ESCO Technologies announces retirement of Executive Chairman Victor L. Richey; Board changes effective June 30, 2023

ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC

Victor L. Richey resigned as director and Executive Chairman due to retirement; no disagreement with the company.
Board size reduced from nine to eight; Lead Director position eliminated; James M. Stolze remains as director.
Independent director Robert J. Phillippy appointed Chair of the Board with prorated $42,500 cash retainer for 2023.
Phillippy moved from Audit to Human Resources Committee; Janice L. Hess joins Audit; Patrick M. Dewar named Audit Chair with $6,250 prorated retainer.
Executive Committee now consists of Chair Phillippy and CEO Bryan H. Sayler.

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Departed

Victor L. Richey

Executive Chairman

ESE · ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC

Effective: 2023-06-30
Filed: July 6, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

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.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Victor L. Richey resigned as Executive Chairman at ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Chairman

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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.

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