STANDEX INTERNATIONAL Business Summary

Standex International Corporation (SXI) is a diversified global manufacturer that generates revenue through the design and production of highly engineered components and value-added services across five primary segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The Electronics division serves as the company’s largest revenue driver, specializing in sensing, switching, and magnetic power conversion technologies for the electrical grid, aerospace, and electric vehicle sectors. Other key segments provide specialized metal forming for defense and space (Engineering Technologies), precision temperature-controlled storage for healthcare (Scientific), and surface texturing for automotive and consumer goods (Engraving). Standex competes with industrial peers such as Dover Corporation, Franklin Electric, Donaldson Company, and Enpro Inc., positioning itself as a high-margin, niche market leader focused on "fast-growth" end markets including renewable energy and the commercialization of space. Founded in 1955 by John Bolten, Sr., the company is currently led by Chairman, President, and CEO David A. Dunbar, who joined in 2014 following senior leadership roles at Pentair, Emerson Electric, and Honeywell. The executive team includes Ademir Sarcevic (VP, CFO, and Treasurer), Vineet Kshirsagar (VP and Chief Strategy Officer), Alan Glass (VP and Chief Legal Officer), and Michelle Newbury (VP and Chief Human Resources Officer). Standex’s governance is supported by a seasoned Board of Directors, including Lead Independent Director Michael A. Hickey (formerly of Ecolab) and Andy L. Nemeth (Chairman and CEO of Patrick Industries). The company maintains a strong institutional investor base, with major positions held by The Vanguard Group, Wasatch Advisors, and State Street Corporation, reflecting its strategic evolution into a high-performing industrial growth platform.