Ennis (EBF) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, with shareholders invited to vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Proxy materials are provided electronically to reduce costs and expedite delivery; shareholders can request paper copies.

• Voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or in person; detailed procedures ensure all shareholders can participate.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing three directors for three-year terms and one director for a two-year term, ratifying CohnReznick LLP as auditor, and a non-binding say-on-pay for executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Cumulative voting rights are available for director elections.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by February 4, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members in staggered three-year terms; majority are independent under NYSE rules.

• Board diversity includes gender and ethnic representation; 44% of directors are minorities or women.

• Committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance, all comprised of independent directors.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted.

• Directors must maintain stock ownership equal to six times their annual retainer.