Ennis (EBF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, with shareholders invited to vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Proxy materials are provided electronically to reduce costs and expedite delivery; shareholders can request paper copies.

• Only shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025, are eligible to vote.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing two directors for three-year terms, ratifying CohnReznick LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Cumulative voting rights are available for director elections.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by February 5, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members in staggered three-year terms; majority are independent.

• Two director nominees for 2025: Barbara T. Clemens (re-election) and Walter D. Gruenes (new nominee).

• Board diversity includes gender and ethnic representation; 44% of directors are minorities or women.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating/Governance, all comprised of independent directors.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted.

• Non-employee directors must maintain stock ownership equal to six times their annual retainer.