Cabot (CBT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, with voting open until March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies by February 27, 2025.

• Meeting will be held virtually, with instructions for in-person or proxy voting provided.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four directors, each to serve until 2028.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

• Approval of the 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

• Other business may be transacted as appropriate at the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees: Michael M. Morrow, Thierry Vanlancker, Michelle E. Williams, Frank A. Wilson.

• All nominees recommended by the board for election.