Innovative Aerosystems (IA) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026, to elect seven directors, ratify the auditor, and hold advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency.

• Shareholders of record as of January 26, 2026, are eligible to vote; 17,778,343 shares outstanding.

• Proxy materials are available online, and voting can be done by mail, phone, or internet.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of seven directors, ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor, advisory vote on executive compensation, and advisory vote on say-on-pay frequency.

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees, for auditor ratification, for a three-year say-on-pay frequency, and for executive compensation.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received between November 17 and December 17, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of seven nominees, all current directors, with diverse backgrounds in aerospace, finance, law, and business.

• Six directors are independent per Nasdaq standards; all key committees are fully independent.

• Board leadership is split between CEO and Chairman roles.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Investment, and Nominating & Corporate Governance.

• Annual board and committee self-assessments are conducted.