Adient (ADNT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on March 10, 2026, in Dublin, Ireland, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and share issuance authorities.

• Shareholders of record as of January 14, 2026, are eligible to vote, with multiple voting methods available, including online, phone, mail, or in person.

• Proxy materials are distributed primarily via the Internet to reduce costs and environmental impact, with paper copies available upon request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Eight directors are nominated for one-year terms; all are current directors, with 50% gender or racially/ethnically diverse.

• Proposals include ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, advisory approval of executive compensation, renewal of Board authority to issue shares, and opt-out of statutory preemption rights.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted between September 23 and December 10, 2026, following SEC and company guidelines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of eight members, 87.5% independent, with separated Chair and CEO roles and an independent Chair.

• Committees (Audit, Human Capital and Compensation, Corporate Governance) are fully independent; regular executive sessions are held.

• Board succession, diversity, and annual evaluations are emphasized; proxy access rights are granted to shareholders.