Company: MWA
Filing Date: 2025-12-19
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001350593-25-000069
Chunk: 12

Company: Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-12-19
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 12
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 qualified candidates to serve on the Board and recommending nominees to be submitted to our stockholders for election at each annual meeting. After the Governance Committee completes its evaluation of candidates, it presents its recommendation to the Board for consideration and approval.

We strive to maintain a well-rounded Board whose collective body of skills and experience supports achievement of the Company’s strategy. We work to balance industry expertise with independence and the institutional knowledge of longer-tenured directors with the fresh perspectives brought by new directors. The Governance Committee uses a matrix of key skills and experiences to evaluate candidates. The Governance Committee carefully reviews all directors and director candidates in light of these factors based on the context of the current and anticipated composition of the Board and our current and anticipated strategic and operating requirements. In reviewing a director candidate, the Governance Committee considers the following elements as qualifications required of all directors:

| •Personal ethics and integrity 
 •Independence                  |     | •Collaborative skills 
 •Interpersonal skills |     | •Commitment      
 •Business acumen |

The Governance Committee expects and intends the Board to be composed of directors with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences. Although the Board does not have a formal policy regarding diversity, diversity is among the criteria considered by the Board when evaluating candidates. Diversity may include gender, race, ethnicity, geographic origin or personal, educational and professional experience. The Governance Committee further believes the backgrounds and qualifications of the directors, considered as a group, should provide an appropriate mix of experience, knowledge and abilities that will enhance the Board’s oversight role.

After almost 15 years of distinguished service as a director on our Board, Mr. Thomas Hansen will retire at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Hansen has more than 30 years of experience in senior executive positions with multiple companies, including service as a Vice Chair, Executive Vice President, and General Manager. Mr. Hansen’s executive and operational experience have contributed significantly to the Company’s success. His retirement marks the end of a tenure that has laid the foundation for our continuing long-term success — one defined by steady leadership, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Mr. Hansen has served on multiple Board committees, including as Chair of the Audit Committee. His integrity, intelligence, diligence, and attention to detail have consistently helped to strengthen our governance and financial oversight. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Hansen has always brought a thoughtful, broad perspective on business strategy, capital allocation, employee relations, and operations to the Board and management. We take this opportunity to thank Mr. Hansen for his many years