NL Industries (NL) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 16, 2024, at Dallas, Texas.

• Proxy materials, including the 2024 Annual Report and Proxy Statement, are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders can vote electronically or request paper/email copies of materials at no charge.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of seven director nominees is on the agenda.

• Nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation will be held.

• Proxies may vote on other business as may properly come before the meeting.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR the executive compensation proposal.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven individuals are nominated for election to the board: Loretta J. Feehan, John E. Harper, Kevin B. Kramer, Meredith Mendes, Cecil H. Moore, Jr., Courtney J. Riley, and Michael S. Simmons.