SCI board rejects Lead Independent Director Watts’ resignation, keeps him in post

• SCI board rejected Lead Independent Director and governance committee chair Mr. Watts’ conditional resignation on July 29, 2026.
• Watts will remain on the board through the 2027 annual meeting, or until a successor is elected, or earlier departure.
• Shareholder outreach indicated opposition centered on board governance changes, not Watts’ qualifications or performance.
• Board cited Watts’ senior leadership experience, regulatory and government background, marketing and brand expertise, corporate governance track record.

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