Westrock Coffee Company (WEST) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on June 6, 2025, allowing shareholders to participate online, vote, and ask questions in real time, with the aim of increasing attendance and reducing costs.

• Key 2024 challenges included inflation, macroeconomic shifts affecting coffee demand, and delayed production ramp-up at the Conway facility, but progress was made in expanding the customer base, improving metrics, and maintaining liquidity.

• The company remains focused on its five-year goals for farmer impact and shareholder returns, with 2025 expected to be a pivotal year as the Conway facility reaches full production.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing four Class III directors to serve until 2028 and on ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2025.

• The board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR auditor ratification.

• No other shareholder proposals are on the agenda, but other business may be transacted as appropriate.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of 11 members, with 9 independent directors and 3 women and/or underrepresented minorities.

• Separate Chairman and CEO roles, an independent Lead Director, and a Vice Chairman provide layers of independent oversight.

• The board is phasing out its classified structure, with full declassification by 2028.

• Committees (Audit & Finance, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted to ensure effectiveness.