Company: SXI
Filing Date: 2025-09-05
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001437749-25-028442
Chunk: 11

Company: STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/
Filing Date: 2025-09-05
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 11
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Required Vote & Recommendation

Approval of this advisory proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast in person or represented by proxy. Abstentions will not count as votes cast on this proposal, so abstentions will have no effect on the outcome. Broker non- votes will be considered as a vote “FOR” this proposal.

The Board recommends that you vote “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

162025 Proxy Statement

Governance

The purpose of corporate governance is to ensure that we maximize shareholder value consistent with a business model of integrity, ethical practices and compliance with all applicable law.

As part of its duties to the Company, the Board monitors and oversees the proper safeguarding of the assets of the Company, the maintenance of appropriate financial and other internal controls and the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the Board monitors and oversees the governance practices of the CEO and senior management.

In order to serve the best interests of shareholders while carrying out its purpose, the Board has established internal guidelines — the Corporate Governance Guidelines — designed to promote effective oversight of the Company’s governance program and principles, beginning with the Board itself. You can access these materials by going to ir.standex.com and clicking on “Governance.” See page 70for instructions on receiving copies of our corporate governance materials.

| Governance Highlights                                                                                                                                                                               |                                                                           |     |   |                                                                   |
| We are committed to good corporate governance, which promotes the long-term interests of our shareholders, strengthens Board and management accountability and helps build public trust in Standex. |                                                                           |     |   |                                                                   |
| Board Practices                                                                                                                                                                                     |                                                                           |     |   |                                                                   |
| ►                                                                                                                                                                                                   | All non-employee directors are independent                                |     | ► | Stock ownership guidelines for directors and executive officers   |
| ►                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Regular executive sessions of independent directors                       |     | ► | Policy against hedging and pledging of Company stock              |
| ►                                                                                                                                                                                                   | All Board committees are comprised solely of independent directors        |     | ► | SEC compliant clawback policy has been adopted                    |
| ►                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Annual Board and committee self-evaluations                               |     | ► | Code of Conduct applies to directors and all employees            |
| ►                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Risk oversight (including cybersecurity) by the full Board and committees |     | ► | Annual advisory approval of executive compensation                |
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