On November 1, 2023, Politan Capital Management LP announced that it has entered into a non-disclosure agreement with Azenta, Inc and is currently engaging in discussions with the Company?s management and board of directors concerning the Company?s business, strategies and corporate governance. Coincident with these discussions, due to the November 2, 2023 nomination deadline in the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the Bylaws), on October 30, 2023, Politan Capital NY LLC, in compliance with the Bylaws, submitted to the Company its formal notice to nominate candidates for election to the Board, one of whom is Politan?s Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Quentin Koffey.