Company: CALX
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001406666-25-000011
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Company: CALIX, INC
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form: DEF 14A
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 registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit and the audit fees; discusses with management and the independent registered public accounting firm the results of the annual audit and the review of Calix’s quarterly consolidated financial statements; approves the retention of the independent registered public accounting firm to perform any proposed permissible non-audit services; monitors the rotation of partners of the independent registered public accounting firm on Calix’s engagement team as required by law; reviews Calix’s critical accounting policies and estimates; oversees the internal audit function; oversees the Company’s management of the legal function and compliance program; and annually reviews the Audit Committee charter and the committee’s performance. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter pursuant to applicable standards and rules of the SEC and the NYSE. The Audit Committee’s written charter is available under “Governance” in the Investor Relations section of our website at investor-relations.calix.com .

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Audit Committee may at its discretion retain outside advisors at the Company’s expense.

#### Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing management of Calix’s risks associated with the composition of the Board and its committees and the independence of the Board and potential conflicts of interest as well as for overseeing matters of corporate governance (including environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters). Each director serving on our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is independent within the meaning of the NYSE listing standards.

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as of the Record Date consisted of Messrs. Bowick, Oosterman and Peters, with Mr. Peters serving as the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee chair. During 2024, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee met five times.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations regarding candidates for directorships and the size and composition of the Board. In addition, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing Calix’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and reporting and making recommendations concerning corporate governance matters. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter pursuant to applicable standards and rules of the SEC and the NYSE. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s written charter is available under “Governance” in the Investor Relations section of our website at investor-relations.calix.com .

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may at its discretion retain outside advisors at the Company’s expense.

Director Nominations