Strong governance strengthens every decision we make. We hold ourselves accountable through independent oversight, ethical standards, and transparent engagement with our shareholders.
Standex’s governance practices are designed to maximize long-term shareholder value through integrity, compliance, and effective Board oversight. The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that define the roles, responsibilities, and expectations at every level of the organization.
All non-employee directors are independent. All Board committees are comprised solely of independent directors. Lead Independent Director in place.
Full Board and committee oversight of risk, including cybersecurity. Annual board and committee self-evaluations. ESG strategy and reporting oversight.
Code of Conduct applies to directors and all employees. SEC-compliant clawback policy. Anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies in effect.
Annual advisory approval of executive compensation. Independent compensation consultant reports directly to the Compensation Committee. Stock ownership guidelines for directors and executive officers.
From board leadership to cybersecurity, here’s how we put accountability into practice.
The Board evaluates its leadership structure annually to best serve shareholder interests. As part of our Corporate Governance framework, a combined CEO and Chair role provides unified leadership, balanced by an engaged Lead Independent Director and four standing committees — Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Innovation & Technology.
The Board held 7 meetings in FY25, with committees convening an additional 17 sessions. Each director attended at least 75% of all Board and committee meetings on which they served. All Board members attended the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
Standex views legal and regulatory compliance as the foundation for ethical business practices. In FY25, we appointed a dedicated Corporate Compliance Counsel to strengthen policies, enhance training, and investigate any alleged violations.
Our Code of Conduct applies globally to all employees, officers, and Board members. Employees receive and formally acknowledge the Code annually, supported by interactive compliance training. A 24/7 anonymous reporting hotline operates across all locations worldwide. No waivers have been granted during FY25 or any prior period.
Standex maintains direct channels for shareholder communication with the Board of Directors. Shareholders and interested parties can reach the Board via email at boardofdirectors@standex.com or by written correspondence directed to the Corporate Governance Officer.
Standex maintains cybersecurity risk insurance appropriate to its risk profile.
15 info security incidents over 3 years (FY23–FY25)
