The Cooper Companies (COO) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in San Ramon, California.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on key proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors, with each nominee recommended for approval by the board.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election.

• Director slate includes Colleen E. Jay, Barbara A. Carbone, Lawrence E. Kurzius, Cynthia L. Lucchese, Teresa S. Madden, Maria Rivas, M.D., Walter M Rosebrough, Jr., Robert S. Weiss, and Albert G. White III.