On January 21, 2021, Starboard Value LP announced that it has delivered a letter to Gregory Page, Chairman of Corteva, Inc.'s Board of Directors. In the letter, Starboard Value expressed its view that the Company’s operating performance can be meaningfully improved and significant opportunities exist within the control of management and the Board of Directors to unlock substantial value for all shareholders. In addition, Starboard Value stated that it has decided to nominate 8 director candidates: Jacques Croisetière, Lisa Crutchfield, David C. Everitt, James L. Gallogly, Janet P. Giesselman, Kerry J. Preete, Susan C. Schnabel, and Jeffrey C. Smith for election at the 2021 annual meeting.