Company: MRCY
Filing Date: 2025-09-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001049521-25-000029
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Company: MERCURY SYSTEMS INC
Filing Date: 2025-09-10
Form: DEF 14A
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 Board has determined that all of the members of the Board are independent directors, except Mr. Ballhaus, who is Mercury's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. There are no family relationships among any of our current directors, director nominees, and executive officers.

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#### How are nominees for the Board selected?
Our Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending nominees for election to the Board. The Committee will consider nominees recommended by a shareholder if the shareholder submits the nomination in compliance with applicable requirements. With respect to the nominees for Class I director standing for election at the meeting, Mr. Ballhaus, our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, was appointed to the Board in 2022, Ms. Disbrow was appointed to the Board in 2017, and Mr. Lance was appointed to the Board in 2022. Ms. Bua, who joined the Board in January 2025, is a Class II director and is standing for election this year pursuant to our Board Policy for a one-year term until the Class II directors are up for re-election in 2026 for a three year term.

When considering a potential candidate for membership on the Board, the Nominating and Governance Committee will consider any criteria it deems appropriate, including, among other things, the experience and qualifications of any particular candidate as well as such candidate's past or anticipated contributions to the Board and its committees. At a minimum, each nominee is expected to have high personal and professional integrity and demonstrated ability and judgment, and to be effective, with the other directors, in collectively serving the long-term interests of our shareholders. In addition to these minimum qualifications, when considering potential candidates for the Board, the Committee seeks to ensure that the Board is comprised of a majority of independent directors and that the committees of the Board are comprised entirely of independent directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee may also consider any other standards that it deems appropriate, including whether a potential candidate has direct experience in our industry and whether such candidate, if elected, would assist in achieving a mix of directors that represents a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. While we do not have a formal diversity policy, our Board Policy recognizes the benefits that diversity brings to the Board. The Committee generally will evaluate and consider all candidates recommended by our directors, officers, and shareholders. The Committee intends to consider shareholder recommendations for directors using the same criteria that would be used with potential nominees recommended by members of the Committee or others.

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