Air Products & Chemicals, INC DEF 14A proxy statements

Air Products has filed its definitive proxy statement, urging shareholders to vote for its director nominees amidst a challenge from activist investor Mantle Ridge, while highlighting its financial performance and strategic position in the clean hydrogen market.

Air Products is urging shareholders to vote for its nine director nominees and against a shareholder proposal from Mantle Ridge LP, which is seeking to replace the board.

Air Products has acknowledged the nomination of director candidates by Mantle Ridge and will present its formal recommendation in upcoming proxy materials.

Air Products is nominating two new independent directors, Bhavesh V. Bob Patel and Alfred Stern, as part of an ongoing board refreshment, while two current directors will retire.

Air Products acknowledges activist investor interest, reaffirming its focus on the base industrial gas business, responsible green hydrogen investment, and diligent succession planning.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. will file proxy materials with the SEC for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, urging stockholders to read the proxy statement and related documents carefully.