Ascent Industries (ACNT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, will be held virtually via live webcast; shareholders of record as of April 16, 2026, are eligible to vote.

• Proxy materials, including the 2025 Annual Report and Form 10-K, are available electronically, with paper copies upon request.

• Shareholders can vote by Internet, phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting; cumulative voting is permitted for director elections.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of seven director nominees, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay), and (3) ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR say-on-pay, and FOR auditor ratification.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received by December 31, 2026, and comply with bylaw requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board set at seven members; all nominees have consented to serve if elected.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation & Long-Term Incentive, and Corporate Governance, all comprised of independent directors per NASDAQ rules.

• Board leadership structure separates Chairman and CEO roles; directors must be under 75 at election.

• Board met five times in 2025; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Stock ownership guidelines require directors to hold shares equal to 4x board retainer; CEO at 4x base salary.