ESCO Technologies Inc. effective June 30, 2023, consistent with the Company’s May 9, 2023 Form 8-K and press release, Victor L. Richey resigned as a director and as Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Richey’s resignation was due to his retirement and was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter. The resignation of James M. Stolze as Lead Director became effective, and the position of Lead Director was eliminated; but Mr. Stolze remains on the Board as a director.

Independent director Robert J. Phillippy became Chair of the Board. Mr. Phillippy moved from the Audit and Finance Committee to the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and independent director Janice L. Hess replaced Mr. Phillippy on the Audit and Finance Committee.