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TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANNOUNCES INTENT TO CONTINUE BOARD REFRESHMENT AT 2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Core Viewpoint - TETRA Technologies, Inc. is committed to refreshing its Board of Directors to enhance value creation and maintain effective governance, amidst ongoing challenges from activist shareholder Brad Radoff [1][2][5]. Board Refreshment and Governance - TETRA plans to nominate Julie Sloat, a former CEO of American Electric Power, for election to its Board, while independent director Mark E. Baldwin will retire [2][3]. - Over the past five years, TETRA has proactively refreshed its Board with five retirements and four new additions, ensuring a diverse and experienced leadership team [3][4]. - The Board has focused on maintaining clear disclosures regarding governance policies and strategic planning, aiming for a well-rounded Board with expertise in various relevant fields [3][4]. Performance and Strategy - Since the appointment of CEO Brady Murphy in 2019, TETRA has achieved a total shareholder return of approximately 60%, with a five-year total shareholder return of 1117%, significantly outperforming industry indices [11][17]. - The company’s long-term strategy includes leveraging synergies between its Completion Fluids & Products and Water & Flowback Services segments, while also expanding into energy storage and desalination markets [11][7]. - TETRA has maintained disciplined capital allocation, achieving a record Return on Net Capital Employed (RONCE) of 17.8% over the last two years, up from 13.4% in 2022 [11][19]. Activist Campaign and Response - Brad Radoff has initiated an activist campaign to replace a majority of the Board's independent members, despite TETRA's efforts to engage in good faith discussions [5][6]. - The Board's Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee is assessing Radoff's proposed candidates, noting that some have poor records of delivering shareholder value [6][7]. - TETRA emphasizes that destabilizing the current Board would not be in the best interests of shareholders, as it continues its director refreshment approach [6][7].