IDEX (IEX) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, will be held virtually; shareholders can vote online, by phone, or by mail.

• Record date for voting is March 12, 2026; 74,202,616 shares of common stock outstanding, each with one vote per share.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online; electronic delivery is encouraged to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four Class I directors nominated for three-year terms expiring in 2029.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Shareholders may submit proposals or director nominations for the 2027 meeting, with specific deadlines and requirements outlined.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, nine of whom are independent; average tenure is 5.6 years, average age is 58.7.

• Board diversity includes gender, ethnicity, and international experience; policy to include at least two women and two racially/ethnically diverse candidates in director searches.

• Non-Executive Chair and CEO roles are separated; independent directors chair all committees.

• Annual board and committee assessments, director onboarding, and ongoing education are emphasized.