COOPER COMPANIES INC

For the period ended Apr 2, 2025. Filed Feb 19, 2025.

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Apr 2, 2025 · Filed Feb 19, 2025

COO$62.36-1.8%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Contents

Nicholas S. Khadder

Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Dated: February 19, 2025

Table of Contents

PROXY SUMMARY	1
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	5
Role of the Board	5
Board Leadership	5
Board Independence	5
Board Meetings and Attendance	6
Annual Board and Committee Self Evaluations	6
Related Party Policy and Transactions	6
Board and Committee Structure	7
Board of Directors’ Role in Risk Oversight	9
Corporate Governance Policies	10
AUDIT MATTERS	12
Report of the Audit Committee	14
DIRECTORS	15
Director Nomination Process	15
The Nominees	15
Compensation of Directors	24
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY	27
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	31
Compensation Discussion and Analysis	31
Report of the Organization & Compensation Committee	45

Executive Compensation Tables	46
Summary Compensation Table	46
Grants of Plan Based Awards	48
Outstanding Equity at Fiscal Year-End	49
Option Exercises and Stock Vested	51
Pension Benefits	51
Potential Payments Upon Termination or a Change in Control	52
Pay Versus Performance	56
CEO Pay Ratio	60
PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF DIRECTORS	61
PROPOSAL 2 — AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION	62
PROPOSAL 3 — RATIFY INDEPENDENT AUDITOR	64
PROPOSAL 4 — ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	65
OTHER INFORMATION	66
Ownership of the Company	66
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports	68
Stockholder Proposals and Nominations for Director	69
General Information	70
APPENDIX A	74
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES	75

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