Election of Director

MSA Safety Incorporated announced on July 20, 2026, that Octavio Marquez has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Marquez, the president and CEO of Diebold Nixdorf, brings extensive executive leadership experience in strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation, and international markets. His election aligns with the Board's succession plans. Mr. Marquez will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors, as detailed in the Company's March 26, 2026 Proxy Statement. He has held previous leadership roles at Diebold Nixdorf, Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and NCR. Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance and has completed executive education at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School, and The University of Texas at Austin. MSA Safety, a global leader in industrial safety technology, reported 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion and employs approximately 5,300 associates worldwide.