Ascent Industries (ACNT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, will be held virtually via webcast; shareholders of record as of April 16, 2025, are eligible to vote.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically to reduce costs, with paper copies available upon request.

• Shareholders can vote by Internet, phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting; cumulative voting is permitted for director elections.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of five director nominees, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay), and (3) ratification of Moss Adams, LLP as independent auditor for 2025.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR say-on-pay, and FOR auditor ratification.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be received by December 31, 2025, and comply with SEC and bylaw requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of five members, with three determined to be independent under Nasdaq rules.

• All directors attended at least 75% of meetings in 2024; all attended the 2024 virtual annual meeting.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation & Long-Term Incentive, and Corporate Governance, all comprised of independent directors.

• Director resignation policy requires any nominee not receiving a majority vote to tender resignation.

• Retirement policy prohibits nomination of directors aged 75 or older.

• Board leadership structure separates Chairman and CEO roles.

• Shareholders may communicate with the Board via the Corporate Secretary.