RTX (RTX) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record $268 billion backlog in 2025, with 23% year-over-year growth and strong demand in aerospace and defense markets.

• Delivered robust financial results: $88.6 billion in net sales, $10.6 billion in operating cash flow, and $7.9 billion in free cash flow.

• Increased dividend per share by 7.9% and returned $3.6 billion to investors, marking the 89th consecutive year of dividend payments.

• Advanced strategic priorities through $2.6 billion in capital expenditures and $7.7 billion in R&D investments.

• Outperformed S&P 500 with a 61% total shareholder return in 2025.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: election of ten director nominees, advisory approval of executive compensation, and appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board comprises ten nominees with diverse expertise in leadership, industry, finance, risk management, and technology.

• 9 out of 10 director nominees are independent; robust Independent Lead Director role ensures strong oversight.

• Board regularly reviews strategy, risk, and succession planning; 99% attendance at meetings in 2025.

• Ongoing board refreshment with recent changes in composition and leadership succession.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations drive continuous improvement.