Cabot (CBT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, to be held virtually via the internet.

• Proxy materials and 2025 Annual Report are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote electronically and can opt for electronic delivery of future materials.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors to serve terms expiring in 2029: Sean D. Keohane, Raffiq Nathoo, and Thierry Vanlancker.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board of Directors has nominated three individuals for election to the class of directors with terms expiring in 2029.