Corteva (CTVA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong 2025 performance with expanded earnings, margin growth, and over $1.5 billion returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, while investing in R&D and disruptive technologies for long-term value creation.

• Innovation in seed and crop protection drove margin growth, with Enlist E3 soybeans leading U.S. soybean technology and double-digit volume growth in biologicals.

• Engaged with shareholders representing 48% of outstanding stock to discuss business strategy, governance, sustainability, and compensation.

• Board recommends a slate of 12 highly qualified directors, with two retirements and two new nominees to support the proposed separation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: election of 12 directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay, ratification of PwC as independent auditor, and other business.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR executive compensation, FOR 1 YEAR frequency on say-on-pay, and FOR auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials are available online, and voting can be done by internet, phone, or mail.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 12 members, 92% independent, with 25% women and 17% ethnically/racially diverse; average tenure is 5 years.

• Board committees: Audit, Governance and Compliance, People and Compensation, Sustainability and Innovation—all comprised of independent directors.

• Annual board, committee, and individual director evaluations; regular refreshment and diversity focus.

• Stockholders can nominate directors via proxy access; no super-majority voting requirements.