Netlist (NLST) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for September 18, 2026, at UCI Research Park, Irvine, CA.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials online or request copies by mail or email.

• Voting instructions are provided for online, telephone, and mail participation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting: Chun K. Hong, Blake Welcher, and Jun Cho.

• Ratification of Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.

• Other business may be transacted as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR the auditor ratification proposal.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board of Directors consists of at least three nominees up for election for a one-year term.