Data Storage (DTST) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026, at Marriott Melville, NY, with voting available online or in person.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and annual report for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Ratification of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement.

• Other business may be addressed as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election.

• Nominees include Charles M. Piluso, Harold J. Schwartz, Thomas C. Kempster, John Argen, Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr., Matthew Grover, Todd Correll, Clifford Stein, Nancy M. Stallone, and Uwayne A. Mitchell.