Standex International (SXI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the corporate headquarters in Salem, NH, with shareholders of record as of August 25, 2026, eligible to vote on key proposals.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote via internet, phone, mail, or in person, with detailed instructions provided for each method.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to reduce costs and environmental impact, with print copies available upon request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Three proposals are up for vote: election of three directors for three-year terms, advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for FY 2027.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders can submit proposals or director nominations for the 2027 meeting by following specified procedures and deadlines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of eight directors, with three classes serving staggered three-year terms; 87.5% are independent, and 25% are women.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Innovation & Technology, all composed solely of independent directors.

• Regular board and committee self-evaluations, mandatory retirement age, and annual review of board composition are in place.

• Stock ownership requirements and anti-hedging/pledging policies apply to directors and executives.