Sensient (SXT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, to elect nine directors, approve executive compensation, and ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for 2026.

• Proxy materials and 2025 Annual Report are available online, with voting accessible by phone, internet, or mail.

• Record date for voting is February 27, 2026; majority of outstanding shares required for quorum.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of nine directors, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation, and (3) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors.

• No other shareholder proposals or nominations were received for this meeting.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received by November 11, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board reduced from ten to nine members; one long-serving director not re-nominated as part of refreshment.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation and Development, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Scientific Advisory.

• Eight of nine nominees are independent; board diversity in skills, experience, and backgrounds.

• Lead Director role facilitates independent oversight; board conducts annual self-evaluations and succession planning.

• Director compensation includes cash retainers, restricted stock, and deferred compensation; no increases since 2018.