Company: EHC
Filing Date: 2025-04-01
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000785161-25-000013
Chunk: 42

Company: Encompass Health Corp
Filing Date: 2025-04-01
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 42
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, continuity, and stability exist on the board. The average tenure of the directors is approximately 6.4 years. Both the board of directors and the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee believe diversity of skills, perspectives and experiences as represented on the board as a whole, in addition to the primary factors, attributes or qualities discussed below, promote improved monitoring and evaluation of management on behalf of the stockholders and produces more creative thinking and solutions. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee considers the distinctive skills, perspectives, and experiences that candidates of various backgrounds, geographic origins, and professional experiences offer in the broader context of the primary evaluation described below. Four of our directors are female, and three of our directors identify as members of underrepresented groups. For a discussion of the individual experiences and qualifications of our board members, please refer to the section entitled “Items of Business Requiring Your Vote - Proposal 1: Election of Directors” in this proxy statement.

#### Criteria for Board Members
In evaluating the suitability of individual candidates and nominees, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and our board of directors consider relevant factors, including, but not limited to: a general understanding of marketing, finance, information technology and cybersecurity, governmental relations, corporate strategy and other elements relevant to the operation of a large publicly-traded company in today’s business environment, senior leadership experience, an understanding of our business, educational and professional background, diversity of skills, perspectives and experiences, character, and whether the candidate would satisfy the independence standards of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”). The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee also considers the following attributes or qualities in evaluating the suitability of candidates and nominees to the board:

• Integrity : Candidates should demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity in their personal and professional dealings.

• Accountability : Candidates should be willing to be accountable for their decisions as directors.

• Judgment : Candidates should possess the ability to provide wise and thoughtful counsel on a broad range of issues.

• Responsibility : Candidates should interact with each other in a manner which encourages responsible, open, challenging and inspired discussion. Directors must be able to comply with all duties of care, loyalty, and confidentiality.

• High Performance Standards : Candidates should have a history of achievements which reflects high standards for themselves and others.

• Commitment and Enthusiasm : Candidates should be committed to, and enthusiastic about, their performance for the Company as directors, both in absolute terms and relative to their peers. Directors should be free from conflicts of interest and be able to devote sufficient time to satisfy their