QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 16, 2026, with voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, or by mail, and may change their vote up to the meeting date.

• The Board recommends voting for all director nominees, for the say-on-pay proposal, and for the external auditor proposal.

• Proxy materials are available online, and the company uses a notice-and-access method to reduce paper use.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing 10 directors for one-year terms, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying KPMG as the independent auditor.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or director nominations for future meetings, following specific bylaw procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of 10 members, with all but the CEO considered independent.

• Board leadership is separated between an independent Chair and the CEO.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and Science and Technology, all composed of independent directors.

• Directors are elected annually, and the Board conducts regular evaluations and executive sessions.

• Board diversity includes gender and ethnic representation, and directors are subject to stock ownership guidelines.