Appointment of Elisabeth A. Eden to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Board

On September 12, 2025, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced the appointment of Elisabeth A. Eden to its Board of Directors, increasing the Board size from seven to eight members. Ms. Eden will serve as a Class II director effective September 15, 2025, and is expected to stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board has determined that Ms. Eden qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and SEC requirements. She has also been appointed to the Audit Committee and is recognized as an 'audit committee financial expert' by the SEC. Ms. Eden will receive standard non-employee director compensation, including a pro-rata portion of the annual cash retainer and equity retainer. The equity retainer, valued at $120,000, will be issued as fully vested shares under the 2023 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan. Ms. Eden will also be reimbursed for normal business expenses related to Board activities.