Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The preliminary voting results indicate that the compensation of named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis [26] - The appointment of Ernst and Young LLP as independent auditors for 2025 was ratified [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific business line data or key metrics were provided in the meeting Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics were provided in the meeting Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company emphasizes its role in providing deterrence from armed conflict and aims to maintain high demand for its products and services [30][31] - The company is on pace with the X-59 program, indicating strong interest and no interruptions [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management supports peace efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine, asserting that peace will not negatively impact revenues [30][31] - The company believes that its products will continue to demonstrate capabilities and remain in high demand [31] Other Important Information - The board and management team take stockholder feedback seriously and will discuss voting outcomes at their next meeting [26][62] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: If the Trump administration is able to bring peace to The Middle East and Ukraine, will this result in lower revenues for the coming two to three years? - Management does not expect revenues to decrease with peace, emphasizing the company's role in deterrence [30][31] Question: Is there a chance the X-59 will be canceled due to delays? - Management confirmed that the X-59 program is on target with no interruptions [32] Question: Does the director resignation provision undermine the voting rights of shareholders? - Management believes the provision preserves shareholder rights by allowing the board to make decisions based on individual circumstances [33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 2024 with $1.61 trillion in assets under management and reported $43.2 billion in net client outflows, which were reduced by half year over year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data on individual business lines was provided in the meeting Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics changes were discussed in the meeting Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company emphasized the importance of its associates' dedication to clients and the firm, which drives confidence in the path ahead [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the future, attributing it to the dedication of associates and the firm's commitment to clients [32] Other Important Information - The company held a virtual annual meeting, which has become standard for many public companies, citing efficiency and accessibility for shareholders [25] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: How does the compensation committee use the compensation actually paid total compensation figures in its calculation of the CEO target total compensation award for the upcoming year? - The compensation committee evaluates the CEO's performance independently each year and does not consider previous years' stock awards in determining the current year's award [21][22] Question: Why have in-person annual meetings not resumed after COVID? - The company finds virtual meetings to be efficient and has not received significant requests from shareholders to change the meeting format [25][26]