ESAB (ESAB) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials online or request copies before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four Class III director nominees: Melissa Cummings, Shyam P. Kambeyanda, Robert S. Lutz, and Rajiv Vinnakota, with board recommending votes in favor.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers.

• Approval of the Amended and Restated 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

• Other business may be addressed as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election to Class III positions.