MSA Safety (MSA) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors for terms expiring in 2029, with nominees William M. Lambert, Diane M. Pearse, and Nishan J. Vartanian recommended by the board.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation for named executive officers.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election at the annual meeting.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Shareholders are asked to provide an advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers.