Value Line (VALU) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, will be held virtually, with shareholders able to vote electronically or by proxy.

• Only holders of record as of August 12, 2025, are entitled to vote; 9,409,522 shares outstanding, each with one vote.

• Main agenda is the election of directors; no other specific business or shareholder proposals are listed.

• Proxy materials are available online, and shareholders are encouraged to submit questions in advance.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of directors is the primary voting matter; all nominees are listed on the proxy card.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by May 1, 2026, following specific by-law procedures.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation is held every three years, with the next scheduled for 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board combines CEO and Chairman roles, with oversight enhanced by independent Audit and Compensation Committees.

• Four board meetings held in fiscal 2025, with 100% attendance by directors.

• Board does not have a nominating committee; full board handles director selection.

• Four of six directors are independent under NASDAQ rules; company qualifies as a controlled company due to majority ownership by AB & Co.

• Director qualifications emphasize financial, legal, and operational expertise.