Byrna Technologies Inc

DEF 14A 1 byrn20241017_def14a.htm FORM DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Andover, MA 01810

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Dear Stockholder:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Byrna Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Byrna”), to be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the offices of Byrna Technologies, Inc. 100 Burtt Rd., Suite 115, Andover, MA 01810. At the meeting, we will be voting on the matters described in the accompanying Proxy Statement.

Items of Business

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Voting

Only stockholders of record as shown in the books of our transfer agent at the close of business on October 14, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. At least ten days prior to the meeting, a complete list of stockholders entitled to vote will be available for inspection by any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, at the Company’s corporate headquarters, 100 Burtt Road, Suite 115, Andover, MA 01810.

On or about October 21, 2024, the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Proxy Materials are first being mailed to our stockholders of record as of the Record Date.

Regardless of whether you expect to attend the meeting, please vote in advance of the meeting by using one of the methods described in the Company’s proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”). As a stockholder of record, you may vote your shares (1) at the meeting, (2) by telephone, (3) through the Internet, or (4) by completing and mailing a proxy card. Specific instructions for voting by telephone or through the Internet are included in the Proxy Statement. If you attend and vote at the meeting, your vote at the meeting will replace any earlier vote you cast.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to be Held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024: The Proxy Statement and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 are available at www.proxyvote.com. The Annual Report, however, is not part of the proxy solicitation material. www.proxyvote.com. The Annual Report, however, is not part of the proxy solicitation material.

By Order of the Board of Directors

/s/ Lisa Wager

Corporate Secretary

Andover MA 01810

October 21, 2024

Even though you may plan to attend the meeting, please vote by telephone, through the Internet, or, if you receive your proxy materials by mail, execute the enclosed proxy card and mail it promptly in the accompanying postage-free return envelope. Stockholders who received proxy materials in the mail are also welcome to vote by telephone or through the Internet by following the instructions on the proxy card. Should you attend the meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote at the meeting if you wish to change your vote.

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Andover, MA 01810

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2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

PROXY STATEMENT

PROXY STATEMENT

This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Byrna Technologies Inc. (“Byrna”, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) to be voted at our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). On or about October 21, 2024, the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Proxy Materials are first being mailed to our stockholders of record as of October 14, 2024, the Record Date, and our notice of annual meeting, proxy materials, and 2023 Annual Report are first being posted onwww.proxyvote.com. All website addresses given in this document are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be an active link or to incorporate any website information into this document.

Stockholders as of the Record Date are invited to attend the Annual Meeting which will take placeon Wednesday, November 20, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Timeat the offices of Byrna Technologies Inc., 100 Burtt Road, Andover, MA, 01810 and any adjournments or postponements thereof. You may obtain directions to the Annual Meeting atwww.proxyvote.com.

Whether or not you are able to attend the Annual Meeting, you are urged to vote your proxy, either by mail, telephone or on the Internet. Specific instructions for voting by telephone or through the Internet are included in this Proxy Statement. If you attend and vote at the meeting, your vote at the meeting will replace any earlier vote you cast. Proxies also may be voted at any adjournment or postponement of the Annual Meeting.

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PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE

2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS