CHEMED CORP

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

‎May 18, 2026

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Chemed Corporation will be held at the Queen City Club, 331 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio on May 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time for the following purposes:

(1)To elect directors;

(2)To ratify the selection of independent accountants by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;

(3) To hold an advisory vote to approve executive compensation; and

(4)To transact any other business properly brought before the meeting.

The above matters are described in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice. You are urged, after reading the Proxy Statement, to vote your shares by proxy by either: (a) completing, signing, dating and returning your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided, or (b) voting by telephone, or (c) voting via the Internet using the instructions on your proxy card. Voting instructions are described in more detail in the Proxy Statement.

Your vote is extremely important. If you have any questions or require any assistance with voting your shares, please contact the Board of Directors’ proxy solicitor:

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

Stockholders Toll-Free: (877) 800-5194

Banks and Brokers: (212) 750-5833

Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 23, 2026 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.

Brian C. JudkinsSecretary

April 6, 2026

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