Innospec (IOSP) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
26 Mar, 2026Executive summary
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on May 8, 2026, in New York, with voting on three main proposals: election of two Class I Directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of the independent auditor.
Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or in person, with a record date of March 13, 2026, and 24,890,467 shares outstanding.
The Board recommends voting FOR all proposals and nominees.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Proposal 1: Election of two Class I Directors (Elizabeth K. Arnold and Claudia P. Poccia) to serve until 2029.
Proposal 2: Advisory (non-binding) approval of executive compensation for Named Executive Officers.
Proposal 3: Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by November 27, 2026.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board consists of seven members, six of whom are independent; separate Chairman and CEO roles.
Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Corporate Governance/Sustainability) are fully independent.
Annual board and committee self-evaluations, director orientation, and continuing education are conducted.
Board diversity, skills, and experience are emphasized in director recruitment.
No family relationships or material related party transactions among directors and executives.
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