Ball (BALL) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by April 28, 2026, or April 26, 2026, for plan-held shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors, each recommended by the board for approval.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Approval of an amendment to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.

• Proxies may vote on other matters as permitted by law.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all nominated directors for election.

• Nominees include John A. Bryant, Aaron M. Erter, Ronald J. Lewis, Cynthia A. Niekamp, John E. Panichella, Todd A. Penegor, Cathy D. Ross, Betty J. Sapp, and Stuart A. Taylor II.