DSS (DSS) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, to elect seven directors, ratify the independent auditor, and hold an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Proxy materials distributed to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2024, with voting available by mail, phone, or online.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing seven directors, ratifying Grassi & Co. as auditor for 2024, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• No shareholder proposals were received for the 2024 meeting.

• Board recommends a “FOR” vote on all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven director nominees listed, including Ambrose Chan Heng Fai (Chairman), José Escudero, Lim Sheng Hon Danny, William Wu Wai Leung (Lead Independent Director), Tung Moe Chan, Joanne Wong Hiu Pan, and Frankie Wong Shui Yeung.

• Four directors qualify as independent under NYSE American rules.

• Board committees: Audit (chaired by William Wu), Compensation and Management Resources (chaired by José Escudero), and Nominating and Corporate Governance (chaired by Frankie Wong).

• All directors attended last year’s annual meeting; board and committee meetings had high attendance.

• Code of Ethics adopted and available on the company website.