Adeia (ADEA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026, to be held virtually, with all stockholders encouraged to participate online and vote on key proposals.

• Key business highlights for 2025 include $443.4 million in revenue (an 18% increase), new and renewed licensing agreements across media and semiconductor sectors, and execution of capital allocation strategies such as debt repayment, dividends, share repurchases, and patent acquisitions.

• The company maintains high standards of corporate governance, with an independent chairman, majority independent board, and robust committee structures.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on: (1) election of seven directors; (2) advisory approval of executive compensation; (3) amendment to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to add 10,700,000 shares; (4) ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor; and (5) other business as may arise.

• The board unanimously recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 annual meeting must be submitted by November 25, 2026, to be considered for inclusion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of seven members, six of whom are independent; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings in 2025.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• The board emphasizes diversity, experience, and independence in director nominations and committee assignments.

• Stockholders can communicate directly with the board, and all directors are expected to attend annual meetings.