Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Proxy Filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of ten director nominees for the board, with the board recommending a vote in favor of each nominee.

• An advisory vote will be held to approve the compensation of named executive officers.

• Shareholders are asked to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten individuals have been nominated for election to the board of directors, with each nominee recommended by the board.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• An advisory vote is scheduled to approve the compensation of the company's named executive officers.