Archrock (AROC) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong operational and financial results in 2024, including a 64% increase in net income and over 30% growth in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.

• Completed the acquisition of TOPS, adding 580,000 horsepower of electric motor drive compression equipment, enhancing fleet capabilities and sustainability profile.

• Distributed $110 million in dividends and repurchased approximately 733,000 shares, reflecting robust capital returns to stockholders.

• Maintained a record compression fleet utilization rate of 96% and improved contract operations gross margin by 500 basis points to 67%.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on the election of nine director nominees for one-year terms, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2025, and an advisory vote on executive compensation for 2024.

• The Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR both proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine nominees, 78% independent, with 33% gender/racial diversity and a majority of independent directors.

• Separate independent Chairman and CEO roles; all Board committees are 100% independent.

• Annual Board and committee evaluations, robust onboarding and continuing education, and regular stockholder outreach.

• Director compensation is near peer median, with a strong emphasis on equity and stock ownership guidelines.