Company: THC
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001193125-25-079143
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Company: TENET HEALTHCARE CORP
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form: DEF 14A
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 with separate ESG Committee |

Our Board has also adopted Corporate Governance Principles that provide the framework for our existing corporate governance policies and practices. These Corporate Governance Principles address in detail matters such as director independence, director qualifications and responsibilities, director compensation, and director and officer stock ownership and retention. For more information, please see our Corporate Governance Principles under the “Governance” heading in the Investors section on our website at www.tenethealth.com*. Board Leadership Structure The Company’s Board periodically evaluates our leadership structure based upon the Company’s best interests and particular circumstances at the time. Dr. Sutaria, our Chief Executive Officer, also serves as Chairman of the Board, and Senator Kerrey, an independent director, serves as Lead Director. In determining the appropriate leadership structure, the Board thoroughly considered a range of factors, including, among others, our strategic priorities and the complexity of our business, Dr. Sutaria’s knowledge of the industry, the various capabilities of our directors, the highly independent composition of the Board, the meaningful responsibilities of the independent Lead Director, and the current environment of our industry. The Board has a high level of confidence in Dr. Sutaria’s leadership and ability to work closely and transparently with our independent directors. Moreover, the Board believes that, in the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sutaria is best positioned to be aware of key issues and risks facing the Company and to serve as a highly effective bridge between the Board and management. The Board believes that Dr. Sutaria’s combined role, together with the strong independent leadership provided by our Lead Director, serves the best interests of the Company and our stockholders at this time.

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Corporate Governance and Board Practices Role of Lead Director The responsibilities of our Lead Director are set forth in our Corporate Governance Principles. Senator Kerrey, as Lead Director of the Board, coordinates the activities of the Board and exercises the robust set of duties described below. Specifically, in his role as Lead Director, Senator Kerrey:

| • |     | Presides at all meetings at which the Chairman is not present |

| • |     | Chairs executive sessions of independent directors of the Board |

| • |     | Serves as the liaison between the Chairman and independent directors |

| • |     | Reviews and approves information sent to the Board |

| • |     | Reviews and approves Board meeting agendas and schedules |

| • |     | Calls meetings of independent directors as necessary |

| • |     | Participates in consultation and direct communication with