Here are the DEF 14A proxy statements from Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) in our archive over the last 12 months, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A DEF 14A covers the proxy statement, with executive pay and the shareholder votes, so if you follow AVTR and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full AVTR filings page.
Avantor, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at a fully virtual annual meeting on May 7, 2026, to elect nine directors, approve executive pay on an advisory basis, set say‑on‑pay frequency, and ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026.
The proxy highlights major 2025 leadership changes, including the planned transition from former CEO Michael Stubblefield to Emmanuel Ligner and the shift from Jonathan Peacock to independent Chairman Gregory Summe. The Board will shrink from twelve to nine members, with 8 of 9 nominees independent.
Avantor reports 2025 revenue of $6.55 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.07 billion, Adjusted EPS of $0.90, free cash flow of $496 million, and Adjusted Net Leverage of 3.2x. Under Ligner, the company launched the “Avantor Revival” strategy, rebranding VWR as its global distribution channel and resegmenting into VWR Distribution and Services and Bioscience and Medtech Products.
The proxy emphasizes governance features such as an independent chair, annual director elections, majority voting with a resignation policy, proxy access, a 20% special‑meeting right, and prohibitions on short sales, hedging, margin accounts and pledging by insiders. Executive pay is positioned as heavily performance‑based, with clawback policies, strong stock ownership guidelines and no hedging or repricing of underwater options.
Avantor also details an active investor outreach program, noting engagement with holders representing 74% of shares in 2025, and outlines sustainability initiatives, including Science for Goodness, verified climate targets and broader responsible supplier coverage.