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Board appointed Dudley D. Wooley as independent Class III director on March 31, 2025, to serve until 2027 annual meeting.

Wooley joins Compensation, Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees; confirmed independent per Nasdaq standards.

Annual director fee of $45,000 paid quarterly in advance under non-employee program.

Compensation Committee granted RSAs with $100,000 target value on March 31, 2026, vesting fully on January 12, 2029.

Wooley succeeds Jim Poole who recently passed away; brings CEO experience at Ross & Yerger Insurance and risk management expertise.

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The appointment of Dudley D. Wooley fills the vacancy left by Jim Poole's passing, maintaining Board continuity. As an independent director, Wooley joins key oversight committees, bringing over three decades of leadership from Ross & Yerger Insurance where he serves as CEO since 2025, plus expertise in risk management, strategy, and investments via Jones Family Trusts. His background aligns with Cal-Maine's priorities in governance, capital allocation, and navigating market dynamics amid HPAI outbreaks and growth initiatives like the Echo Lake Foods acquisition. Compensation follows standard non-employee terms, signaling no unusual incentives. This enhances Board's depth for long-term value creation without immediate operational impact.

CALM · Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

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