Covista (CVSA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled virtually for November 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Central; voting closes November 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET, or November 9 for plan shares.

• Agenda includes director elections, auditor ratification, an advisory say-on-pay vote, and approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Board recommends For all proposals: 11 director nominees, auditor ratification, say-on-pay, and the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

• Other business may be considered at the meeting or any adjournment.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees: Stephen W. Beard, William W. Burke, Emily C. Chiu, Donna J. Hrinak, Georgette Kiser, Liam Krehbiel, Michael W. Malafronte, Sharon L. O'Keefe, Kenneth J. Phelan, Leslie Storms, and Betty Vandenbosch; Board recommends For each.