Artivion (AORT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to be held virtually.

• Proxy materials, including the Notice, Proxy Statement, proxy card, and Annual Report, are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, by mail, or virtually at the meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors: Thomas F. Ackerman, Daniel J. Bevevino, Marna P. Borgstrom, James W. Bullock, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Elizabeth A. Hoff, J. Patrick Mackin, Jon W. Salveson, and Anthony B. Semedo.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve compensation of Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy materials.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Proxies may vote on other matters that may properly come before the meeting at their discretion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees and for all proposals presented.

• Instructions provided for withholding authority for individual director nominees.