chairperson, regular executive sessions, annual self-assessments, and majority voting policy.

• Proxy access for shareholders and robust stock ownership guidelines for directors.

• Board refreshment ongoing, with four new independent directors in the past five years.