Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, to elect two Class I directors and ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor for 2025.

• Only stockholders of record as of April 22, 2025, are entitled to vote; 53,440,810 shares are outstanding.

• Proxy materials are provided online to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing Martha J. Demski and Alexander Herzick as Class I directors and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as auditor.

• Board recommends voting FOR both proposals.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2026 meeting by December 29, 2025, and director nominations between February 17 and March 19, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of eight directors divided into three staggered classes; only three are independent under Nasdaq rules.

• Board leadership is split between CEO Stephen Gunstream and Chairman Paul Grossman.

• The company is a "controlled company" under Nasdaq rules, allowing exemptions from certain governance requirements.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined charters and responsibilities.

• Board and committees met regularly in 2024, with all directors attending at least 75% of meetings.