Cibus (CBUS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 2, 2026, with voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Stockholders of record as of April 6, 2026, are entitled to vote; each share of Class A Common Stock has one vote.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed online to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on electing nine directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying BDO USA, P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Procedures for submitting proposals and director nominees for the 2027 meeting are detailed, with deadlines and requirements for compliance with SEC rules.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board will reduce from ten to nine members after the meeting; seven of nine will be independent.

• Leadership structure separates CEO and Chairman roles; independence is periodically reviewed.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Strategy, each with defined responsibilities and charters.

• Board and committees met regularly in 2025, with high attendance.

• Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are in place and reviewed annually.