ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026, to be held virtually; record date is April 30, 2026.

• Stockholders will vote on electing four directors, ratifying the external auditor, and other business.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online; multiple voting methods are provided.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing four directors and ratifying Cherry Bekaert LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR auditor ratification.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or nominations for the 2027 meeting between January 15 and February 14, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of four directors: Graeme P. Rein, Wesley T. Pollard, Joseph A. Staples, and Brian R. Balbirnie.

• Three directors are independent per NYSE and SEC standards.

• Audit and Compensation Committees are established, each chaired by an independent director.

• Board and committees met regularly in 2025, with full attendance by all directors.

• Directors and officers are indemnified to the fullest extent allowed by Delaware law; D&O insurance is in place.

• Code of ethics and insider trading policy are adopted and enforced.