Allient (ALNT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 7, 2025, with shareholders voting on director elections, executive compensation, frequency of say-on-pay votes, and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders of record as of March 12, 2025, are eligible to vote, with multiple voting methods available including online, phone, mail, and during the meeting.

• Proxy materials and the annual report are available online, and shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance to ensure their votes are counted.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Six directors are up for election, all current incumbents, with majority vote required for election.

• Advisory votes will be held on executive compensation and the frequency of future say-on-pay votes, with the board recommending annual votes.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2025 is on the agenda.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by December 1, 2025, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of six members, five of whom are independent under Nasdaq standards.

• The Chairman is also the CEO, with a Lead Director role to ensure independent oversight.

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

• Directors are expected to attend all meetings, and all attended at least 75% of meetings in 2024.

• Stock ownership guidelines require directors and officers to hold significant equity stakes.