Intelligent Protection Management (IPM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Completed first year as a managed technology solutions provider after acquiring Newtek Technology Solutions, Inc., streamlining operations and vendor relationships, and achieving managed recurring revenue growth and expense optimization in fiscal 2025.

• Maintained high customer retention with a VIP service model, entering new markets with near zero churn and expanding managed technology solutions business.

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, will be held virtually to increase shareholder participation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and ratifying Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Board recommends voting “FOR” all director nominees and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 16, 2026, or as specified if the meeting date changes.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of seven members with diverse backgrounds in leadership, finance, technology, and capital markets.

• Majority of directors are independent; board committees include audit, compensation, nominating and corporate governance, and strategic transactions.

• Board held five meetings in 2025; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Board values diversity and has a mix of skills and experience relevant to the company’s strategy.