Covista Adds Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms to Board, Expanding It to 12 Members
Covista Inc. appointed Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms as independent directors effective August 17, 2026, and the board increased its size from ten to twelve members. The filing says both will stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, and their committee assignments have not yet been set.
Key points
- Appointments take effect August 17, 2026; board size rises from ten to twelve members.
- Each director receives a $150,000 equity retainer of restricted stock units after the annual meeting and $85,000 in annual cash compensation paid quarterly.
- After the appointments, 10 of Covista's 12 directors will be independent, according to the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The filing
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