CARRIAGE SERVICES INC — fact timeline

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-12 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 5 - RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Proposal 5 was the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The result of the vote was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 13,803,398 43,409 3,217 — Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Approval of the Second Amendment to the Company's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-12 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 4 - APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S 2017 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Proposal 4 was the approval of the Second Amendment to the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The result of the vote was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 6,138,408 5,843,510 13,760 1,854,346 Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Second Amendment to the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on Named Executive Officers' compensation at the 2026-05-12 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3 - ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ COMPENSATION Proposal 3 was to approve, on an advisory basis, our Named Executive Officers’ compensation, as disclosed in our Proxy Statement. The result of the vote was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 11,879,875 104,954 10,849 1,854,346 Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Named Executive Officer compensation, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, was approved on an advisory basis.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported first quarter March 31, 2026 results: revenue $106.1 million, net income $13.5 million, EPS $0.84. Guidance reaffirmed.

“million. Carlos Quezada, Vice Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are pleased by our first-quarter performance, particularly against a strong prior-year comparison. Total revenue of $106.1 million declined modestly by $0.9 million, driven primarily by a 5.8% decrease in comparable funeral volume. However, our cemetery portfolio demonstrated solid growth, finishing the”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC: The Board approved amendments to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including technical updates, clarification of compliance requirements, and expanded policies on suppliers/vendors, environmental, and discrimination/retaliation/harassment (effective 2024-10-30).

“Effective October 30, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Carriage Services. Inc. (the “Company”), on the recommendation of the Board’s Audit Committee, approved various amendments to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”), which applies to all directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. In addition to making certain technical and administrative updates, the amendments to the Code include, among other things, summarizing and clarifying the Company’s existing compliance requirements and also identifies and expands upon certain policies, including those related to suppliers and vendors, environmental, and discrimination, retaliation and harassment.”

Edmondo Robinson was elected as Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On October 30, 2024, pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws, and upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance Committee, the Board elected Edmondo Robinson to serve as a Class II Director until the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Kathryn Shanley was appointed as Interim Principal Financial Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“the Company’s Board appointed Kathryn Shanley as the Company’s interim Principal Financial Officer, effective June 6, 2024”

L. Kian Granmayeh resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On June 6, 2024, L. Kian Granmayeh informed Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) that he would resign from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company effective July 1, 2024”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM at the 2024-05-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3 – RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Proposal 3 was the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The result of the vote was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 11,948,683.04 49,718.00 44,611.00 — Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ COMPENSATION at the 2024-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 2 was to approve, on an advisory basis, our Named Executive Officers’ compensation, as disclosed in our Proxy Statement. The result of the vote was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 8,227,375.38 1,830,402.87 53,746.80 1,931,487.00 Pursuant to the foregoing vote, the Named Executive Officer compensation, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting, was approved on an advisory basis.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Election of Somer Webb as Class I Director at the 2024-05-14 meeting.

“☐ ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. On May 14, 2024, Carriage Services, Inc.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Election of Julie Sanders as Class I Director at the 2024-05-14 meeting.

“☐ ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. On May 14, 2024, Carriage Services, Inc.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $103.5 million, net income $7.0 million, EPS $0.45. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Company Highlights: • Total revenue of $103.5 million led to growth of 8.4% over the prior-year quarter, primarily driven by a 38.4% increase in cemetery preneed sales; • GAAP diluted EPS of $0.45 and Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.75, compared to $0.57 and $0.56 in the prior-year quarter, respectively;”

L. Kian Granmayeh changed role as Principal Accounting Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“In connection with the appointment of Ms. Shanley as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) , effective March 25, 2024, L. Kian Granmayeh ceased serving as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer.”

Kathryn Shanley was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Effective March 25, 2024, Kathryn Shanley has been appointed to serve as Carriage Service, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer).”

Adeola Olaniyan changed role as Principal Accounting Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“In connection with the appointment of Mr. Granmayeh as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective February 21, 2024, Adeola Olaniyan ceased serving as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer. Ms. Olaniyan continues to serve as the Company’s Corporate Controller.”

L. Kian Granmayeh was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Effective February 21, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed L. Kian Granmayeh, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

“Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”

Melvin C. Payne changed role as Executive Chairman of the Board at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“on February 22, 2024 (the “Transition Date”), Melvin C. Payne, the Company’s founder and former Chief Executive Officer, will cease to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC updated its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $97,678, net income $8,286, EPS $0.53. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Mr. Quezada. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (000’s except margins and EPS) 2022 2023 2022 2023 GAAP Metrics: Total revenue $ 90,600 $ 97,678 $ 188,761 $ 193,192 Net income $ 10,899 $ 8,286 $ 27,301 $ 17,130 Net income margin 12.0% 8.5% 14.5% 8.9% Diluted EPS $ 0.69 $ 0.53 $ 1.70 $ 1.10 Cash provided by operating”

Julie Sanders was elected as Class II Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“the Board elected Julie Sanders to serve as a Class II Director until the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Barry K. Fingerhut resigned as Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On July 24, 2023, Barry K. Fingerhut, a member of the Carriage Services, Inc. (“Carriage” or the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”), provided notice of his resignation from the Board of the Company, effective on July 25, 2023.”

Somer Webb was elected as Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On July 5, 2023, pursuant to the authority granted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) by the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Carriage Services, Inc. (“Carriage” or the “Company”), the Board increased the size of the Board from six to seven directors, and upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance Committee, elected Somer Webb to serve as a Class I Director until the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC: Amended and restated by-laws to remove Board's ability to reject a director's resignation in uncontested elections; also incorporated ministerial changes (effective 2023-06-21).

“On June 21, 2023, the Board approved and adopted amended and restated by-laws, effective as of June 21, 2023 (the “Amended and Restated By-laws”). Among other things, the amendments effected by the Amended and Restated By-laws remove the ability of the Board to reject the resignation of any director of the Board who fails to receive majority support from the Company’s stockholders in connection with an uncontested election of an incumbent director at an annual meeting of stockholders.”

Steven D. Metzger was appointed as President at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“the Board appointed Steven D. Metzger, age 45, to serve as the Company’s President, along with remaining in his role as Secretary.”

Carlos R. Quezada was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“the Board appointed Carlos R. Quezada, age 52, to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective June 21, 2023”

Melvin C. Payne was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Mr. Payne stepped down as CEO of the Company and the Board approved his appointment as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective June 21, 2023.”

Achille Messac resigned as Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On June 15, 2023, Dr. Achille Messac, a member of the Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”), provided notice of his resignation from the Board of the Company, effective on that date.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC: Amended and restated bylaws to enhance procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations, clarify meeting powers, and make other changes (effective 2023-05-16).

“On May 16, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted amended and restated by-laws, effective as of May 16, 2023 (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”).”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-16 meeting.

“Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 12,200,921 86,045 7,611 —”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on Named Executive Officers' compensation at the 2023-05-16 meeting.

“One Year Two Years Three Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 9,635,095 30,350 841,433 8,908 1,778,789”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders rejected Advisory vote on Named Executive Officers' compensation at the 2023-05-16 meeting.

“Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 5,251,471 5,252,926 11,390 1,778,789”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC shareholders voted on Election of Class III directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting at the 2023-05-16 meeting.

“Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Douglas B. Meehan 5,186,668 5,329,120 1,778,789 Donald D. Patteson, Jr. 5,029,684 5,486,104 1,778,789”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC updated its first quarter ended March 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”

Kian Granmayeh was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Effective March 13, 2023, Kian Granmayeh has been appointed to serve as Carriage Service, Inc.’s (the “ Company ”) Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer).”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC: Amendments to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, effective February 22, 2023, summarizing and clarifying compliance requirements and expanding policies on bribery, kickbacks, antitrust, political activity, and improper influence on auditors (effective 2023-02-22).

“Effective February 22, 2023, the Company’s Board, on the recommendation of the Board’s Audit Committee, approved various amendments to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”), which applies to all directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.”

Carlos R. Quezada was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Board at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On February 22, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Carlos R. Quezada, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to serve as a Class II director, effective immediately, until the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The Board also appointed Mr. Quezada to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported FY 2023 results: revenue $375-$385 million, EPS $2.25-$2.40. Guidance initiated.

“For 2023, we are forecasting total revenue in the range of $375-$385 million, adjusted consolidated EBITDA in the range of $110-$115 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.25-$2.40.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported FY 2022 results: revenue $370,174, net income $41,381, EPS $2.63.

“GAAP Metrics: Total revenue (1) $ 95,931 $ 93,916 $ 375,886 $ 370,174 Net income $ 13,347 $ 8,220 $ 33,159 $ 41,381 Net income margin 13.9% 8.8% 8.8% 11.2% Diluted EPS $ 0.77 $ 0.53 $ 1.81 $ 2.63”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC reported Q4 2022 results: revenue $93,916, net income $8,220, EPS $0.53.

“GAAP Metrics: Total revenue (1) $ 95,931 $ 93,916 $ 375,886 $ 370,174 Net income $ 13,347 $ 8,220 $ 33,159 $ 41,381 Net income margin 13.9% 8.8% 8.8% 11.2% Diluted EPS $ 0.77 $ 0.53 $ 1.81 $ 2.63”

Adeola Olaniyan was appointed as interim Principal Financial Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Effective January 2, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Adeola Olaniyan as the Company’s interim Principal Financial Officer until a permanent replacement is identified.”

Carl Benjamin Brink resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Carl Benjamin Brink, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company, resigned from his role on January 2, 2023.”

CARRIAGE SERVICES INC amended Credit Agreement Amendment with the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2022-12-09).

“On December 9, 2022, Carriage Services, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a third amendment (the “ Credit Agreement Amendment ”) to its first amended and restated credit agreement dated May 13, 2021 (as amended, the “ Amended Credit Agreement ”), with the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.”

Carl Benjamin Brink resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On September 27, 2022, Carl Benjamin Brink informed Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) that he plans to resign from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company effective January 2, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).”

Donald D. Patteson, Jr. was appointed as Lead Independent Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“Effective with Mr. Leibman’s resignation, the Board appointed Donald D. Patteson, Jr. as Lead Independent Director.”

Bryan D. Leibman resigned as Director at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On May 17, 2022, Carriage Services, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As described in Item 5.07 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, at the Annual Meeting, a greater number of votes were withheld than were voted for Bryan D. Leibman’s election to the Board of Directors (the “Board”). In accordance with the Company’s Second Amended and Restated By-laws, effective May 17, 2022, Mr. Leibman promptly tendered, and the Board accepted, his resignation.”

Carlos R. Quezada was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.

“On February 23, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Carlos R. Quezada, age 51, to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer.”