Cadre (CDRE) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026, via live webcast; shareholders can vote online or by proxy card.

• Key proposals include electing five directors and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Shareholders of record as of April 7, 2026, are eligible to vote; each share equals one vote.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online; strong encouragement for advance voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect five nominees to the Board of Directors for a one-year term.

• Proposal 2: Ratify KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Shareholders may submit additional business or procedural matters at the meeting.

• Plurality vote required for directors; majority for auditor ratification.

• Shareholder proposals for 2027 must be submitted by December 25, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of five members, majority independent; Chairman is also CEO.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with independent members.

• Lead independent director presides over executive sessions of independent directors.

• Board held six meetings in 2025; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Board reviews and maintains codes of ethics, governance guidelines, and committee charters.